Community Corner
Volunteers Help Build Wheelchair Ramp For Disabled Woman
"Everyone was hard at work either building the wheelchair ramp or installing grab bars," said Stella Hendrickson.
From PSEG:A group of PSEG Long Island employee volunteers left the office for the day to construct a handicapped-accessible ramp for a physically-challenged Bay Shore woman. Mrs. “H,” who is legally blind, is a new wheelchair user and needed a ramp to get in and out of her home.
Through Rebuilding Together Long Island (RTLI), the PSEG Long Island volunteers spent the day providing Mrs. “H” with the access she needed by constructing a ramp to the front of her home.
“Throughout the year, our employees are involved in a variety of community service projects that vary from builds to walks to fundraisers,” said Daniel Eichhorn, president and COO, PSEG Long Island. “I’m so proud when a local group calls on us, and our employees raise their hands to help their neighbors in need.”
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“Everyone was hard at work either building the wheelchair ramp or installing grab bars,” said Stella Hendrickson, RTLI director, of the day’s events. “We are so appreciative of the help we received and are very thankful for our relationship with PSEG Long Island. We learned about the many worthwhile projects they participate in throughout the year, and we are grateful to be included in that group.”
RTLI performs repairs such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing and home modifications including wheelchair ramps for the physical- challenged. RTLI is one of the leading organizations in Nassau and Suffolk counties providing home repairs at no cost to its income-qualified clients. More information, visit www.rebuildingtogetherli.org
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PSEG Long Island is committed to giving back to the people and communities it serves. Employee engagement on Long Island and the Rockaways is a top priority for the company. PSEG Long Island employees are actively involved with local charity events and organizations through the company’s Community Partnership Program. In 2017, PSEG Long Island participated in 1,100 events supporting more than 400 organizations. For more information, visit https://www.psegliny.com/page.cfm/Community.
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