Our volunteer group this week consisted of four people. Gary Martin, from Alaska, came to shadow the Project Director. Greg Reimer, from Washington, brought plumbing skills. Kim Shantz from Arizona and David Lindquist from Washington, rounded out the...
On Sunday, we welcomed a framing crew from southern Indiana. Doug Knepp and Kevin Marner brought 11 young men: Elmer Graber, Elvin Graber, Leland Graber, Matthew Graber, Nathan Graber, Jeffrey Knepp, Jeremiah Knepp, Logan Knepp, Luke Knepp, Javon...
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...
