Impact Project prepares to work in Afton
AFTON – After 14 years of helping homeowners who fell below the poverty line in Chenango and other nearby counties, the Impact Project reviewed its beginnings and prepared for its second location grand opening and upcoming Afton Project.
In 2004, Jim Willard III founded the non-profit organization called The Impact Project, which assists low-income, elderly, or handicapped homeowners whose homes are in need of major repairs or handicapped accessibility––and does so at no cost to the homeowner by partnering with local churches, other non-profits, donations, and volunteers.
Individuals interested in having charity work done for them can contact the group on its website www.theimpactprojectgreen.org or by phone at (607) 656-9499. Although a Christian based group, anyone is free to apply, regardless of their religion.
So far the group has worked with people in Chenango, Steuben, Tioga, Broome, and Otsego counties. For those looking to volunteer, the same contact info applies, and on April 21 another roof replacement project will begin in Afton.
Willard said that the group began somewhat spontaneously with several other members of his church community attempting to help a woman with snow on her roof. After realizing that the roof was in poor condition and determining that it wasn't safe to stand on, he had a conversation with the owner about needing a contractor and left.
Weeks later, he returned with over 100 people that wanted to make a positive impact on the woman's life, but they didn't just shovel snow. They also repaired the building and the roof––free of charge.
According to Willard, it was at the end of this first project, after seeing the impact it had on the woman, that he decided he could do it for the rest of his life, and from that moment on the Impact Project was born.
Late last year, The Impact Project proudly announced that they've reached over 3,000 volunteers who have helped make the organization's mission statement a reality.
Willard explained his mission statement, "We help low-income families maintain and increase equity in their homes and stabilize their housing situation through repair and rehabilitation projects. Our goal is that after the rehabilitation project, homeowners are able to keep up with regular home maintenance on their own."
At 11 a.m. on May 4 the group will celebrate its success with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location, located at 3 Utica Road, Sherburne, NY.
In 2004, Jim Willard III founded the non-profit organization called The Impact Project, which assists low-income, elderly, or handicapped homeowners whose homes are in need of major repairs or handicapped accessibility––and does so at no cost to the homeowner by partnering with local churches, other non-profits, donations, and volunteers.
Individuals interested in having charity work done for them can contact the group on its website www.theimpactprojectgreen.org or by phone at (607) 656-9499. Although a Christian based group, anyone is free to apply, regardless of their religion.
So far the group has worked with people in Chenango, Steuben, Tioga, Broome, and Otsego counties. For those looking to volunteer, the same contact info applies, and on April 21 another roof replacement project will begin in Afton.
Willard said that the group began somewhat spontaneously with several other members of his church community attempting to help a woman with snow on her roof. After realizing that the roof was in poor condition and determining that it wasn't safe to stand on, he had a conversation with the owner about needing a contractor and left.
Weeks later, he returned with over 100 people that wanted to make a positive impact on the woman's life, but they didn't just shovel snow. They also repaired the building and the roof––free of charge.
According to Willard, it was at the end of this first project, after seeing the impact it had on the woman, that he decided he could do it for the rest of his life, and from that moment on the Impact Project was born.
Late last year, The Impact Project proudly announced that they've reached over 3,000 volunteers who have helped make the organization's mission statement a reality.
Willard explained his mission statement, "We help low-income families maintain and increase equity in their homes and stabilize their housing situation through repair and rehabilitation projects. Our goal is that after the rehabilitation project, homeowners are able to keep up with regular home maintenance on their own."
At 11 a.m. on May 4 the group will celebrate its success with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location, located at 3 Utica Road, Sherburne, NY.
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