Annual Christmas in April Event Uses Mr. Handyman Skills in Prince George's County

On Saturday, April 29, 2017 was the annual Christmas in April when 82 houses were repaired and spruced up again this year. Among the volunteers were the Dowlings and the Mr. Handyman crew at a home in Temple Hills led by Rev. Screen of the River Jordan Project.

As long-time members of the community and local Mr. Handyman of Ft. Washington and Clinton franchise owners, Race and Joyce Dowling and their technicians performed over 40 hours of community service.

The biggest project was an accessibility ramp. Service technicians from Mr. Handyman worked until late in the afternoon to finish it.

Materials were provided by People’s Supply of Hyattsville and the Christmas in April warehouse which is stocked through donations and an annual fundraiser.

Other projects completed by many volunteers working there included roof repair, drywall repair, painting, grab bar installation, debris removal, and lawn care.

This project is an example of a national effort by Mr. Handyman where technicians from coast to coast are encouraged to reach out to a special local charity, organization, or individual in need to offer their services in fixing up living areas, kitchens, bathrooms or anything else that comes to mind.

This marks the third consecutive year Mr. Handyman of Ft. Washington and Clinton has rallied around the cause, after opening in 2014. The franchise owners use their skilled technicians’ time to make a difference in the community where they live and work.

About Mr. Handyman®

Mr. Handyman® is part of a network of independently owned and operated franchises with more than 200 locations throughout North America, which provide commercial and residential property maintenance, repair and improvement services. Entrepreneur magazine has repeatedly recognized Mr. Handyman as one of America’s fastest growing, service-oriented franchise systems and the No. 1 handyman service. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Mr. Handyman is part of Dwyer Group, Inc., 19 service brands, with 17 of which support a different franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, The Grounds Guys®, Five Star Painting®, Molly Maid®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Handyman®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), ProTect Painters®, Rainbow International®, Locatec®, Window Genie®, Neighborly®, and Bright & Beautiful®. Collectively, these independent franchise concepts offer customers worldwide a broad base of residential and commercial services. In addition, Dwyer Group operates glass shops in New England under the Portland Glass® and Cumberland County Glass® brand names. Additional information can be found on the Mr. Handyman website at www.mrhandyman.com.