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A group of 6 10 volunteers builds each ramp.
COURTESY CHRIS ROWLAND
Part of the Texas Ramp Project, Foundation Christian Ministries volunteers build ramps for Bastrop residents.
COURTESY CHRIS ROWLAND
Bastrop nonpro t aids residents who need ramps Volunteers from Foundation Christian Ministries in Bastrop are constructing ramps for residents to safely enter and leave their homes—an initiative through the Texas Ramp Project that needs more volunteers to bring mobility and independence to those in need. The details Chris Rowland, a pastor with Foundation ramps] in the city of Bastrop,” Rowland said, noting that Foundation Christian Ministries has participated in the Texas Ramp Project for the last two years. “That’s a problem. We need to expand our impact.” The need
The next ramp will be built Dec. 6.
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Rowland, the Bastrop coordinator for the Texas Ramp Project, is calling for assistance from other Bastrop residents who want to lend a helping hand. Rowland can be contacted at 512-629-1390 for further information on how to assist their e orts. Donations can be made online or by mailing a check to Texas Ramp Project, P.O. Box 832065, Richardson, TX 75083.
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Christian Ministries at 177 Union Chapel Road E. in Bastrop, told Community Impact the local need for ramps is growing, as there are more than 50 Bastrop residents on a waitlist. Foundation Christian Ministries is able to build just one ramp every other month. “We are currently the only team building [free
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