Circular Saw Instructional Video: Intro
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about circular saws. Continue Reading
Date posted05/18/2015
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Circular Saw Instructional Video: Making a Cut
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about making a cut with a circular saw. Continue Reading
Date posted05/18/2015
Compound Miter Saw Instructional Video
Detailed instructional video from Appalachia Service Project about using a compound miter saw. Continue Reading
Date posted05/18/2015
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Home Repair Photography Ethics
Last month we encouraged you to take a lot of photos this summer so that you can more effectively share your organization’s stories year-round. Visual images are a wonderful way to convey your mission and evoke strong emotions, which can lead to monetary or in-kind donations. Continue Reading
Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted06/12/2014
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Plan Now to Promote Year-Round
It’s a busy time of year! Summer volunteers and staff are arriving and, for some, the next time you get to take a deep breath will be Labor Day. That said, there’s an important element you need to be thinking about right now for the same reason that you’re crazy busy. Continue Reading
Postedby Chris Manley
Date posted05/20/2014
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Should You Charge for Home Repairs?
Most of our member organizations do not charge clients (aka homeowners, residents, or families) for home repairs. Some nonprofits do, however. Continue Reading
Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted04/15/2014
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Volunteer (aka Camper) Fees
Many home repair organizations rely on volunteer fees as a main revenue source. Prices for a week-long summer trip with organizations that we researched range from $229 to $595 per person, including food and lodging. Continue Reading
Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted03/18/2014
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Outcomes vs. Outputs
It is fairly easy to determine the outputs of your home repair work. For starters, count the number of volunteers who served with you, how many people you helped, and the number of homes you repaired. Continue Reading
Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted02/19/2014
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Substandard Housing Definition & High Impact Repairs
What exactly is considered substandard housing? Appalachia Service Project, one of ReFrame Association’s founding member organizations, recently set out to define this term. Continue Reading
Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted01/23/2014