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Chillum Man to Receive Christmas in April Improvements

More than 80 Prince George's County homes will be improved this Saturday.

An 76-year-old Chillum man will receive a number of improvements to the home she shares with her daughter as a part of Prince George's County's Christmas in April event, according to a county spokesman. 

Nathaniel Colson, of Chillum Manor Road, uses a cane and has live in his Chillum home for 36 years. Colson's had trouble maintaining his yard on his home and could use help painting and keeping his home clean. 

One of the five team from Southern Management Corporation will be helping with Colson's home repairs. 

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Four other Hyattsville-area residents will receive help too on Saturday.

The county's Christmas in April program has helped rehabilitate more than 2,000 homes since it launched in 1989.

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This year the program selected 83 homes throughout the county.

Although the program no longer needs volunteers for Saturday, they could use people with trade expertise. Residents can also help by donating to the program. Call 301-868-0937 for more information.

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