I’m talking about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, a refreshing television show that showcases voluntary charity, promotes community togetherness, highlights fraternal love, and celebrates serving those in need. It’s the only reality-based “reality TV” show, let alone the only one that doesn’t rely on people making abject fools of themselves in a variety of capacities just for face time.
The Riggins family is right in line with other families Extreme Makeover has helped: they’re too busy serving others to worry about their own needs, and others in the area have noticed and want to help them. As ABC-11 News reports:
Both Linda and William have spent the past 15 years working for the non-profit organization Building Together Ministries, a nonprofit organization that helps disadvantaged parents encourage their children to excel in school by providing them with resources and after-school programs. Building Together Ministries unites through outreach activities such as summer camps, mentoring programs and church services.
Currently, the Riggins home does not cater to the special health needs of either parent. It is not outfitted for William’s visual impairment nor does it have the necessary structure to help keep Linda mobile with the severe arthritis that plagues her hip. The Riggins family lives in inconceivably horrible conditions with vines growing from structural cracks, small, inadequate living quarters and a bug infestation problem.
“This is a family that has never turned down a plea for help from its community, relatives, church or the Building Together Ministries,” said Mead. “Now, it’s time for the community to band together and help them. HomeLife Communities will ensure that the Riggins family’s extreme makeover surpasses their dreams for a new home.”
Construction will start on Saturday, Dec. 2 and will go through Dec. 7. And they’re still seeking volunteers, so if you’re interested, email HomeLife Communities at [email protected].