This week will be the final week for MDS in West Asheville, so we have jobs to finish, job cards to be signed, and packing up to do! A busy week is ahead! We have two short term volunteers this week, one from VA and one from Canada. We are also...
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It was a beautiful sunny Sunday and this evening we welcomed six men from Illinois and 8 men from PA. Two of the men from PA will be helping us out this week in various ways – Rob will be leading one of our crews as crew leader, and Ron will...
This week began with sunshine and beautiful warm weather, which we enjoyed! Our group of 15 volunteers arrived from PA on Sunday evening and we spent time with orientation and getting acquainted together. On Monday four crews went out to four jobs...
This weekend brought in a new long term team, with the exception of Ron and Char, who continue on here as Crew Leader and Cook. Beth Ann had arrived on Wednesday and continues as a long term volunteer. Mike and Linda (Project Director and Office...
COLD temperatures and wind changed Monday’s work plans. Everyone was able to work indoors. Mudding and taping continued at several locations this week. Work progressed to painting and prepping the floors at the Culler house. Later in the...
The week began with a house dedication celebration in Beacon Village Sunday afternoon. People braved the drizzle and cooler temperatures to join the ribbon cutting and celebration. The weekly volunteers this past week came from Rosedale Bible...
Warmer temperatures allowed some of the volunteers to work on a roof at the Rogers’ house. They began by tearing off the old shingles, making repairs on the roof as needed, and finally putting on the new shingles. They were able to complete the...
Long term volunteers arrived in Asheville from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Virginia, and Manitoba. We arrived as cold and snow invaded this area. Saturday we were secluded in the hotel since the restaurants were closed and we could not...
Greetings from a cold and wintry West Ashville! Sunday night we welcomed 12 volunteers from the Landis Valley Christian Fellowship and a newly married couple from Ohio. Seven young men arrived from Ontario, Canada for the Bridge Program . This week...