Raise the Roof: Community orgs combine to deliver essential home repairs
At least one Mount Pleasant family was resting a bit easier heading into Thanksgiving, as East Cooper Faith Network’s (ECFN) Fix-It program spearheaded a Nov. 23 roof replacement on Eagle Street. Worshippers from the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (MPPC) — an ECFN member — rounded up three roofing companies to chip on the day-long project […]
Spotlight on East Cooper Faith Network
East Cooper Faith Network (ECFN) Coordinator Sarah Wendell (second from left) visited with the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant at the charity organization’s Aug. 28 meeting at the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Before she was presented with a $1,000 check on behalf of Rotary, Wendell filled in attendees on ECFN’s two signature programs: Fix-It (a […]
‘Fix’ is in for Greenhill homeowner
Members of the East Cooper Faith Network (ECFN) nd Harper General Contractors recently came to the rescue of a Mount Pleasant homeowner saddled with a laundry list of costly residential repairs. The May 31 collaboration was part of ECFN’s “Fix-It!” program that supports local residents requiring extensive renovations in the 29464 and 29466 area codes. […]
ECFN’s Fix It! program gives a hand to make safe and healthy homes in the East Cooper
When George Roberts became the Director of East Cooper Meals on Wheels (ECMOW) in 2012, he began hearing from volunteer drivers about health, safety and security issues at some of the homes where meals were delivered. Things like rotten porch floors, entrance doors that couldn’t be locked, homeowners in wheelchairs or on walkers without ramps […]
Beginnings of project Fix It!
East Cooper Faith Network Fix It! Humble Beginning When George Roberts became the Director of East Cooper Meals on Wheels (ECMOW) in 2012, he began hearing from volunteer drivers about health, safety and security issues at some of the homes where meals were delivered. Things like rotten porch floors, entrance doors that couldn’t be locked, […]
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity partners with the East Cooper Ecumenical Network
ECHFH’s Construction Supervisor, Nick Jaksa, and Ms. Murray oversee the repairs. With the help of our “Regular” volunteers, Gary Lawrence and Shelly Revkin, the staff of East Cooper Habitat for Humanity was able to partner with East Cooper Ecumenical Network to successfully complete a roof repair for Lillian Murray of Mt. Pleasant. East Cooper Ecumenical […]
Community Partner | East Cooper Habitat for Humanity
We are thankful for our wonderful community partners like East Cooper Habitat for Humanity. A big thanks to these folks for dissembling an unused wheelchair ramp, transporting it to storage and donating it to our Fix It Forum outreach.
Overview | December 2 Fix It Forum Meeting
Thank you to the First United Methodist Church on Isle of Palms family for letting us meet in their space. Opening Prayer and Welcome Fix It Structure and Process Update Sub-Teams and Support Incoming, Planning & Outgoing, Resources, Marketing, Fundraising Assistance Needed: Project History Processes: Intake, Planning and Completing Sub-Meeting (next week): client eligibility form […]
Overview | November 4 Fix It Forum Meeting
Thank you to Reverend Bullard and the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church family for letting us meet in Grace Hall. Welcome and Opening Prayer Fix It Projects Update Completed (since June 2013) 4 Wheelchair Ramp Builds 1 Porch 1 Wheelchair Ramp Removal and Recycle 1 Walker Ramp Received (need volunteers) 1 Plumbing Leak 2 Roof Leaks […]
East Cooper Ecumenical Network Ready to ‘Fix It’
Sometimes the needs of our recipients go beyond daily nutrition. While the meal and the visit from the volunteer makes a big difference, our recipients often need more assistance to remain living in their own homes. Those projects – repairing broken windows, patching a roof or fixing a leaky faucet – often require skilled […]