Current Events
Another Community Service Event
DATE: January 11, 2025
TIME: 0800, 8 AM Saturday
LOCATION: 4108 Summerdale Dr in Northdale
Details:
Well be removing the old fence and building a new fence for my neighbors. They are both senior citizens, on a fixed income and experiencing multiple health issues. They are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. He is a veteran and struggles to walk so there's not much he's able to do around the house.
The job will likely occur in 2 parts. On Wednesday, January 8th, will be for removal of the existing wood fencing then measure and set the poles in concrete. The 2nd phase would happen 2-3 days later, (on January 11th, Saturday) where we'll add mulch to all the beds, pressure wash the driveway and sidewalk, remove the Christmas lights and clean up the leaves, all easy jobs. This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY event but we ask parents to supervise their children and yes, we encourage them to help as part of the team effort.
Remember, OLAH always brings lunch of Jersey Mike's, served at the end of the event, normally between 11-noon.
FYI: we're negotiating with Mission BBQ to serve lunch at future events!!
If you've never volunteered with Operation LEND A HAND Inc, you're truly missing out on something quite special.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: I'm hoping to recruit approximately 10-12 volunteers to do this job.
It's important to REGISTER BEFORE THE EVENT as I'm planning in advance for any PPE and for your lunch.
If you can join us, and I encourage you to, let me know. PM me for more details
Hi everyone! Who is ready for another Community Service Event???
DATE: June 8, 2024
TIME: 0800 Hrs.
LOCATION: 4209 Windtree Dr (Tampa/Northdale)
TASK: Pressure washing, palm trimming, fence building, yard cleanup
BENEFICIARY: This is the home of Mrs. Kathy Toribio, a widow and military family. Kathy has a difficult story to tell so I’ll keep it in the most basic sense to respect Kathy’s request for privacy. She is the sole wage earner in the home that she shares with a disabled daughter and a special needs granddaughter. Kathy does her absolute best to be a mom and grandmother plus run a household. She has yet to ask anything of me because she wants to do all she can and her spirit to be strong for her family is undeniable. The purpose of OLAH, in this case is to roll-up alongside her and complete some of the home maintenance and repairs she’s not been able to have done. Fortunately, we have Kevin from Allied Aluminum doing the rescreening of her patio and a small number of previous volunteers to OLAH events coming out to support her as well so we are excited about this event!
Operation LEND A HAND is a 501c3 organization and hosts community service events in the Northdale and areas nearby. OLAH has been in business since 2018 and has completed many community service events including the Tunnel to Towers foundation by, in 2020, completing the outside of the home of Sergeant First Class (SFC) Anthony Kenworthy. OLAH exists to support the needs of our local neighbors in a needs-based situation and is 100% a not for profit/IRS approved organization.
**** WE STILL NEED 14 MORE VOLUNTEERS ****
Jersey Mikes subs will be served around 11:30 AM for all volunteers.
Hi Everyone! Who is ready for another Community Service Event???
DATE: 17 June 2023
TIME: 0830 Hrs.
LOCATION: 16540 Forestlake Dr (Tampa)
TASK: Laying sod at the front yard. Spreading mulch in the front flower/shrub beds.
BENEFICIARY: This is the home of Tim Dutka. Tim is the Home Depot employee that was responsible for all the customer returns to the store. You might remember that Tim rides around the store in a powerchair as he is one of our special needs team mate! Tim experienced a stroke a few months back and because the stroke left him going through long term recovery, he has not been back on the job. Tim is under 24-hour nurse care because of his situation. Additionally, his mom, (Maureen), is not in her best heath and is disabled requiring assistance as well. And if this wasn't enough challenge for the family, the father, an Army veteran is in memory care and unable to help Tim and Maureen.
Operation LEND A HAND is a 501c3 organization and hosts community service events in the Northdale and areas nearby. OLAH has even worked with the Tunnel to Towers foundation in completing the outside of the home of Sergeant First Class (SFC) Anthony Kenworthy. OLAH will act in a supporting role to Home Depot as this will be a Team Depot program
WE STILL NEED 12 MORE VOLUNTEERS so we can prepare the soul, (grass already died and most of it is gone) so it should be pretty easy to complete. Jersey Mikes subs will be served around 11 AM for all volunteers.
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