“Lean on God.”
Dorothy is first a mother and a daughter, then a friend to all. She brings a weekly Meals on Wheels meal to a friend in need, and spends her days as a retiree playing Bingo at her home church. Even the land on which she
Lowe’s and ReFrame make family home modifications possible
Living next door to family isn’t for everyone. For homeowners Ray and Faye, it’s everything. Ray grew up on the family land his dad bought in 1962. He describes his family as simple mountain people and has vivid memories of their time together. The rest
Ms. Paulette’s Story
Ms. Paulette isn't one to sit back and watch things get worse. When her 50-year-old home needed critical repairs, this Upstate native reached out for support. Her windows were losing heat and her floors and bathroom were a tripping hazard. Rebuild Upstate worked with Ms.
The Fishers: Anderson community comes together to serve local veteran
“They changed my life 100%. We didn’t know what we were going to do.” Bruce Fisher was motivated to join the military after witnessing 9/11 on the news in high school. He wanted to be a 52 Delta mechanic but couldn’t because he was color
“I got my independence back.” Meet Ms. Shirley
“I can stay in my home and I got my independence back.” Mrs. Shirley is extremely friendly and a joy to be around. Ms. Shirley loves being around people so much, she chose to work in domestic service. She helped raise four sets of children
Volunteers Inspire Mr. Roberts
Mr. Roberts is a proud Anderson County resident and has been for the past twenty-seven years. He’s known for his kindness and loves tinkering and wood-working. In fact, he built the mobile home he lives in now on the plot of land he bought when
“I’m Good Here”: Meet Ms. Cynthia
“I’m Good Here”: Meet Ms. Cynthia A Florida native who is now a Greenville resident, Ms. Cynthia has lived in the Upstate since 2005. Ms. Cynthia loves volunteering for the City of Greenville more than anything. From Artisphere to beer festivals, you name it and
Home Repairs for Christmas: Meet Ms. Nancy
Home Repairs for Christmas: Meet Ms. Nancy As a single parent of three children (all with the same birthday), Mrs. Nancy was constantly on the hunt for affordable housing. As a young mother, she was forced to relocate her family every two years in order
A Place to Come Home: Meet Vietnam Veteran Mr. Herman
Homeowner Mr. Herman loves a lot of things. He loves joking around and he loves a good book. Most of all, he loves his children. Herman has three sons and one daughter. After four months in Vietnam, he received a letter accompanied by a photo
Meet Ms. B: My Corner of the World
Joyful, humble, and devout are a few words that describe homeowner Mrs. B. Shaped by her family’s faith, Mrs. B has sacrificed time and money and even opened her home so that the people close to her are taken care of. She dearly loves the