Pilot Program Snow Angel's

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IncludeAbility is piloting a new program this winter, the Snow Angel's Project! 

Snow on sidewalks can be hazardous for residents, especially for school age children, individuals with mobility disabilities, postal carriers, and public safety officials.  Clearing snow from sidewalks can be difficult to do for seniors and those living with a physical disability. The Snow Angel's program will match community volunteers with a senior or person with a physical disability to assist with snow removal.

IncludeAbility's goal is to foster community relationships, provide assistance and relieve stress for those who would like their snow removed but are not physically able and paying for snow removal is a financial burden. 

Requests to be a part of the Snow Angel program for both volunteers and neighbors in need must be received by December 4, 2023, to pair Snow Angel Volunteers with neighbors in need together. 

Volunteer as a Snow Angel

In the event of a snowstorm or significant snowfall, the snow angel will remove snow from their neighbor's driveway/walkway/sidewalk within 24 hours of a snowstorm. Snow angels will be matched with a neighbor within a 1-mile radius of their home. 

You can sign up by emailing juliehartzler@include-ability.org by December 4, 2023. The Snow Angels Program will work to pair you with a nearby neighbor. We will be in touch when you have been matched with a neighbor in need.

• Volunteer groups are welcome
• Volunteers are expected to provide their own snow removal tools
• Your assignment depends on if there is a neighbor who needs help near you. If none of your neighbors sign up, we may not be able to assign you
• Please help out your neighbor as soon as you are able and within 24-hours of the end of a snow event

Request a Snow Angel

This program helps older residents and residents with disabilities in Wooster, Ohio. The following guidelines are needed to become a participant:

• Wooster, Ohio resident
• 65+ years old, or physically disabled
• paying for snow removal is a financial burden

You can sign up by emailing juliehartzler@include-ability.org by December 4, 2023. 

Things to know before you request help:

• You are not guaranteed assistance. Service depends on if there’s a Snow Angel who has signed up within a mile of your residence. 
• If you are matched with a volunteer, we will notify you by email or phone call.
• Please give your volunteer a reasonable amount of time to assist you - we recommend allowing 24-hours after a snow event concludes.