Supported by a Community

From the moment the ECM team knocked on my door and offered help I felt support on its way.  My husband and I are first-time home owners and we both work two jobs.  Our yard was becoming a daily source of stress.  We constantly struggled to keep on top of maintenance. 

Angela and the ECM team were able to schedule their visit to the Barnum community easily though email.  Unfortunately we were not able to connect on ECM's first visit to Barnum, but Angela followed up with me and made sure that she scheduled the help we very much needed. 

The ECM team scheduled a visit with me, but I was surprised when I opened the door to more than fifteen people that were there to help me.  I quite honestly couldn't believe the help I was about to receive.   I showed them the problems that I was having with my front yard, like large stumps that needed to be dug up and tree branches that were brushing the house.  They smiled and got straight to helping me.  When they were done with the front yard they moved into the back yard.  I wasn't even expecting them to help me with both spaces!  The ECM team spent five hours helping me with my yard.   It was a phenomenal experience and I can’t believe the way this organization came together to help me and my neighborhood. 

The ECM group was not only a very hard working bunch but they were willing to teach me how to do things like fill my lawnmower.  They gave me confidence to be able to tackle this daunting task.  I feel like my yard is now at a point where I can maintain it.   

It was a pleasure to have help from such amazing and supportive people. It’s not every day that I’m fortunate enough to have help from such a smiling group of people.  I left feeling supported by a community and this is a new feeling for me.  THANK YOU ECM!!!!  

- Cortney, Barnum resident