At Servants at Work (SAWs), we see how powerful it is when people come together to help. Recently, volunteers from Citizens Energy and kids from Second Presbyterian Vacation Bible Camp did something amazing. They worked together to build a new ramp for Leo in Far Eastside Indianapolis, IN. This project shows how teamwork can make a big difference in someone’s life.
Working Together for a Good Cause
Leo had an old, shaky ramp that made it hard and unsafe for him to go in and out of his home. This was not just a physical problem but also made him feel worried and stressed. Community Health Network referred Leo to SAWs for help.
Volunteers from Citizens Energy, led by Project Manager Chuck Rushmore, stepped up to help. They knew their work would make a big difference for Leo. In just two hours, they built a new ramp, making sure Leo could move safely and feel more independent.
Servants at Work helps kids from Second Presbyterian VBS learn about ramps and accessibility.
Special Touch from Second Presbyterian Kids
The kids from Second Presbyterian Vacation Bible Camp added a special touch to the project. Before the ramp was built, these kids wrote messages of hope and love on the deck boards. Now, every time Leo uses his new ramp, he can see these messages and hopefully knows his community cares about him.
Celebrating Our Volunteers
The new ramp for Leo shows how much volunteers can do when they work together. The volunteers from Citizens Energy did an amazing job, and their hard work has made a big difference in Leo’s life. Project Manager Chuck Rushmore was very impressed and said, “You guys did a fantastic job. Two hours may be a new record for me!”
Looking Ahead
Leo’s new ramp is just one example of how community projects can spread kindness and support. As we celebrate this project, we also look forward to helping more people. Working with Citizens Energy, Second Presbyterian Vacation Bible Camp, and Community Health Network was wonderful. It shows what we can achieve when we work together.
At SAWs, we are committed to building more ramps and helping more people live independently. Each ramp is a step toward a community where everyone can live safely and with dignity.
Join Us
We invite you to join us in our mission. Whether you want to volunteer, your company wants to help, or your community group wants to get involved, there are many ways to help. Together, we can build ramps, create safe environments, and empower our neighbors.
For more information on how you can help, visit our website at SAWsRamps.org and follow us on social media @sawsramps on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let’s work together to build a better, more accessible world for everyone.