In keeping with the spirit of the 4th of July, three DC 11 members were willing to give up a portion of thier holiday weekend and volunteer for some painting spruce-ups at The John Hope Settlement Home in Providence , RI, a Day Care and Learning Center. From left to right: Justin Kelley, Billy Chea, Maximo DeCaba.

For Our Vets : The Bristol Veterans Home in Bristol, RI is about to embark on a PLA project worth approximately $90 million.They asked if the RI Buiding Trades could help renovate a recreation room, and so far IUPAT signatory contractors Custom Drywall and Colorscapes have gladly given thier time and efforts for the cause.