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Next summer, the City of Parsons population will grow by nearly 500 people for a week. During that week, a non-profit group known as Group Workcamps will come to Parsons and help rehabilitate more than 60 homes. The event is co-sponsored by Westside Christian Church and the City of Parsons.
Group Workcamps Foundation is a proven program that pairs hundreds of teenagers and adult sponsors with communities like ours. Over the course of one week, the campers will interact with the community of Parsons by repairing homes for elderly, low-income, and disabled residents.
At an average Workcamp, roughly 400 volunteers dedicate over 12,000 hours, or approximately $65,000 worth of work.
According to the website www.groupworkcamps.com, a variety of rehab projects will take place throughout one week. The Work Camps do the following types of projects: porch and step repair, wheelchair ramp construction and repair, interior and exterior painting, weatherization, light carpentry and sizing repair.
The City is currently accepting applications to be considered for the 2008 projects. Applications are available at the Municipal Building in the Utility Billing Office and the City Manager's office. If you wish to have an application e-mailed to you, please send your application request to kwest@parsonsks.com.
To be considered for the summer project, applications must be received by January 31, 2007. Return completed applications to the City office at 112 S. 17th St.
For more information, call 620-421-7030.
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