As part of the National Day of Service, technicians from Mr. Handyman of Chattanooga will perform 24 hours of repair and maintenance jobs on Thursday, all without collecting a single penny in labor costs.
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Handyman’s staff, comprised of the franchise owner and two technicians, will visit VFW Post 2598 in Cleveland, with two company vans to offer their professional services to repair rotten hard wood floors, replace fluorescent lights and complete interior painting projects.
This project is an example of a national effort by Mr. Handyman where technicians from coast to coast are encouraged to reach out to a special local charity, organization, or individual in need to offer their services in fixing up living areas, kitchens, bathrooms or anything else that comes to mind. All projects will take place this week, in honor of the anniversary of 9/11.
“We are thrilled to be working with VFW Post 2598 as part of Mr. Handyman’s National Day of Service campaign,” said Brenda Boudry, owner of Mr. Handyman of Chattanooga. “I am always looking for ways that our business can give back to our community and we are excited to be a part of a national operation to help those in need.”
The National Day of Service and Remembrance was established in 2009 as a way to encourage Americans to participate in service and remembrance activities on the anniversary of 9/11. This year, more than one million Americans are expected to serve in their communities in honor of 9/11, according to United We Serve, a national organization that supports the cause. The day is part of President Obama’s request to renew America through volunteerism.
This marks the seventh consecutive year Mr. Handyman has rallied around the cause, donating a combined 4,600 hours of labor to groups in need over the past six years. The franchise will use their skilled technicians’ time this year with local fire stations and other groups in the hopes of building on past efforts.
“Our brand is made up of local entrepreneurs who thrive in their communities, and there’s no better time for our franchisees to give back than this week,” said J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman. “During this time, it’s important to show the country what we're capable of – honoring the lives and memories of 9/11 heroes past and present.”