Published May 2 2016
Residents facing economic or other life challenges sometimes struggle to maintain their homes. They can apply for help from a team of volunteers who will tackle either transformative yard clean-ups or single-story exterior painting on some 20 Bellevue homes.
For "Day of Sharing and Caring," now in its ninth year, volunteers will make improvements beginning late July through August. The program is a partnership of the City of Bellevue and Jubilee REACH, a Bellevue-based nonprofit.
Residents who would welcome assistance in sprucing up their homes are encouraged to apply. To qualify, you must own and occupy your home in Bellevue; selection is need-based. You can request more information or a home improvement application by contacting Ken Carpenter, at 425-818-4106 or kenc@jubileereach.org. The deadline for requests is May 31.
A committee representing Jubilee REACH will review applications and select projects. Residents whose projects are selected will be notified by July 18.
Interested in volunteering? Business or nonprofit groups who might like to help a Bellevue resident are encouraged to call Ken at Jubilee REACH. In addition to assisting homeowners, Jubilee REACH, hosts a service day Aug. 27, where over 2,000 volunteers will be placed in Bellevue schools to help teachers prepare for the new school year, cleaning, painting and providing chair “pockets†for our youngest residents. Individuals interested in volunteering for either program can register after June 1 at Jubilee REACH.
For more information, contact Carol Ross (cross@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-7917). To obtain information about the city's home repair zero-interest loan program or minor home repair services offered through partnering organizations, contact Sam Ezadean at 425-452-6884.