Community Comes Together to Make Repairs at Home of Miramar Retiree Facing Code Violations
Miramar Resident Receives Unexpected Help
Marvalene Boston’s house was in need of some work, but she had no way of repairing it on her own. On Saturday, the community stepped up to help.
"Completely overwhelmed," said Boston as she watched local businesses, neighbors, and other volunteers get to work on her property.
They’re helping her solve a problem that was too big — and too expensive — for her to handle on her own.
"I never imagined it would be a turnout like this. I thought maybe one or two people and, you know, maybe at the most five," she said. "And then, all of a sudden, I’m like, ‘It’s a whole delegation here.’"
A Story of Community Spirit
Boston, a retired public safety dispatcher for Miami Beach Police, is living on a fixed income, so when she received several big code violations from the city, she didn’t know what to do.
Boston needed to repair her driveway, repaint her home, fix her pool, and do it all fast.
A Call for Help
Boston reached out to Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne, who got the community together to get Boston’s home in tip-top shape. "She reached out to me, let me know that she had received several notices of violations, but she had no way of curing them," Colbourne said.
Colbourne organized a day of work to help a resident in need, gathering volunteers from the Rotary Club, the Kiwanis Club, Home Depot, and more.
A Day of Repair and Renovation
Assist her they did, in getting her home up to code in just one day. "We were able to get the pressure cleaned her home, we are going to paint it to make sure that her violations are taken care of, fix her driveway, and just assist her," Colbourne said.
A Heartfelt Thank You
"God bless them all for doing it because, I mean, it’s — I’m lost for words," Boston said.
Why It Matters
Colbourne wanted to make sure someone who served the public during her career received help when she needed support.
Conclusion
The community came together to help a deserving resident in need, demonstrating the power of neighborly love and support. This heartwarming story serves as a reminder that even in challenging times, there are those willing to lend a helping hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How did the community come together to help Marvalene Boston?
A: Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne organized a day of work, gathering volunteers from local businesses and organizations to help repair Boston’s home.
Q: What kind of work was done on Boston’s home?
A: Volunteers pressure cleaned her home, painted it, fixed her driveway, and assisted with other repairs to get her home up to code.
Q: Why was this initiative important to Commissioner Colbourne?
A: Colbourne wanted to support someone who served the public during her career, receiving help when she needed it most.
