Hands On Network

Chicago Cares’ Hands On Schools 2006 Corporate Month of Service Project took place on September 26, 2006 at the Tilden High School Career Community Academy. A total of 590 volunteers participated in the project, which was a record number for The Home Depot, logging 3,540 volunteer hours! 

 
Accomplishments:
 

• Constructed new book cases for the library
• Painted stairwells
• Landscaped the school grounds
• Replaced room numbers on classrooms
• Painted the interior hallways of this 4 ½ story school.  

 
The project represented the pride and spirit of The Home Depot associates. Stores and districts made banners, brought balloons, and created t-shirts and customized arm bands with their store numbers on them as part of a spirit competition.

Quotes from participants:
 
“I am glad to be a part of something so positive. This project will make a huge impact in the community.”
“It was awesome to get to work with and meet associates from all over the area. We really made a difference together.”
“I had a great time helping the community. I will definitely volunteer from now on.”
“Sign me up for next year's project. This was an amazing feat and I am glad that I was a part of it.”
“This is the kind of project that really makes people feel proud of donating labor and time.”