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Harry Blue. All labor and materials were donated, and the
contributors included over 40 Treasure Coast businesses
and organizations.
“This is a project that needed to be done,’’ Blue said.
“Times aren't too good for construction workers right now
but they still had the energy to come out and do this because
this is a good thing to be involved in.”
VOLUNTEERS
Joel Dramis, assistant building official for the city of
Port St. Lucie, coordinated contractors and volunteers.
‘’This is what changes the heart of the community," he
said, overseeing the front yard bustling with volunteers
on July 14. “These children were the ones most affected
and maybe someday they will grow up and want to
change the community.’’
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Drywall experts show their support in numbers. The family: George and Robenya DiPesa and their granddaughters.