Disabled Vietnam War veteran gets help with home repairs in Joplin, Missouri The Joplin Area Fuller Center for Housing joined forces with a veterans advocacy group and Home Depot to perform major repairs on the home of disabled Vietnam War veteran Larry Day, 71, and his wife, Mary, at this link. According to this story […]
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Five years after devastating tornado, volunteers still flocking to help Joplin, Missouri
In 2011, a massive tornado carved an enormous swath of destruction through the city of Joplin, Missouri. Many organizations joined forces to address the immediate aftermath, but others focused on the long-term recovery to follow. That long-term concern gave birth to the Joplin Area Fuller Center for Housing. While most groups’ work has wound down, […]
Special-needs resident of Joplin, Missouri, rewarded for his hard work, generosity
The Joplin Globe has an outstanding feature on 40-year-old Eric Karraker, the latest person to partner with the Joplin Area Fuller Center for Housing, which works in the Missouri area devastated by a massive tornado five years ago. While Eric may suffer from some disabilities, determination to work hard and caring for others are definitely […]