This story comes from a grateful customer who asked not to be named.
Act of kindness: A 69-year-old Virginia resident was hoping to build a deck to enjoy in her retirement. But when estimates came back, it was clear she couldn’t afford one.
Enter Everett Eads, a UPS delivery driver with a 27-year safety record.
Everett heard the woman’s story while delivering to her home and said he’d be back to help.
She didn’t think he was serious.
But there Everett was – on a vacation day – along with his son. And in just five hours, the two built her deck for free.
“I’ve been blessed in my life with people who cared for me, so whenever I get the chance, I like to pay it forward,” Everett said.
Giving back: Once the deck work was finished, the homeowner gave Everett and his son a huge hug with tears of joy. “To see how much you can touch someone’s life by just giving a little of your time meant a lot to me and my son,” Everett said.
Like Everett, UPSers have volunteered more than 23 million hours since 2011, and The UPS Foundation has contributed $3 billion over the last 70 years supporting communities around the world.
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