By Cat Van Le | Compliance Coordinator
Hello donors!
2018 was a remarkable year for All Hands and Hearts - between our Houston and Coastal Bend programs, teams have rebuilt a total of 41 homes, completed 433 muck and gut sites, and sanitized 164 homes for mold, allowing over 2,700 individuals to be able to move back into their homes. Much of this was possible due to you, our generous donors, and the added support of GlobalGiving's Hurricane Harvey funds.
We currently have 10 homes that are in various stages of rebuild. Many of these homes are in areas already stricken with systemic poverty, which made the resulting burden on owners of storm-damaged homes exponentially greater. We have had an amazing boost of volunteers in the last several months, and applications and commitments remain strong for both programs. We have hosted multiple AmeriCorps, University, and corporate groups, and at the end of the month we are welcoming two more groups who have committed to stay for 8 months. This will give volunteers the opportunity to develop technical skills related to home rebuilds, which will subsequently allow All Hands and Hearts to rebuild even more homes.
As we begin 2019, All Hands and Hearts is continuing to build strong roots in the communities in which we serve. We have been fortunate enough to attend events such as performances put on by the Rhodes School, which we helped rebuild, and local Women's Club gatherings that have strengthened our connections with these communities even more. Our field teams are working hard every day to help these communities recover fully, working closely with our partners and other long term recovery groups to make this goal a reality.
Thanks to the generosity of GlobalGiving and donors like you, All Hands and Hearts has committed to staying in Texas for the next year and a half. Your continued support allows us to help residents who may not be able to get assistance otherwise. Kenneth, the owner of a recently finished house, expressed his thanks: "I am overwhelmed with gratitude. My home had to be totally gutted. It's 1,900 square feet. They restored everything. It's looking better than it was originally".
Again, we thank you for your unwavering support as we continue our work in Texas. It wouldn't be possible without you!
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