Every year, Bridgewater Retirement Community celebrates Founders Day to commemorate another year of providing vital services. This year, the celebration took on a special meaning as it became a volunteer effort with Bridgewater Retirement Community Residents and Staff working together. We caught up with Craig Landis, a dedicated board member of Bridgewater Retirement Community and an active participant in our Critical Home Repair Program, to highlight the importance of this event.

Behind each project lies a story of compassion, skill, and the willingness to lend a helping hand. We’re reminded of the importance of volunteers like Caleb Jarrels, a refrigeration mechanic at Riddleberger Brothers, Inc., whose dedication to community service has made a tangible difference in the lives of others.

In the heart of the Suter St project, Central Valley Habitat for Humanity is weaving dreams into the very fabric of our community. As we embark on our most ambitious housing endeavor to date — constructing 11 homes across 4 duplexes and a triplex — the spirit of collaboration takes center stage.

Rehab Hands for Habitat is a wonderful example of people coming together in our community to build homes and hope for families. Jim Wampler, with Wampler & Associates Rehabilitation, started this informal group a few years ago to make an impact at Habitat. It is made up of individuals and businesses in the community who want to give back either financially or through volunteerism to help build a Habitat home.