May 11, 2012 - An elderly Houstonian can move about his home a little easier thanks to members of the Houston Police Department's Community Outreach Services Unit, also known as the "Blue Crew," along with volunteers from Lowe's Home Improvement and Kwal Paint.
The HPD "Blue Crew" and volunteers on Thursday (May 10) put the finishing touches on the home of Aristeo Jaimes, 73, at 1013 Twin Oaks Street. Volunteers met at the location for the delivery and installation of a new stove, as well as planting of a rose garden.
Photos of the event are attached to this news release.
In an effort to assist Mr. Jaimes', who is disabled and on limited income, the "Blue Crew" contacted Lowes and Kwal Paint, which graciously donated all the needed material to remodel Mr. Jaimes' kitchen and make it more accessible to him in his wheelchair.
"As police officers, it is our job to assist those in need and sometimes the need is outside the realm of traditional police work," said HPD Officer Warren Jones. "It makes us feel good to be able to help someone in this way," Officer Jones added.
Supplies and services were donated by Lowes-West Spring, 20902 Kuykendahl Road in Spring, Texas, and Kwal Paint, 635 Rayford-Sawdust Road in the Woodlands.
Jaimes' Kitchen Before
Jaimes Kitchen After
New Stove Courtesy of Lowes
Officers Warren Jones and E.J.
Joseph Plant Rose Garden
Rose Garden in Bloom
HPD Blue Crew, Lowes and Kwal
Paint Volunteers with Mr. Jaimes
VHS/JFC 5-11-12
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
