SnowAngels
If you look really closely, you may see a few angels around Brentwood Borough this winter.
BY PAMELA PALONGUE
If you’ ve ever been in a difficult situation and needed help, it can be a desperate feeling. And if someone happened to show up at the just the right time to help, you probably remember the sense of relief you felt. And if you happened to be the special person who was able to help someone in a challenging situation, you probably also remember how good it made you feel.
Brentwood Borough is trying a new program this year, to encourage members of the community to help clear snow from the sidewalks of homeowners who may not be able to do it themselves. This is so important to make walkways safe for everyone in the community.
Those who may be eligible for assistance from the Snow Angels include older community members( 65 years and older) and those with physical disabilities( both permanent and temporary, such as a person who’ s recently had surgery), and those experiencing financial hardship with income at or below 150 % of the federal poverty level.
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Community members interested in volunteering for the program should be 18 years of age or older. Individuals 15 – 17 years of age may volunteer with permission from a parent or guardian.
More volunteers are needed, and hopefully the Snow Angels program can be used for credit for school programs in the future.
Ideally, volunteers will be paired with neighbors in need who are in close proximity to their homes. The homeowner will provide the shovel for clearing the walkway.
Brentwood Borough will work hard to make sure everyone’ s needs are met, but it’ s important to note that assistance from the Snow Angels is not guaranteed, and this should not be considered an emergency response.
There are future plans for including volunteers for mowing lawns in the growing season.
The Snow Angels program is a wonderful way to meet neighbors in the community, while serving an important need. To learn more about it, visit brentwoodpa. gov / snowangels. ■