Zeta in the house: sorority members repair local homes.

• Position: Caring PEOPLE - Zeta Tau Alpha

It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for a home--and for the owner of the home.

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Zeta Tau Alpha sorority found a new way to impact the High Point community by donating their time to make basic home repairs for three nearby neighbors as part of their "Zeta in the House" event.

During the two-day event, 150 ZTA members painted, re-hung gutters, gardened and replaced doors for elderly homeowners. The three houses, located on Crawford Avenue, Hamilton Street and Montlieu Avenue, were chosen through an application process.

Owners of the three homes were overjoyed with the work completed--especially one such homeowner, Mary Burdell Knight.

"This project made me feel good about the house," Knight says. "I knew the porch needed painting and had plans to do it, but financially, I couldn't. This was a godsend. It truly made a difference in my life. The sorority members were so sincere and genuine. What they did had a purpose, and they did it so very well. I was spellbound by their efficiency."

Looking back, Knight says being a part of this project was a great experience and one that she can take back to her community because she...