Helping others in the community

I am so inspired to be a better person when I read stories in the news about people who come together in the community and help a family or an individual who is in need of a helping hand. Since most of us have needed (or will need) some help to overcome difficult times in our lives, it is great to know that we can count on family, friends or community members to give us a helping hand when we need it the most. I came across an article in today's paper (Thursday, September 3, 2009) about a recently divorced woman who has three children to raise. In addition to her children, she also has her mother, who has a disability, living with her. She received a flier from her son's preschool that told about the Habitat for Humanity project to build a new home for someone in need. Although she knew it was a long shot, she signed up for the project and attended the meeting for prospective recipients. She and her family were chosen to be the recipients of this wonderful project!
Utah Valley University has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build the home for this family. The university's construction management team will oversee the project. One of the great things about this project is that it is a "win-win" situation for everyone working on the project. The recipient family are required to help build the home-- under the supervision of UVU Construction management team. It also gives the volunteers an opportunity to give service and to add the experience to their resumes.
You can follow the link to the news story at http://heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/article_b56446e9-579b-52b0-9ba6-fa88eeec2201.html