Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Volunteers their Hearts and Hands Throughout Community

Edison, N.J., May 26, 2015 (Newswire.com) - In the spirit of giving, the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (www.northeastcarpenters.org) has participated in a number of recent volunteer projects, lending their craftsmanship skills to a greater good wherever possible.

The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) team played a key role in the “Tooling Around the Township” program, an initiative to repair the homes of senior citizens, disabled and low-income residents of Woodbridge, N.J. Several volunteers also worked on a project in Middlesex, building a wheelchair accessible ramp, lift, and various indoor home modifications for a local child with muscular dystrophy.

“It’s the least we can do to give back to our community,” said Anthony Abrantes, NRCC council representative. “Our team of carpenters has a skill that can be a major relief to local people in need of an extra hand. If we can use those skills for a greater good, we’re doing our job.”

In March, members hosted a food drive to donate to the Hands of Hope food pantry in Edison, N.J., and proudly walked in the 5th Annual De-FEET Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk. In late April, the union carpenters from Local 254 hosted a blood drive to benefit the Red Cross.

“I’m proud to work alongside a team that can step back from their own lives and workload for a while and fill a need in the community,” said Jason Friedman, NRCC council representative for  Local 252. “Whether it’s helping a whole group with a program like a food drive, or building a ramp for one specific child in need, we’re always glad we can lend a hand.”

About the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters

The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters is the premiere skilled trade organization representing carpenters in New Jersey and New York state. As the source for representation, benefits, and training for 30,000 members in every craft in the trade, the larger, stronger NRCC allows craftsmen and women to speak with one powerful voice to developers, businesses and government officials.