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| Join Hands Day May 2009
Children's Homes of Cleveland County
Aaron's House |
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Sandra Stirewalt, Clenon Tackett, Alex Larsen, and youth from Aaron's house, spreading mulch around the house. |
The South Blue Ridge Thrivent Chapter joined hands on May 9, 2009 to clean up and mulch the yard, trim bushes, paint hallways and rooms at the Aaron's House in Shelby, NC. Approximately 35 Thrivent members and Aaron's House adults and children worked hard to beautify the home. Aaron's House (and its brother site, the James Home) provide a safe, nurturing environment for youth, ages 6-21 years in Cleveland County. Each home has a capacity for eight boys and girls who attend public school or is enrolled full time in college or technical school. Living in a family-type setting allows the children to develop healthy relationships, and to work on personal responsibility, good school and work habits as well as spiritual development.
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Dena Blalock, Barbara Tackett, and some the children from Aaron's house cleaning out the weeds before the mulch is spread. |
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The children from Aaron's House and Thrivent members' children enjoying a game of basketball. |
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Cheyanne Stirewalt watching the children during Join Hands Day. |
Wendy & Ken Larsen painting the hallway at Aaron's House. |
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Alex Larsen returning tools after clipping the bushes. |
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Dena Blalock and Benesh Tackett working while Barbara Tackett supervises and enjoys a pastry. |
Clenon Tackett enjoying a much deserved rest after trimming the hedges. |
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