Damaris Mayans at the China build in 2022. (photo by Eric W. Austin)
To the editor:
Last year The Town Line ran a piece about Window Dressers, a grassroots, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that trains, supplies, and supports volunteers to construct Insulating Window Inserts for residents who need help in keeping their homes warm.
Even though I did not get a response last year when I applied, this year volunteers came to my house and measured my windows for the inserts I desperately need.
I volunteered to construct my inserts and inserts for others for three days in the November 6 – 11 period that they will be doing this at the Olde Mill Place, 934 Main St., No. Vassalboro.
As the saying goes, “life happens”, and I had to call today to see if I could go in on November 7, at 12:30 p.m., instead of the 8:30 a.m. shift that I had signed up for in October.
During the conversation I heard that more volunteers are very much needed.
If you know anyone who has a few hours in a morning or afternoon, from November 7 – 11, to help construct insulating window inserts for those people who need help keeping Maine’s cold winter days and night outside, it will be very much appreciated.
Another one of those great nonprofit positive things happening in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
You know more people than I do in this area, so thank you for contacting anyone who might have the time.
Roberta Barnes Windsor
Responsible journalism is hard work!
It is also expensive!
If you enjoy reading The Town Line and the good news we bring you each week, would you consider a donation to help us continue the work we’re doing?
The Town Line is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation, and all donations are tax deductible under the Internal Revenue Service code.
To help, please visit our online donation page or mail a check payable to The Town Line, PO Box 89, South China, ME 04358. Your contribution is appreciated!
https://townline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TownLineBanner.jpg00Roberta Barneshttps://townline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TownLineBanner.jpgRoberta Barnes2023-11-01 15:43:282023-11-01 15:43:28LETTERS: More volunteers needed at Window Dressers workshop
1reply
Holly Weidner says:
Thanks, Roberta, for spreading the word on this helpful opportunity. It isn’t often that people can do something tangible and long lasting to help keep heating costs down for our neighbors and family. The Vassalboro/China DIY community window inserts are simple kits that any adult can help with assembling. And it’s satisfying or down right fun! Sign up under the Vassalboro Build on windowdressers.org for any 4 hour slot.
Thanks, Roberta, for spreading the word on this helpful opportunity. It isn’t often that people can do something tangible and long lasting to help keep heating costs down for our neighbors and family. The Vassalboro/China DIY community window inserts are simple kits that any adult can help with assembling. And it’s satisfying or down right fun! Sign up under the Vassalboro Build on windowdressers.org for any 4 hour slot.