Local Veteran will Benefit as Locally-Owned Mr. Handyman Franchise Donates Repair Services on Sept. 13

As part of the National Day of Service, technicians from Mr. Handyman of Waukesha and North Milwaukee County will perform 32 hours of repair and maintenance jobs on Tuesday, Sept. 13, all without collecting a single penny in labor costs.

Mr. Handyman’s volunteer staff will visit local veteran Bruce Cummings to provide light construction and maintenance services. Their work will include replacing the kitchen faucet, chimney tuck pointing, exterior power washing and drip edging around the windows.

This project is an example of a national effort by Mr. Handyman where technicians from coast to coast are encouraged to reach out to a special local charity, organization, or individual in need to offer their services in fixing up living areas, kitchens, bathrooms or anything else that comes to mind. All projects will take place during the month of September in honor of the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

“We are honored to be working with Mr. and Mrs. Cummings as part of Mr. Handyman’s National Day of Service campaign,” said Marty Putz, owner of Mr. Handyman of Waukesha and North Milwaukee County. “We are always looking for ways to give back to our community, and we are excited to be a part of a national operation to help those in need.”

The Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is the culmination of efforts originally launched in 2002 by the nonprofit 9/11 Day with support from the 9/11 community and leading national service organizations. It established the tradition of engaging in charitable service on 9/11 as an annual tribute to the victims, survivors and those who served in response to the attacks. This year, hundreds of thousands Americans are expected to serve in their communities in honor of 9/11, according to United We Serve, a national organization that supports the cause.

This marks the eighth consecutive year Mr. Handyman has rallied around the cause, donating a combined 5,600 hours of labor to groups in need over the past seven years. The franchise will use its skilled technicians’ time this year with local fire stations and other groups in the hopes of building on past efforts.

“Our brand is made up of local entrepreneurs who thrive in their communities, and there’s no better time for our franchisees to give back than through this campaign,” said J.B. Sassano, President of Mr. Handyman. “During this time, it’s important to show the country what we're capable of – honoring the lives and memories of 9/11 heroes past and present.”

About Mr. Handyman®

Mr. Handyman® is part of a network of independently owned and operated franchises with more than 200 locations throughout North America, which provide commercial and residential property maintenance, repair and improvement services. Entrepreneur magazine has repeatedly recognized Mr. Handyman as one of America’s fastest growing, service-oriented franchise systems and the No. 1 handyman service. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Mr. Handyman is part of Dwyer Group, Inc., a holding company of 11 service-based franchise businesses operating under the following service marks: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, The Grounds Guys®, Five Star Painting®, Molly Maid®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK and Portugal), ProTect Painters®, and Rainbow International®. Additional information can be found on the Mr. Handyman website at www.mrhandyman.com. For franchise information, visit www.leadingtheserviceindustry.com.