Contributed by Bill Wilson of Builders Care

I am sure you have heard about this tragic story about Milton “Oshay” Johnson. Milton is the young man in Baker County who, at football practice last August, broke his neck. Milton and his family live in a mobile home and it simply cannot handle his special needs. Several business leaders in Macclenny decided they would do something and took on the daunting task of building a new home for the Johnson family. As Oshay’ mom stated in a Time Union article, “The response from the community has been overwhelming.” Bobby Johns, Baker County High’s football coach said, “It is not about the money we raised, it’s about the effort and thought that people put into doing things for others. This is something to make us stronger and give everyone hope. Nothing you face in life is tougher than what Milton faces with a smile on his face.”

With that thought in mind we are in need of help. We need volunteers! If you, or anyone you know, are available to come out to the project and help, we will make sure you work. We need help putting on the vinyl siding and other misc. carpentry items (hanging pocket doors, interior trim, etc).

If you are able to work, please contact Chris Simons, the Builders Care project manager at 219-4674. He can specifically fill you in on other needs. We also need additional funds to complete this house. You can send your donations to Builders Care at 103 Century 21 Drive, #108, Jacksonville, Fl 32216. Please put that your donation is for the Johnson house in the memo space on your check. Thank you from all of us at Builders Care