Hoyer Attends Fifth District Christmas in April Events

FIFTH DISTRICT, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5)attended Christmas in April Events today in Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, and St. Mary's counties, where community volunteers rehabilitated the homes of low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners to improve their living conditions. Prince George's and St. Mary's counties both have local Christmas in April volunteer organizations that work in partnership with the communities. The Christmas in April events in Calvert and Charles counties are part of the national Rebuilding Together organization where the last Saturday in April serves as a National Rebuilding Day.

"I was pleased to stop at several homes in the Fifth District today to see repairs and upgrades being done by volunteers that will preserve homes and help to revitalize communities," said Congressman Steny Hoyer. "The Rebuilding Together affiliates and local organizations are committed to ensuring that residents in need, such as elderly and low-income families, can remain in their homes and continue to be a vital part of their communities. Today, 155 homes will be repaired by these organizations in Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's, and Prince George's counties, and more than 5,000 volunteers have come together to assist their neighbors. I commend volunteers, Rebuilding Together, and the local groups for serving homeowners and communities in the Fifth District today."

Congressman Hoyer visited Fifth District homes in Mechanicsville, La Plata, Dunkirk, and Clinton, where volunteers did a number of repairs including painting, roof repairs, window replacements, electrical work, flooring upgrades, and yard work.