Diboll, Texas (KTRE) – Several Diboll residents received an act of friendliness on Saturday when several further time and service with the Operation Clean Sweep of the Diboll Civic Club had volunteered.
“If you need something, let me know,” is a sentence that people use constantly. For some it is only a common courtesy, but for others they really mean what they say. These are the people the Diboll Civic Club brought together for Operation Clean Sweep.
“It is only part of our small town culture to help each other. We are happy that we are doing it,” said Andy Parish, volunteer of Georgia Pacific Particle Board.
Operation Clean Sweep helps older and disabled people in Diboll for projects in their houses. Sometimes it is gardening or even roof repairs.
On Saturday, the team worked on house ramps that make it easier for homeowners to access.
“Up and down to get into these steps and became more and more getting up,” said Patricia Washington, applicant from Clean Sweep.
Volunteers from the Georgia Pacific Particle board built due to their arthritis Washington a Ramp. She says the steps that were previously there would hurt her knees. Now she has a easier way.
“I love it and I appreciate her,” said Washington.
Over 100 volunteers have completed other projects in Diboll.
Older and disabled people have to apply for Operation Clean Sweep, and the Civic Club finances the project.
Volunteers like Joe Meyers with the first Pentecost church do the work.
“Hopefully you will be well used for the people we work with. We are only grateful for the opportunity to give something back to the community,” said Meyers.
The Diboll Civic Club pays itself for Operation Clean Sweep by donating the community. Volunteers were able to complete at least seven further projects.
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