Tiny home ground-breaking set in Madison
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MADISON A groundbreaking ceremony for a tiny home for an at-risk veteran built by 2x4’s For Hope is set for noon on Sunday, April 18 at Third and Madison avenues in Madison.
Founded by Mark and Chris Lawrence in May 2015, 2x4’s For Hope is a 501(c)(3) global organization that helps build homes for homeless and at-risk veterans. Each home 576 square feet costs about $45,000 to construct. All of the labor is provided by about 100 community volunteers, as well as the veteran who will receive the fully furnished home.
The exterior of the home is typically built in two days. It takes about seven to complete the entire project, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the eighth day.
Donation Drive-Thru makes Christmas merry in Madison
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MADISON More than 28 Madison families, many with several children, will be receiving hope and joy this Christmas through the donations and love of many involved in Madison’s “Donation Drive-Thru.”
“With all that 2020 has brought our families, these donations are a pure display of what our community embodies,” said Kim Reeves. “The city of Madison is family.”
On Wednesday the school district celebrated the donation of food, toys, gift cards, school supplies, winter clothing, Christmas trees and monetary help with bills.
Project partners included Bernard Long Elementary Principal Terrien Fennoy, Madison Superintendent Dr. Andrecw Reinking and school board members, Madison Mayor John Hamm, Madison City Hall Office Clerk Sue Beatte, Yolanda Chrocell of the Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church and Cee-Cee McCoo of the True Fellowship Church. Sponsors included the staff at Bernard