AVAILABLE PROJECTS/current needs
Yard Projects
These are people in need of help with general yard maintenance and clean-up.
Lawn Mowing Team
RiverLife Yard Mowing Team serves throughout the mowing season to help maintain lawns for our neighbors who are seniors or who are physically impaired. These are great projects to serve as an individual or family.
Junk Removal
A local veteran needs help removing junk from his yard (furniture, toys, etc.). This will take several loads in a pickup truck or trailer.
Yard Cleanup
Several individuals are in need of general yard cleanup and yard debris removal. Some have tree limbs needing trimmed. These are great projects for a small group!
Home Repair/Building Projects
These individuals and families need help with home repair. RiverLife can provide leadership for your team of volunteers. Additional projects are currently being assessed and will be available soon!
33' Wheelchair Ramp
West Newnan
Cost is $1700
This homeowner has difficulty managing these steps and needs a ramp. This project will take 6 volunteers one day (6-8 hours) to complete.
Deck Repair
East Newnan
Cost is $325
Local widow needs assistance repairing extending her deck to accommodate steps into therapy pool for her daughter. This project will take 6 volunteers 6 hours to complete.
26' Wheelchair Ramp for Local Senior
Downtown Newnan
Cost is $1040
This is a rebuild of an existing ramp that will take 3-4 volunteers 1/2 day.
Front Porch Rebuild for a Local Senior
Newnan
Cost is $480
This project is for a senior in need of safe access to her front door. It will take a team of 4-5 people 1 day (6 hours) to complete.
**Urgent**Porch/Steps Rebuild for a Local Senior
Grantville
Cost is $1200
This project is for a senior in need of safe access to her back door. It will take a team of 4-5 people 1 day (6 hours) to complete.
Porch Rebuild and House Painting for Local Resident
Newnan, Westgate
Cost is TBD
This homeowner has worked hard to maintain her home and takes great pride in it. The back porch/entryway is unsafe and needs rebuilt. She also needs help with painting the home.
Multiple Repairs for a Local Senior
Newnan
Cost is TBD by projects chosen
This local resident is in need of multiple repairs including step repairs, trim paint, storm door repair, hole in floor. Multiple teams of volunteers needed over several days.
Projects Needing Sponsorship
Some applications for assistance are beyond the capacity to be completed by volunteers. These projects require professional skills or equipment.
Hot Water Heater
Newnan
Cost is $400-500 if a local plumber will install
A client is in need of a hot water heater. She has been without hot water since September! What a wonderful Christmas gift a business or individual could give to this local senior.
Stove and Refrigerator
Newnan
A client is in need of a stove and refrigerator. What a wonderful Christmas gift a business or individual could give to this local senior.