Hammers of Hope Close to Completing Thanksgiving Projects

Hammers of Hope, a nonprofit in the Jefferson County Community Partnership, is conducting its fourth annual A Thanksgiving to Remember. 

Each year, the organization expects to build 10 accessibility ramps or work on home repair projects.

“The people in our program are low-income folks who, in most cases, have some type of disability or is a senior citizen,” said Dennis Murphy, the nonprofit’s coordinator in a email.

During the last six weeks, the organization built five ramps, replaced two decks, repaired the floors in two mobile homes and replaced a hot water heater. Volunteers also completed emergency repairs on two furnaces. 

“This year the volunteer response has been awesome,” Murphy said.

The nonprofit has two remaining projects—build a ramp in Festus and repair the floors in an Arnold mobile home—to improve the holiday season for a few Jefferson County families, Murphy said.

The organization also collects cash and food donations to benefit ramp and home repair recipients during Thanksgiving, Murphy said. “So far, we have only had one donation of $50 to help purchase groceries.”

Last year, the organization received $1,000 within 24 hours of a last-minute Thanksgiving appeal, Murphy said.

“I know that times are tough, and the need is great throughout our community, he said.

Anyone who can contribute should call 636-464-5144, extension 15 or send an email to coordinator@jccp.org.

Donations can also be accepted via the nonprofit’s Paypal account.