People Helping People

Next year's project will be in October of 2011. Check back for details!

Since 1985, the City of Dallas’s People Helping People Program (PHP) has been assisting 62+ years of age or disabled homeowners with minor exterior home repairs. Repairs include replacing rotted wood, scraping and painting, rebuilding/replacing steps, handrails, porches, demolishing small structures and removing open storage from yards.

Ascension has been involved with PHP for five years. Volunteers come together on one day during the fall to help scrape and paint, do minor repairs and landscape homes for residents in need as identified by the City. This is an easy one-time activity for all ages to get involved and to work as a church family.

The 2011 People Helping People is taking place in Hamilton Park on October 1 -- click here for the details.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Assist during the workday (typically during the fall months) including; scraping, painting, landscaping, etc.
• Provide meals and drinks for the workers.
• Volunteer to bring supplies such as gloves, ladders, brushes, towels, scrappers, etc.
• Make a potted plant, fruit basket or meal for the homeowner.
• Assist supervising other volunteers such as teens who need service hours.

Lead paint training provided on site at the beginning of the schedule workday. Contact the leader in charge for more information.

Leader in Charge:

Pete Fenner ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )