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Remodeling for Health
Remodeling for Health

The goal when making repairs to homes is to improve the living conditions for those who live there. But, if not done correctly, some remodeling activities can cause health problems. Continue Reading

Date posted08/18/2017


Drywall Finish Instructional Video
Drywall Finish Instructional Video

Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about finishing drywall. Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2017


Drywall Hanging Instructional Video
Drywall Hanging Instructional Video

Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about hanging drywall. Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2017


Ramp Instructional Video
Ramp Instructional Video

Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about ramps. Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2017


2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality
2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality

Mountain T.O.P. was the recipient. The idea of radical hospitality is a foundational practice at Mountain T.O.P. Simply put, they find ways to say ‘”yes.” If it is within reason and will not contradict the integrity of their programs, they are ready and willing to step... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2016


2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Management Excellence
2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Management Excellence

Service Over Self was the recipient. A community partner organization nominated SOS for this award. They wrote, “Phillip Walkley, the Executive Director of SOS, is a great servant leader who manages the team at SOS with humility and high expectations. He is extremely organized and has a... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2016


2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Community Partnership Recipient #1
2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Community Partnership Recipient #1

Ozark Mission Project was a recipient. They hold 12 camps throughout the state of Arkansas. In each community it serves, OMP partners with community organizations. We especially want to highlight that OMP partnered with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance this year. Cooking Matters classes... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2016


2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Community Partnership Recipient #2
2016 Best Practice Award Winner: Community Partnership Recipient #2

Rebuild Upstate was the other recipient. They partner with other nonprofits, schools, churches, and businesses in a number of ways. We want to specifically highlight the fact that this year, the City of Greenville, South Carolina contracted with Rebuild Upstate to manage its entire home... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2016


Start with the End in Mind
Start with the End in Mind

Walter Crouch, President/CEO of Appalachia Service Project, gave a thirty-minute closing speech, "Start with the End in Mind" at ReFrame Conference. The focus of the address was on the quality of outcomes rather than just the quantity of outputs. Continue Reading

Date posted11/11/2016


Insulation Instructional Video
Insulation Instructional Video

Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about installing insulation. Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2016


Safety Video
Safety Video

Instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about safety. Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2016


Open Forum: Home Repair Volunteers
Open Forum: Home Repair Volunteers

The webinar starts 16 minutes into the recording. This webinar was an open forum on the topic of volunteers. Participants included people from Housing Assistance Corporation, Christian Appalachian Project, HopeBUILDERS, Kentucky Emergency Management, and Sierra Service Project. Continue Reading

Date posted05/4/2016