This week we had a transition of Long-Term Volunteer Staff. Don Mintmier, (Pennsylvania) arrived on Wednesday for a couple days of overlap with out-going Project Director J. Loren Yoder (Pennsylvania). Other departing LTVs during the weekend of April...
Wrap-up week, with our crew from Lancaster, PA area helping us. They get to attend two dedications this week, one at Indira Francis’ house on Wednesday, and one at the Stroders on Thursday. Indira did not want to sign her job card because it means...
By the Rio Grande Among the top tier of Texas singer-songwriters is Tish Hinojosa. Born and raised in San Antonio, her parents were immigrants from Mexico and her songwriting blends her Hispanic and Texan roots. She reached a much wider audience...
This week we had a transition of Office Managers. Joetta Schlabach, from Michigan, arrived on Wednesday and Lauren King departed on Friday, returning to Ohio. On Sunday, our weekly volunteers arrived. Joanna and Lester Brubaker...
As I flip through my small notebook, I recall the projects we have worked on in the last twenty- three weeks. I recall the remodels, the repairs, new builds, but most importantly owners and new friends we have encountered. I am reminded of the vast...
In one week, our time of service in Marianna FL, as a RV work site will be in our past! This week has been full with three jobs remaining to be finished. Job #10 – On Monday, Ray’s team removed the kitchen cabinets, patched the walls and...
Our second-to-last week for this term of service. Sad, but necessary to take a break. Some brave people will come back to serve in May, June, and July. The crew this week was mostly from the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania. Twelve of them were with...
This week has been bitter sweet for most of us here as we said farewell to two of our couples. Joanne and Dennis along with Bill and Sandi headed home after a ten week stay. We never say goodbye it is always “we will meet you again.” They...
David King championed our roofing effort this week. With his crew of up to eight or nine, he oversaw four roof replacements!! The fourth belongs to the daughter of our Catholic Charities caseworker, Cynthia Julian. We hope some of these home owners...
