I did this through my Command in Portsmouth Navy School of Health Sciences. Actually, I think it was the Petty Officer Association. There was a city wide “Make it Better” day and we participated. It was well organized and we were given specific places to go and specific tasks. We painted a lady’s outside, repaired a roof, and cleaned out a garage for two others. I enjoyed it and the people were gratified. I don’t think there are any cons to something like this, as the recipients were all screened. No one was a slacker looking to take advantage of something. It was great. The following year we were all alongside of a road all day picking up and moving litter. you wouldn’t believe the junk! Again, a good time was had by all, and we left that evening with gently throbbing muscles and a sense of accomplishment.