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“ As a plumber , it is an honour and a pleasure to be able to use my skills to give back to my surrounding community ,” said Lee La Voie , a plumber with Coe Plumbing in Oklahoma City . “ I am a new volunteer with IWSH , and it was a unique opportunity to be in service to people who needed access to services we typically take for granted . I was thrilled to be able to help construct the new laundry facility for the students at Bacone College and I look forward to helping more in the future .”
With support from its partners , IWSH was able to utilise proper materials in the project , such as lead-free piping and energy-efficient appliances . IWSH received an additional donation from the Illinois State Organization of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to purchase the appliances used in the new laundry facility .
“ The Illinois State Organization of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to support academic institutions , particularly American Indian schools that have historically been under-resourced ,” said Joyce Schmale , the state chairman of the American Indian Committee . “ In working with Bacone College , we recognised they did not have access to certain facilities that many universities provide . So , we reached out to IWSH to help construct a new laundry facility for the students who live on campus . IWSH understands how access to adequate hygiene services can help improve lives , and they have provided a new facility that gives the students affordable and convenient laundry amenities for the first time ever .”
“ This project was particularly meaningful because our volunteer plumbers were all members of the same family and spent the days learning from one another and deepening their skills ,” said Randy Lorge , project director for IWSH North America . “ Our work brings together industry professionals to provide these valuable services and creates real comradery . IWSH is immensely grateful for our sponsors and volunteers – their generous contributions helped make this project possible .” PA
“ As a plumber , it is an honour and a pleasure to be able to use my skills to give back to my surrounding community .”
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