This week, volunteers came from New York, Kansas, Ontario (Canada), Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Montana. Work continues on the RSAA building. The countertop in the kitchen has been installed—much to the cook’s delight! Concrete was poured to...
Although a larger volunteer group had to cancel at the last minute, two weekly volunteers from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, joined our leadership team on site—and what an impact they made. With fewer hands but plenty of determination, the team began...
We had a great group from across the country this week with representation from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, and we all speak the same language – ‘responding to disaster’! Dwayne’s home is nearing completion,...
We had a total of 11 volunteers during the week of October 13–17—8 weekly volunteers and 2 leadership volunteers—working on the Sumey Bridge in Black Mountain. They came from Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, and Montana. On...
Volunteers came from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Montana, and Oregon. What a thrill to hear the stories and experiences of our wonderful volunteers. Work continued on the RSAA building with the installation of flooring, as well as the removal of sinks...
At the Elk project site, nine long-term volunteers are currently serving, joined this week by two weekly volunteers from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As the project officially opened, much of the week was spent organizing and setting up the kitchen and...
Our crew from last week were all replaced with people from Ontario. Our new crew was small, only 3 additions, but a lot was accomplished. We completed the painting and caulking. All the doors were installed along with the trim. The window trim was...
West Asheville welcomed 2 volunteers this week. Though a small number the crew leaders managed well in accomplishing many tasks on the job lists. Houses in Swananoa were sided, taking many hours. A ceiling was taken down and subflooring was...
We had a total of 16 volunteers during this week 10/4-10/10, 7 weekly, 5 daily, and 4 leadership, to work on the Gregory West Bridge. They came from PA, NY, VA, NC and SC. Ten of the volunteers worked on the bridge on Saturday, 10/4, fixing rebar,...