Christmas Light Removal

How many times have you driven through a neighborhood weeks, or even months after Christmas, and seen several houses that still have lights dangling from the eaves? There's usually at least one on every street. Sometimes people forget, or honestly, they just don't feel like climbing a ladder to take something down that they're going to have to put back up a few months later. Still others are unable to take their lights down because they're elderly. Why not help these people out by offering to take their lights down for them? You can either charge a flat fee, or ask for fair donations. If you decide to go with a flat fee, you can offer discounts to elderly neighbors. Ask your organization for volunteers, and then ask those volunteers whether they're willing to provide ladders and other tools that may be needed to remove the lights. At least two people should work together per house so one person can hold the ladder. Safety first. And then when it starts getting close to the holidays again, your group can offer to put lights up!
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