IAM District 9 recently led Locals 313, 660, 777, 1745 and 688 to build beds for children in need.
Members volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization that builds beds for local children. SHP serves 20 zip codes in and around Alton, Ill., which includes 57,332 housing units with 28,558 children.
Along with donating their time and effort, the District 9 HELPS Committee was also able to donate 40 bedding items such as blankets, sheets, comforters, and pillowcases.
“It was a fantastic day and a great showing of our union’s strength and commitment to our communities where we live and work,” said Garrett Gerdes, Vice President of IAM Local 313 and District 9’s HELPS Committee Chair. “Our members and friends loved the experience, and we are working to make this an annual HELPS event.”
“This is what the IAM HELPS project was created for,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “Our union members now look out into their communities, find a need, and fill that need with our service and assistance however they can. It shows the community that unions are there for them. Great job to all District 9, Local 313, 660, 777, 1745 and 688 members making this another great event in the Midwest Territory.”
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