Screwfix donates £21,000 to Outreach Homes
Posted: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
The Screwfix Foundation and Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) are joining forces with the local community of Dagenham, including tradespeople, multi-trade and serious DIYers, to enhance a property run by Outreach Homes. With a grant of £21,000 from the Screwfix Foundation, VIY will deliver the refurbishment of the property while mentoring young people disengaged or excluded from mainstream education to learn a trade skill by helping to fix local community spaces and places. The Screwfix Foundation and VIY will collaborate to create a welcoming environment at Outreach Homes by renovating multiple building areas, including re-painting and installing new flooring in communal areas, bedrooms, offices, and the kitchen. Outreach Homes provide semi-independent accommodation for vulnerable young people in the local community. However, their building in Dagenham is in desperate need of improvement. The project starts on Monday, May 13th, and will take approximately 3-4 weeks to complete. Volunteers are needed to make this project a reality. By volunteering, tradespeople, multi-traders, and serious DIYers from the local area have the opportunity to support their community, mentor young people, share their skills, and contribute to a meaningful cause.
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