The residents of care centre Marijke Hiem in Heerenveen are from now on able to enjoy the sun and catch up with their neighbors in their brand new seating’s. On Friday 4th June, at least 60 employees of the Sneek based yacht design and engineering company Vripack joined their knowledge and strength to renovate and redecorate various joint sitting areas and balconies and also design and carpenter new lounge furniture.

Team Vripack

Besides the regular Company festivities, Vripack also organizes an annual Charity day. During this activity, the whole Vripack team rolls up its sleeves on behalf of a specific charity event. To find a suitable location for this years event, Vripack contacted the Present foundation. This foundation mediates between volunteers who want to lend a helping hand and those in need of some help.

The Friends of Marijke Hiem Foundation paid for most of the necessary materials and accessories. They collected money by holding a monthly jumble sale or from donations. Vripack was responsible for the design and manpower and was also able to gain various fundings from companies who were prepared to help out as well. When all was finished, the smile on the faces of the residents was worth more then a pile of gold!