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Appalachia Service Project Charity Profile
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that fosters human development by addressing the housing needs of Central Appalachia. Each year through our ministry about 15,000 volunteers repair homes for 400-500 low-income families in rural areas of Central Appalachia. Our goal is to make homes warmer, safer and drier for families in need, while offering transformational experiences for families, volunteers and staff alike.
The home repairs made can take place from the ground up to the roof, and everywhere in-between. Typical repairs include: repairing roofs, building room additions, providing wheelchair ramps, installing or repairing plumbing, updating unsafe wiring, securing foundations, digging drainage ditches, constructing porches and steps, installing insulation and siding, and weatherizing homes. We even provide first-time electricity and indoor plumbing for multiple families each year.
The majority of our volunteers are high school aged youth (14 years+) who perform most of the repairs themselves under the watchful eyes and guidance of adult leaders during our summer program. The remainder of our volunteers are mostly young adult and adult volunteers participating in our non-summer program. It is truly amazing what their willing hearts and hands can accomplish. Since 1969, more than 12,500 homes have been repaired with the assistance of over 240,000 volunteers.
But ASP is more than just a home repair program. Through this process of service many lives are changed: those of the families being served, the volunteers serving, and the staff facilitating the process. Often the experience serves to enlighten everyone that the differences between us are only perceived?eep down we all want to be loved, to belong, to own something, and to create something worthwhile?o matter where we live, our economic status, education, or ethnic identity. No one walks away from the ASP experience unchanged?ot families served, volunteers, or staff.
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Appalachia Service Project Volunteer Information
Each year about 15,000 volunteers from across the United States will participate with ASP, providing home repair assistance to about 400-500 families in need. While we strive to make homes warmer, safer, and drier, ASP is also a relational ministry. We encourage our volunteers to take time to get to know the families they are serving. Often the ASP experience serves to enlighten everyone that the differences between us are only perceived--deep down we all want to be loved, to belong, to own something, and to create something worthwhile--no matter where we live, our economic status, education, or ethnic identity. No one walks away from the ASP experience unchanged--not families served, volunteers, or staff.
Appalachia Service Project Donation Information
ASP's success in serving Appalachian families and in offering life-changing volunteer experiences relies on the generosity of our friends. Your gifts are needed to sustain ASP's programming and to increase the impact we have on those we serve. Whether your gift is one of cash/financial assets, materials or your time, we are grateful!
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