According to a legislation in New Jersey, USA, all property owners are required to keep their properties nice and orderly by painting and making repairs in a timely manner to maintain the appearance of the street.

But regrettably, some people find it impossible to follow such demands. Some people just do not have the resources to cover all of this, and some do not account for aging and ill health.

Ann Glancy, an elderly teacher, was unable to maintain the cleanliness of her home and yard due to her age. The paint was long gone, and the grounds appeared to have been neglected. The woman also just had enough money to live on on her meager pension. She merely did not have the chance to maintain her home constantly as a result of this.

But fortunately for Ann, she had excellent neighbors. They made the decision to gather money and organize the house on their own. Initially humiliated, the woman rejected the suggestion. However, she soon received a large fine that she was unable to pay. So she consented.

Then, the neighbors’ friends joined them, and work started. Working with such a huge group was enjoyable, and most importantly, it went quickly.

For the most of the summer, the helpers worked on the weekends. And soon it was difficult to identify the house. The windows and porch were fixed, and new boards were used for the paneling.

The employees finally warmed up to Ann and started paying her regular visits.

Such repairs would have cost Ann at least $10,000, but the generous neighbors covered all costs.