"In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" —Acts 20:35

This verse holds true for the 26 men from St. Joseph Parish in Conway, Arkansas, who traveled to McGehee, Arkansas, to help the less fortunate and disabled. 

During their visit, they completed various home repair projects, including building wheelchair ramps, fixing toilets and staircases, and restoring water to a home.

The seed money they received from Catholic Financial Life was used to purchase materials and supplies to help with their projects. "Most of the people we served that weekend were either widowed, disabled or elderly with no family to help," said team member, Gerald H. "Many of us guys had moving encounters with recipients. Lots of tears, hugs and thank-yous."

One elderly man had a damaged roof that if left unfixed, would have resulted in his insurance company cancelling his policy. "We not only provided much-needed repairs but also brought hope and comfort to this man," said George.

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