Make a Difference Day is a national service day that is dedicated to neighbors helping neighbors.  On October 24, 2009, in honor of Make a Difference Day, Hands On hosted a family-friendly project to help keep our neighbors warm this winter by making "draft-stoppers" (stuffed and decorated fabric tubes that are placed at the bottom of a door to keep a cold draft out).

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, households can save 5-30% of their energy costs by reducing drafts in a home. Finished draft-stoppers will be distributed to individuals and families served by Meals On Wheels, Community Action Opportunities, and Council on Aging.

Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make this day of service a success. Special thanks to Mills Manufacturing, Lowes, Walmart, and YWCA for their donations of supplies and space for this project.

Did you miss Make a Difference Day but still want to help? Learn how you and your friends, family, faith-organization or co-workers can help with this project from your own location!

Read the Asheville-Citizen Times article about Make a Difference Day and view photos from the project!