This Minnesota nonprofit’s small house projects are making a big impact on local families

It’s early spring, the time when Terry Sokol and Ray Garcia would be mapping out the flower design for their yard in Maplewood. “Every year we like to change the gardens up with different flowers and sculptures,” Sokol said. “It’s a hobby of both of ours, and we do it together.”

Sokol proudly shares photos of the creations, which include cascades of impatiens, pansies, marigolds, and more. But this year, garden planning was on hold because Garcia couldn’t get into his yard or leave his home since a Parkinson’s diagnosis put him in a wheelchair.

“The simple things we take for granted mean a lot to our clients,” said Tom Pfannenstiel…

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