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CONTACT D.G. Liu Contractor, Inc. 25400 Old Hundred Rd Dickerson, MD 20842 866-99DGLIU 301.831.8865 fax © Copyright 2008 D.G. Liu Contractor, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
Making a Difference, One House at a Time
The house in old town Gaithersburg was in dire need of repairs. A kitchen sink was nailed to a simple piece of plywood resting on two-by-fours. A shower, which consisted of a pipe sticking out of a bathroom wall, was lined with only a sheet of plastic. Wind blew through gaps in walls throughout the house. Windows needed replacing, porch columns were rotted, and the entire structure needed rewiring and painting.
The homeowners were both physically and financially unable to take on such massive repairs themselves. That’s where Rebuilding Together (RT) and DG Liu stepped in.
Rebuilding Together, formerly known as Christmas in April, provides free repairs to homeowners in need—usually the elderly and disabled. The group’s mission is to make homes warm, safe, and sanitary for occupants. Montgomery County’s chapter of RT repairs 50 to 60 houses each year.
Jerry Liu has served as a house captain with RT for more than 16 years, and many loyal DGL employees volunteer time and skills as well. “Jerry is one of our strongest supporters,” said Susan Hawfield, executive director of the Montgomery County chapter. “He feels it’s the duty of the remodeling industry to give back to the community, and he certainly demonstrates that. This year’s challenge was huge. This house is now completely insulated, windows have been replaced, and it’s sealed properly. DG Liu has done amazing work. We can’t be prouder to have someone like Jerry on this project.”
Of course, it takes plenty of other hands to complete such a task. Shary Moxley of Shary’s Plumbing, who helped with the kitchen and two bathrooms, and Matt Ginalick of Ginalick Electric & Heating, who practically rewired the entire house, are just two of the subcontractors who volunteered time, effort, and materials. The City of Gaithersburg even fast-tracked permits for the cause.
For Jerry, the effort is less about donating and more about a sense of camaraderie. “I’ve never felt we were giving anything to anybody,” he said. “I’ve just felt like we all live here, and this is our community.”
For more information, or to donate or provide services, call 800/4-REHAB-9.
Vist the Rebuilding Together website...
