Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
DuPage Habitat for Humanity
Day of Service
December 4, 2024
Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
DuPage Habitat for Humanity
Day of Service
December 4, 2024
At Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale, community involvement is at the heart of what we do. Recently, our team proudly partnered with DuPage Habitat for Humanity for a special Day of Service—a dedicated effort to give back to the community that has supported us throughout the years. This initiative brought together our skilled service professionals and skilled office team to contribute their time, tools, and expertise to support Habitat for Humanity's mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
The Day of Service focused on addressing various handyman tasks getting homes ready for a local family to move in to start their better future. Our team completed projects ranging from minor home repairs to maintenance tasks, ensuring homes were safer and more comfortable for families. Whether it was repairing/installing doors, patching drywall, or installing baseboards, each task was approached with the same care and professionalism we bring to every job. It was an incredible opportunity to use our skills to make a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Working alongside Habitat for Humanity, we were reminded of the power of collaboration and the importance of giving back. This partnership not only allowed us to serve but also underscored our commitment to being an active and caring member of the DuPage community. As we wrapped up the day, we felt immense pride in knowing that our efforts had helped create a brighter, safer environment for families in need.
Our Day of Service is a testament to the values we uphold at Mr. Handyman: providing excellent service, building strong community ties, and making a positive difference. We look forward to future opportunities to work with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and continue serving the DuPage area with dedication and heart. Together, we build more than homes—we build hope.
Every year, Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale teams up with local charities to observe the National Day of Service and Remembrance – a holiday created after the September 11 attacks to honor those who lost their lives and encourage the unity and compassion demonstrated in its wake. Over the years, our team has provided one day of handyman services to many different community non-for profit organizations.
Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale, a trusted name in the handyman industry, is not just about fixing things around the house; they also have a strong commitment to giving back to the community.
In January of 2024, we organized a very fulfilling Day of Service in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of DuPage County, a renowned non-profit, dedicated to providing decent and affordable housing to those in need.
For us, community service is more than just a one-time commitment. Over the years, our team has consistently dedicated one day of handyman services to various nonprofit organizations throughout DuPage County and beyond. This ongoing commitment to community service reflects our values and the desire to create a lasting impact on the lives of local residents.
The Mr. Handyman Wheaton-Hinsdale Day of Service in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of DuPage County in 2024 showcased the power of coming together for a common cause. By installing kitchen cabinets, flooring, and completing various handyman projects, we not only improved homes but also created a brighter future for local families. This event is just one example of our unwavering commitment to the community, leaving a lasting legacy of service and compassion.
Our 2019 Day of Service was at the Midwest Homeless Veterans Association. A small team volunteered their time in doing a number of small jobs in and around the homes. A few of the items they were able to accomplish were to repair/build 11 screens, caulked shower, fixed handle on faucet, added two basement lights, secured the thermostat cover, and repaired the pull chain light in the basement.
In 2018, our team partnered again with both the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans to provide a full day of handyman support. Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans is a non-profit agency that provides housing, supportive services and community outreach to help homeless and at-risk veterans and their families achieve self-sufficiency. Our entire team of technicians and office support provided a full day of service on a number of homes for the MSHV, including shower door adjustments, building a shelter door to the basement, building a wall in an office, gutter cleaning, installing tile in a bathroom and painting.
In 2017, our team partnered with both the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans and DuPage Pads to provide a full day of handyman Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans is a non-profit agency that provides housing, supportive services and community outreach to help homeless and at-risk veterans and their families achieve self-sufficiency and DuPage PADS provides interim housing to the homeless. Our team of office and technicians spent the day doing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks. Some of those were drywall repair, building a wall to separate work cubicles, clean gutters and removed a dish from the roof of a residence.
DuPage Pads is the largest provider of interim and permanent housing and support services to end homelessness in DuPage County. In 2016, Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale’s team scraped and stained a deck at a DuPage Pad residence and solved electric problems in an office computer lab, painting and gutter cleaning at a couple of their homes.
On September 14, 2015, Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale provided 64 hours of repair and maintenance jobs to Community of Hope Church in Hanover Park. One of our employees, is the pastor at the church and asked if we could provide our day of service to his church. Our team of technicians and office staff spend the volunteering their time in painting, drywall repair, window replacement, soffit and facia repairs on the outside of the church.
In September of 2013 & 2014, Mr. Handyman of Wheaton partnered with CHAD to provide one day of handyman services. Community Housing Advocacy & Development (CHAD) is a non-for-profit organization that provides affordable housing to the local community. Mr. Handyman of Wheaton provided free maintenance services at one of their homes in Bartlett. Our team completed a variety of repairs around the home including, some small repairs in the laundry room and kitchen; painting the majority of the inside of the home. Click here to read the article.
In September 2012, Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale teamed up with Bridge Communities in Glen Ellyn. The organization focuses on transitioning homeless families to self-sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and support. Our team spent the day at some of their homes, cleaning up the entry of an apartment complex, replacing ceiling tile, drywall repair in the hallway, installing a ceiling fan, and removing/installed new wash tubs.
Even when it’s not part of the National Day of Service, we enjoy serving our community.
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