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Chloe Chamberlin and her son (foreground) are thrilled that Kingdom Builders of Central New York installed a new kitchen, replaced her floor and painted her trailer home in Oneonta at no charge. Pictured from left (background) are Gary Toombs, Andy DeForest, Chloe’s brother, Fred, Ted Anderson and Steve Pickhardt. (Photo provided)

Nonprofit Tackles Projects for Those in Need

By MONICA CALZOLARI
ONEONTA

Kingdom Builders of Central New York is a local, faith-based non-profit that has completed 24 construction projects in the last three years for low-income homeowners in greater Oneonta at no charge. Its founder, Andy DeForest, has been a licensed contractor for 39 years.

DeForest said, “I want to provide practical assistance to people who can’t afford needed repairs or maintenance to their homes.”

He completes one project for free every month while he continues to operate his construction business.

Three mission trips to New Guinea, Honduras, and Cambodia helped DeForest reconnect with the Christian community and inspired him to want to use his skills to help people in need in the Susquehanna Valley.

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