Traveling to Golden, Colorado, interns from the DNCC took part in an ongoing volunteer project today, landscaping a home built for wounded Iraq War veteran Staff Sergeant Travis Strong and his family.The home is a joint project of the DNCC, Homes for Our Troops, America’s Credit Unions, and the National Journal Group, and construction began back in April (we’ve talked about this on the DemConvention blog before).

With the home nearing completion, DNCC interns and credit union volunteers spent the day turning the former construction site surrounding the house from a dirt lawn:

…into a lush green yard:


Volunteers got to work right away removing rocks, weeds, and debris around the house. After clearing the yard, the team hosed down the dirt, prepping it for sod. Next, the volunteers unloaded an enormous truckload of sod -- a quick way to convert a dirt patch into a beautiful lawn. After planting some trees and flowers, the transformation was complete.

Today’s venture was part of a year-long series of service projects organized by the DNCC to give back to the community. Since last July, “DNCC Service Days” have centered on issues of importantance to the Denver community: youth, environmental projects, and homelessness and hunger.

After today’s efforts, the entire volunteer team is eager to see the final result and provide a warm, welcoming home for Staff Sergeant Strong and his family. Click here to look at more photos from today's service project.