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Raise the Roof Project was the recipient. One of their volunteers nominated them and co-director Jan Bailey elaborated for us, “At Raise the Roof Project campers and their leaders are vital to the projects. We have no paid staff except for our summer college interns who are paid a... Continue Reading
Appalachia Service Project was the recipient. ASP volunteers nominated them for the award. Dennis Burley, ASP’s Home Repair Coordinator, accepted the award. “We focus on energy efficiency, with the goal of reducing costs for the homeowner,” he explained. One system the... Continue Reading
Sierra Service Project was the recipient. Megan Walsh, SSP’s Program Director, accepted the award and explained that their five-person central staff is involved in a variety of courses and meet-up groups through the local Nonprofit Resource Center. SSP pays for these courses and covers a... Continue Reading
Alabama Rural Ministry the recipient. ARM replicates poverty housing by having their director and other community members live in “shacks.” These are small houses big enough to put a mattress; they sit in downtown Auburn. Lisa Pierce stays for a week and sleeps in the shack at... Continue Reading
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about circular saws. Continue Reading
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about making a cut with a circular saw. Continue Reading
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about using a compound miter saw. Continue Reading
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about drills. Continue Reading
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about impact drivers. Continue Reading
Rippling Hope was the recipient. Their nomination said, “Rippling Hope is all about hospitality. Carl and Robin Zerweck, along with their volunteers and interns, help to make every volunteer experience top notch. Food is made by Robin every day, showing the importance of nourishing the... Continue Reading
Sierra Service Project was the recipient for providing tool training for youth. A former SSP employee who nominated them said, “Sierra Service Project has been innovative in incorporating hands-on tool training to youth volunteers." Since the age range of volunteers varies greatly,... Continue Reading
Reach Mission Trips (formerly Reach Work Camps) was the recipient. One of their nominations said, “I worked for Reach and it was the most life-changing experience ever. I received so much guidance and encouragement from the staff.” Another nomination said, “The summer staff... Continue Reading
