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Appalachia Service Project

“We accept people right where they are, just the way they are”

– ASP Founder Glenn “Tex” Evans

Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a home repair ministry to needy families of Central Appalachia. Youth and adult participants grow spiritually, gain self confidence, and bridge communities. Hard work and relationship building are part of the experience. ASP has been doing this work for more than 50 years. Learn more about the organization on their website.

Spend a week in the fresh mountain air repairing roofs, walls, floors, foundations, and bathrooms, in addition to making homes accessible through porch and ramp repairs or additions.

A typical day with ASP starts with breakfast in the dining hall of the living quarters (usually a community church or school), after which teams prepare lunches and water coolers for the day. Vans are loaded with supplies, and teams spend most of the day at their work site, often interacting with the families they are serving. The hours spent at the work site provide needed time for repairs, as well as necessary time to build relationships with their family and with each other. We usually return the the Center by late afternoon, with plenty of time to shower and help with a few chores to maintain the center or help with dinner.

Evenings are spent in fellowship, hanging out with teams from other churches and learning about the Appalachian culture. Jigsaw puzzles, four-square, CanJam and ice cream trips are plentiful.

ASP can truly be a life-changing experience. Adult chaperones have not only been blown away by the experience of helping the families of Appalachia, but by the incredible dedication of the young people who participate. Construction experience is not necessary; patience and an openness to learning is all that is needed.

Views from Appalachia Service Project 2022(Slideshow)

“Because This is Where They Live” including words from the ASP Founder Rev. “Tex” Evans

ASP 2023: June 18 – 24    Destination: TBD

 

If you are interested in the ASP 2023 Trip, contact Kevin Swann by filling out the ASP Inquiry Form

ASP 2023 Fundraiser and Meeting Dates:

  • ASP Fall Chore Day – November 5, 2022 8AM – 12PM, Arrive at 7:30AM
  • ASP Spaghetti Dinner – March 10, 2023 6PM – 8PM, Arrive at 4:30
  • ASP Information Meeting –  in the Youth Wing
  • ASP Spring Chore Day – Saturday May 6, 2023 8AM – 12PM, Arrive at 7:30AM
  • ASP Orientation Day – TBD
  • Van Packing – June 17, 2023 – 10:30AM (Adult volunteers meet at 8AM to get the work van’s)

Contact: Kevin Swann: swann.kev@gmail.com

Forms and Documentation Links:

Volunteer Statement and Registration Form Link:

Information on the Volunteer Statement and Registration Form is important and cannot be overlooked.  If I do not have this form, You cannot leave with us on Sunday, June 18th. Tetanus shot = required.  FYI, these are kept in a binder with each van and ASP staff for Medical Emergencies.

I need 1 original (mark it please.  Sometimes it is hard to tell), 6 copies.  And 6 copies of the your Medical card (Staff will not need this).
Holes punched is a great way to help me get these in binders.
Volunteer Expectations, Rules, and Regulations for All Volunteers Link:
When volunteers sign the Volunteer Statement and Registration form along with the Covenant Sheet, they confirm their agreement to abide by the Expectations, Rules and Regulations of ASP.  We will terminate the participation of any individual or group that does not follow these guidelines.
Sensitivity, Safety, and Stewardship

Prior ASP Trips:

Here are photos of prior ASP trips:  ASP Photo Galleries


Miscellaneous articles and links:

Appalachia Service Project Day – March 17, 2019.  Listen to the Homily by Drew Bradley and Izzie Hirschy.  ASP Homily

For more information about the ASP organization, go to www.asphome.org.

Want to know more about construction? www.doityourself.com