Veronica Paredes has been helping sew the weatherproof porch coverings ("scrims") for the Huts, recently working 26 hours to complete 34 scrims for us before the holidays.

Scrims add a layer of insulation from rain and cold for the Huts and help make the front porch into a sunroom in the winter. For our clients who live in Huts with 60 square feet, every bit of extra space helps.

When asked why she volunteers her sewing skills for CSS, Veronica replied that she wants to give back to the community that has been her home for the past ten years. “When I moved here from Guatemala, there were kind people who helped me. Now it is my turn.”