Wonderful volunteers help out in so many ways

Jack Conroy and his wife Kris have been long time supporters of Unity House. Jack has lent his expertise, serving on the Unity House board of directors, and the pair show up again and again. They are also pretty fun.

Jack happens to be handy. He’s created window boxes and done more than his share of repairs at Unity House sites. So when a Unity House Community Residence called in with a special request, we knew just the right person for the job.

From Stump to House

One of our residences had an old, sick tree in the yard. It had to come down. The workers left behind a large tree stump. Where some would see something ugly, the residents saw something else. Working with crafty Liz Dinardo, a program director in our housing program, residents came up with the idea for the stump to be transformed into a Fairy House.

Jack was able to make their vision become a reality. He purchased quality hardwoods that can withstand the elements and built a custom-designed fairy house, turning the stump into art. Residents and neighbors alike have complimented the Fairy House.

Seasonal Fun

It’s been almost a year since the project first started. Through winter, spring, and now summer, the residents and staff have planted flowers, painted, and decorated the Fairy House and surrounding landscape. They installed a memorial bench to provide seating since it’s a lovely spot for reflection.

 

Many thanks to volunteer Jack for sharing his talents and helping to make life better!

 

If you would like to help support the Fairy House or other outdoor projects, consider donating a gift card to a Garden Center like Home Depot or Lowe’s.