Community Relations Office
**MEDIA ALERT**
WHAT:
Over 50 area Teens to Help Local Families with Repairs
WHEN:
This Saturday, March 13th, 2004 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE:
| Awilda Negron Lincoln Univ. PA Repair cracked & pealing walls, electrical work, & painting |
Mary Dorsey Lincoln Univ. PA Build Small Wheelchair Ramp, Trim out Replacement Window |
Virginia Blevins Oxford PA Exterior Paintin and Tree Removal |
DETAILS:
PROJECT: R.A.K.E. (random acts of kindness everywhere), an outreach of the Ground Zero Youth Ministry,
through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals, will provide free labor to build a
wheelchair ramp, completely remodel an entire bathroom due to a recent floor collapse, repair some
electrical problems by replacing wiring, switches & receptacles, cut down a small tree, paint a
basement door, repair cracked & water damaged walls throughout a house, repair kitchen counters,
repair steps, clean gutters, and install rain spouts for senior citizens & low income families
throughout our area. Crews are scheduled to help 20 homeowners this Saturday from Oxford, to Kennett,
to Coatesville. In addition to the 5 homes listed above, we are also tentatively planning to assist
two other oxford residents with some major repairs. Call for more details on these two additional sites.
The goal is to get teenagers involved in the needs of their community & to show love to area residents.
Local teenagers are working together with PROJECT: R.A.K.E. to make a tangible difference in these families lives.
Excellent photo opportunities!
# # #
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Mike Atkins Thurs. or Fri, 11a-5p or via Cell Phone on Sat. 7a-4:00p
Phone: (610) 869-7332
Fax: (610) 869-4733
Mike Atkins Cell: (302) 562-XXXX (for use on Saturday)
Drew Cope Cell: (610) 563-XXXX (for use on Saturday)
Project: R.A.K.E.
Ground Zero Ministries
1986 Newark Road / P.O. Box 269
New London, PA 19360
Visit www.ProjectRake.com or Email us