Even by the Volunteer State’s high standards, residents of the Chattanooga area have a sterling reputation for their willingness to roll up their sleeves for a good cause.
That was on display recently when it was reported that nearly 1,900 area residents had volunteered to help build a home for an as-yet-unnamed needy family. The work will be filmed for the ABC TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The construction is expected to take just seven days, and it is slated to begin on Feb. 13.
Among the many who are offering to help are scores of skilled contractors. Lots of people are also donating supplies for the home construction.
The area’s strong willingness to pitch in surprised Beth Johnson, a spokeswoman for the project.
“It’s beyond expectations, really,” she told the Times Free Press. “We’re worried that we’re not going to have enough for everybody to do.”
This latest project is just one more reason why Chattanooga is recognized for its benevolence toward those in need and for its strong volunteer spirit.