NR Response Crew

10/31/2026

Needing a wheelchair to get around, Kevin may not say many words, but he lets his smile do the talking! ❤️
Happy to Be Home originally provided Kevin and his family with a wheelchair-accessible ramp to make getting in and out of their home easier and safer.
Over time, the masonry steps deteriorated, and the ground settled, leaving portions of the ramp unstable. It was time for a tune-up, and the NR Response Crew was happy to come alongside this family and help!
One group got to work disassembling the ramp, repairing the crumbling masonry steps, and rebuilding the foundations. We re-compacted the ground, added a barrier and stone, installed new concrete footings, and put the ramp back together to provide a safe and stable entrance.
While one group tackled the ramp, another group took on some outdoor cleanup and mulching. Because, well, we just can't leave without doing a little cleanup!
A big thank-you to all the volunteers who Act as the Hands & Feet of Jesus, giving their time and talents to make this happen.
The New Ridge Response Crew is
For Our Neighbors!

  

10/29/2026

10/25/2026

The NR Response Crew’s Handyman Crew was also hard at work this week,replacing the staircase to Valerie’s deck. Valerie, a longtime member of our church family, had stairs with rotting boards that had become unsafe.
Thanks to our skilled volunteers, Valerie and her four-legged friend can now safely access the deck!
We’re grateful for the volunteers who use their skills and talents to serve others and share the love of Jesus in practical ways.
The NR Response Crew, working as The Hands and Feet of Jesus.

10/25/2026

Downed tree were overgrown. The family needed help. The Response Crew was asked for help with the cleanup!

10/24/2026

The NR Response Crew loves cleaning up trees!

10/23/2026

The Response Crew is excited to work with Happy to Be Home!
We’re stepping in to help a family that Happy to Be Home has supported in the past.
Kevin is an 11-year-old boy who must use a wheelchair. Happy to Be Home previously provided a ramp to help Kevin safely access his home, but shifting ground has left portions of the ramp without proper support. Now, the NR Response Crew is stepping in to improve the footings and resecure the ramp, helping make access to his home stable and safe.
But if you know the Response Crew, you know we probably won’t leave without doing a little extra! There’s always room for a little cleanup along the way. 😊
And then there’s Kevin! This happy, enthusiastic 11-year-old was even more excited to get his very own Response Crew shirt! He’s now part of the team!
This is what it’s all about — serving our neighbors, making a difference, and sharing the love of Jesus.
Stay tuned! Check back to see the completed project!

10/11/2026

Since losing her husband, Pete, in 2025, Loretta has been carrying on, doing what she can to care for her home and property. But some things are just too much to manage alone, and Loretta needed a helping hand from the Response Crew.
Over time, the shrubs in front of her home had grown so large that they blocked the view of the house, creating a security concern. Our volunteers went to work, removing the overgrown shrubs, laying fresh sod, clearing weeds, and spreading mulch.
Now, you can see the front of the house again! What a difference a little help and a lot of willing hands can make!
We were grateful for the opportunity to come alongside Loretta and help meet a need that had become too much for her to handle on her own.
THANK YOU to the Response Crew volunteers who showed up, and got to work. Your willingness to serve with your hands is a wonderful reminder of what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
We may be removing shrubs, spreading mulch, or cleaning up a yard, but the real purpose is so much greater. It’s about showing our neighbors the love of Christ through our actions.
The NR Response Crew is For Our Neighbors!