Last week I was asked if I wanted to participate in a Habitat Humanity service project. Rain Bird was going to install the irrigation systems on seven homes that Habitat is almost finished building.
Thursday afternoon, Rain Bird gave us training on how to install the systems, then Friday we left work at 4:00 p.m. and finished seven homes by 7:30 p.m. There were about 20 of us from Rain Bird, plus a few Habitat workers.
I was really impressed with Habitat for Humanity - they are an incredible organization. For those that haven't heard of them, they provide homes for people that normaly would not be able to buy their own home.
The "candidates" for the homes have to:
1. qualify
2. spend 200hrs per adult in the family in "sweat equity" helping build the home,
3. take money/life management classes before they can move into the home.
The program gives people a little boost in their lives, and helps them become responsible citizens of the community.
I was also impressed with Rain Bird. It's fun to work for a company that is a great corporate citizen. During the instalations, I also made some good friends, and met a lot of people I hadn't met before. So, for a new employee it was a great opportnity to meet and greet my co-workers.
Below are a few picures that were sent to me. I didn't take my camera, so I only have a few, but at least you'll get an idea of what we were doing and what the homes looked like.
This is the only picture with me in it. See the guy on his knees, closest to the house, behind the guy with the JackHammer (yes, we did need a Jackhammer to break up the "dirt" to be able to plant the trees and shrubs)? The guy with his back, backside, and shoes showing? That's me!
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