Hearts and Hammers of South Whidbey Island is a local non-profit organization formed in 1994 that brings together hundreds of volunteers annually to help repair and rehabilitate homes of those who are physically or financially unable to do the work alone.
In the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors, homeowners receive labor and materials at no cost to them thanks to the contributions and support of the larger community, including individual volunteers, churches, service and community organizations and local businesses.
The annual Hearts and Hammers workday is on the first Saturday of May each year. A typical volunteer effort would include repairs and renovations possible within the scope of a one day work party; projects such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, weatherization, roof and gutter repair, yard cleanup, and trash removal, the installation of wheelchair ramps, railings and grab bars.
How are Hearts & Hammers homes selected?
Homeowners can apply for volunteer help directly through the web sign-up page or by phone or email. Hearts and Hammers also gets suggestions from pastors, senior services, medical professionals, relatives, neighbors and community organizations. If you are a Whidbey Island homeowner in Clinton, Langley, Freeland or Greenbank in need of Hearts and Hammers volunteer help this might just be your lucky day!
A Hearts and Hammers intake volunteer will ask you a few questions that will get you started through the process. All applications for volunteer help on the May workday must be submitted by January 31st. The work assessment teams visit proposed sites to determine the needs and see if the work is within our financial and time constraints. Final selections are approved by the Board of Hearts & Hammers.
How can I support Hearts & Hammers?
Give us just one day a year! Whether old or new to the island, we need you! Please sign up on our volunteer page. Plus, you can lend financial support to Hearts & Hammers by donating on the web page or send to:
Hearts & Hammers
PO Box 694
Langley, Wa. 98260
The photos tell the story. This is straight from the heart!
Our volunteers range from highly skilled, to non-skilled but willing to work! There is a place for everyone. In recent years we have averaged about 400 volunteers working on 40 projects on the May workday. They come to give neighbors a helping hand and to build community spirit.
If you have an immediate need involving health and safety in your home you can call (360) 221-6063. Hearts and Hammers offers help throughout the year for homeowners with emergency needs who cannot wait for the annual May workday.
See you on the first Saturday in May!
Bring your hearts and hammers!
ANNUAL HEARTS & HAMMERS VOLUNTEER WORKDAY
SATURDAY, MAY 7th, 2011, Beginning 7:45am
We have put together a slideshow of the last three years of Hearts and Hammers. You can just feel the love! Just click on the logo below.
Mark your calendars for this fund raising event:
February 11th, 2011
Spaghetti Dinner and Volunteer Drive kickoff
This annual fundraising event marks the start of Hearts and Hammers volunteer drive and the end of winter hibernation. Held at the Langley United Methodist Church meeting hall from 5-7 pm, you can get a good meal at a reasonable price, sign up to volunteer for the May 7th workday and purchase this year’s t-shirts and hats. This is a fun, social evening with a chance to gather with a large part of the community, meet new neighbors, enjoy great spaghetti and often live music too.
Good Cheer!
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