Special Holiday 2013 Edition

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look what YOU did this past summer more details on pages 4-5 People served 1,405 Adults [32.5%] 457 Children [18.4] 257 Elderly [14.7%] 207 Disabled [26.8%] 377 Single parents [5.2%] 73 Grandparents raising 34 grandchildren [2.4%] Homes repaired

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Volunteers 14,122 HELPING HANDS (see page 8) 39

FAMILIES still in need:

3,346

INVESTMENT

in 32 Central Appalachian Counties Investment in Home Repair Outreach $ 3,269,201.61 Cash Infused in Local Economies $ 1,225,235.04 Investment in Volunteer Labor $10,951,661.70

Total Investment



$ 15,446,098.35

All gifts to help NEEDY FAMILIES between now & December 31 can be DOUBLED (up to $50,000)!

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hen the economic crisis struck a few years ago, the folks who were hit hardest were those families already at the bottom and struggling to survive. And now, they are the slowest to recover too … the unemployment and poverty rates here are TWICE the national average. That’s why this matching grant is such a blessing. What a great way to make your dollars go TWICE as far in helping these families have a warmer, safer and drier winter.

Please help as generously as you can before December 31. And THANK YOU for being part of this amazing work to help children and families living in one of the poorest regions of America … for showing the love of God to them … and for bringing hope and help in His precious name. We are grateful for you and pray God blesses you richly for the generous way you show His love to others through ASP! 

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im and Heather have three young children, including an infant who was born in August! Heather is a full time college student studying respiratory therapy and Tim is a currently unemployed contractor. They are struggling to pay all of their bills as they pay for Heather’s college education and raise their young children. The outside of their home had OSB, decking boards and even insulation that had been exposed to the elements and ruined. The interior had no floor coverings, though Tim had sanded and painted the subfloor. The bathroom floor was about to cave in due to water damage from the tub plumbing.

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o you remember Teresa who kept the cold out last winter by hanging a blanket over her flimsy storm door — the only one they could afford since her husband had lost his job in the coal mines and her daughter and three grandchildren had moved in? They had started a room addition for the kids — afraid the children would be taken away if they didn’t get the little boy and girls in separate rooms — but had to stop because they had no more money for materials.

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ASP volunteers did a radical makeover on both the exterior and interior of their home as we got ready to welcome the new baby. We had come at just the right time for this family! Tim worked outside everyday with the volunteer crews — teaching them how to do different things with his construction background. When we began the work inside, Heather and Tim were elated. All Tim could say was, “You guys have done so much for me! I don’t know how to say thank you!”

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AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Well, this summer ASP not only finished that room addition, but actually made it large enough for two rooms. Now Haley and Megan share a room (they asked us to paint their room purple!) … and Ryan has his own room too which we painted blue! ASP volunteers also dug a ditch behind Teresa’s home to stop the flow of water from going underneath and put up underpinning to keep the house warmer. And yes, you helped us get them a new front door too! “We’re so grateful for ASP and so thankful the children have their own rooms — it was getting pretty crowded with 6 people in this 2-room mobile home!” 

By the end of the summer, the third bedroom — as well as the exterior and interior of the home — were ready to welcome a new child. You truly helped this family get back on their feet through your support of ASP! 

“You worked a miracle on my house AND on my heart!” —Rita, Harlan, KY

Volunteers working on Teresa's room addition

Every year, you come and bring hope and help to the people of Breathitt County, KY. We know the challenges of ministering here in the mountains. Your teams always do such a good job and we want you to know that your tireless effort makes a real difference in the lives of our people. Thank you so much for all you do and please know that the ministers of Breathitt County support and appreciate your regular impact on our people. We consider you partners in the work of the Gospel and God’s Kingdom. God bless you,

Ma rk Driscill President Breathitt County Ministerial Association

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▲ Dennis Bailey is a walking, talking, banjo-, guitar-, and harmonica-playing entertainer living in Breathitt County, KY. Volunteers installed a septic system and first-time bathroom addition. Dennis will long be remembered by the ASP staff and volunteers who served him this summer as he always had a story and a song to share!

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KENTUCKY 186

WEST VIRGINIA

total homes repaired

139

5,021 volunteers 14 Helping Hands 17 room additions 92 roofs/guttering 42 foundations repaired 218 siding/painting 10 wiring updated 295 floors repaired/replaced 337 ceilings/walls/doors/windows 21 plumbing/wells/septic systems 92 underpinning/retaining walls 59 insulated/weatherized 139 porches/ramps/steps

TENNESSEE 85

total homes repaired

2,336 volunteers 5 Helping Hands 6 room additions 58 r oofs/guttering 19 foundations repaired 71 siding/painting 12 wiring updated 113 floors repaired/replaced 192 ceilings/walls/doors/windows 20 plumbing/wells/septic systems 49 underpinning/retaining walls 25 insulated/weatherized 78 porches/ramps/steps

total homes repaired

3,656 volunteers 11 Helping Hands 5 room additions 80 roofs/guttering 26 foundations repaired 135 siding/painting 9 wiring updated 164 floors repaired/replaced 249 ceilings/walls/doors/windows 16 plumbing/wells/septic systems 80 underpinning/retaining walls 42 insulated/weatherized 114 porches/ramps/steps

Appalachia one of the most beautiful — and needy — places in America

VIRGINIA 79

total homes repaired

1,818 volunteers 4 Helping Hands 2 room additions 36 roofs/guttering 15 foundations repaired 54 siding/painting 6 wiring updated 88 floors repaired/replaced 162 ceilings/walls/doors/windows 7 plumbing/wells/septic systems 17 underpinning/retaining walls 27 i nsulated/weatherized 57 porches/ramps/steps

North Carolina 48

total homes repaired

1,252 volunteers 5 Helping Hands 2 room additions 26 roofs/guttering 5 foundations repaired 35 siding/painting 60 floors repaired/replaced 38 ceilings/walls/doors/windows 7 plumbing/wells/septic systems 33 underpinning/retaining walls 11 insulated/weatherized 43 porches/ramps/steps 4

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We gratefully acknowledge the following friends of ASP who have offered gifts from April 12 thru October 31, 2013, to honor someone or as tributes to loved ones who have passed on Honor Gifts

In Honor Of / By

▲ Tobi and her grandparents October “Tobi” Asbury’s mom, Rachel, was recently diagnosed with cancer, forcing a move “back home” to Rachel’s parents so family help would be available during her treatments. ASP volunteers added two rooms to the family home in Tazewell, Virginia, so that Rachel’s brothers would no longer need to sleep in the living room.

Chikodili Agwuna Ruth Agwuna Chizoba Ebinama Onyinye Onyekwere Vivian Umeozulu Abbey Atchley Barbara Atchley Emily Atchley Barbara Atchley Isabel Brown Nancy Brown Cornet Caitlin Closs Thomas Closs Bubba & The Warden Crandall Tim Norton Walter Crouch James & Lorena Hagy Sara Hayes Tom Cullens Scott Ajax Dave & Kathy Bame Bob Bushong Tommy Cullens Judy Davenport deMarco DeCiccio Cary Finucane Karen Geiger Harold Heiser Richard Jenks Kate Kelley Doris Kimmell Judy LaRocca Joseph Mazza Alison McClelland Sally Miles Katherine Niebur Debra Norton Mary Nunnelee Tulio Quirantes, Jr. Ronald Reach

Memorial Gifts

In Memory Of / By

2010 – roofing cost for 1 square of shingles was $90/square with a 15 year lifespan 2013 – roofing cost for 1 square of tin is $55/square with a 30+ year lifespan We switched to tin for cost effectiveness and longer-term sustainability. Most of the time, costs go up — but here’s one instance where we are actually saving money! According to Dennis Burley, ASP’s Home Repair Coordinator and Safety Officer — “when it comes to long-term cost effectiveness and savings for a family, a roof and insulation are the two best projects we can do for them.”

ASP recently received a 4-star rating (highest possible) from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

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The Rev. Richard Andrews Sara Donaldson Austin Cloyd Roberta Arendt Aileen Fearon-Frisz Michelle Hanlon Anna Martin John Dopler Janet Dopler Robert Doyle Deborah Pender Steve Ellis Community United Methodist Church Fran Flick Kathy Braun Amanda Howe Sandra Schroeder Wesley & Joan Ummel Glenn Freedy Sara Donaldson Daniel Glowicki John & Jean Dawson John & Jeri Glowicki James & Martha Ingold John & Ann Ingold Michael Ingold Paul & Lola Ingold Peter Ingold Judy Wahls

Marilyn Sharko Patricia Spencer Joy Tabb David Talbert Lori Talbot Karen Williams Paul Witman Eric Zinckgraf Stephen Dixon Evelyn Debro Bessie Dixon Rebecca Henderson Margaret Love Will Edman Christine Cho Thomas & Ainin Edman Roben Martin Sarah McReynolds Morgan Wain Chuck Ellis Fred & Judy Darling Jane Ellis Fred & Judy Darling Stewart Emory Melody Emory Gladys Forney Douglas Gabel Hannah Frank Kathleen Dahlgren John Gerhard Harry & Pamela Middleton Jackie Glace Severna Park UMC Gene Gorab Lisa Coppotelli William Fitzpatrick Merrick & Alle-Lie Kleeman Tom Lenci David & Yvette Waldman Craig Griffie Sarah Griffie Stuart Gulley Ann Crenshaw

Kristopher Hoffman Dennis Hoffman June Hoffman John James Leslie Hutchings Jeremy Hutchings Rev. Leighton B. McKeithen Sara Donaldson Richard Miller Sara Donaldson Hugh T. Pace Gregory & Shelby Darnell Ryan Petrille Carol Alexander Mary Lynn Alvarino Marcia Benner Larry Boone Faith Butt Marion Campbell Joseph Cicchinelli John Collier Nancy Connelly David Davitch Todd & Marion Fielding Alicia Gross Jim & Chris Heimer Kathryn Himmelriech Kealey Family Lucinda King Customers & Staff at Mainland Grille Bill & Mable McDonough Lori Morrissey MaryAnn & Don Neblock

Linda Hageman Lyndal Hanna Tom Hartsog Kathryn Bennett Michelle Hudson James Hudson Harry Huggins Laurie Hoppe Rosie Huggins Laurie Hoppe Elizabeth Hutchings Jeremy Hutchings Frank & Ruth LaRock Mike LaRock Patrick Landau Helen Simon Tom Maddrey George & Amy Dulka Carol Jean McKenzie & Bill Maurer Fred & Nancy Riedel Martin Malone Anonymous John Maynard Staff & Faculty of Soddy Daisy High School Virginia Acuff Edward Scot Crosslin Janice Nelms Lori Philps Morgan County TN Summer Staff 2013 William Hudson Rev. & Mrs. Bruce Martin Larry & Sherryl Cook Bess Seelaus & Brad Mathisen The Millers Nancy, Curt, Chris & Terry Vonlehmden Bruce McMeekin Marion Boyce Torre McLain Melanie Griggs Ferd Moran Tom Cullens Sam Muriello Joann & Stan Benson

Miriam Myers Donald Myers Tyler Pollard John Doll Paul Ribelin Dave & Bonnie Jones Jen & Wayne Rickert Beth Lyon Matthew Robinette Cindy Nees Robert Rowland David Abbott Dr. Richard Ruby Janet Epstein & Nancy Epstein Matt Scotty Family Sandra Lu Newport Nikki Smith Dianne Hightower Hattie Stahl Fred & Jane Chandler Summers County WV Summer Staff 2013 Linwood Futrelle Judy White Scott & Nancy Barger Linda & Charles Baxter Kathryn Cornell Earl & Melody Correll Robert & Maria Hall Richard & Arthurine Hammon Martha Helms Lucinda McLain Wayne & Ann Overcash William & Constance Owens Carl & Gail Pieper Felix & Ann Rollins David & Donna Taylor Martha Turner

JoAnn Peart Holly Reustle Bryan Stefanski Mary Beth Stevens Carol Stork Thomas Waldie David Weber Rose Anne Yager Jeffrey Robinette Sharon Dean Cindy Nees Gene Scholten Dave & Bonnie Jones Rev. Dr. William C. Smith, Jr. Sara Donaldson Frank Taylor Sara Donaldson Matthew Tierney Paul Belloni Simon Gulak Mary Whitehouse Robin Cravey Bev Williams Sara Donaldson Cordelia M. Williams Dave & Bonnie Jones

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Winter 2013  April Sperow hugs her adopted son, Brandon — as dad William looks on. The Sperows are a fosteradoptive family who were served by ASP volunteers in Dickenson County, Virginia, this past summer. Two of the six children they are raising have cerebral palsy. Work on their home this summer included a drainage ditch to divert water away from the foundation, replacing the foundation and rebuilding a bathroom floor that was about to cave in.

ATTENTION:

United Methodists On December 3, all United Methodists are invited to participate in UMC #GivingTuesday — when every gift made online through The Advance will be matched dollar for dollar. ✔ Go to: www.umcmission.org, ✔ Click: “Give to Mission” button ✔ Type: Appalachia Service Project

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✔ Your gift matched by the annual conference! UMC #GivingTuesday is a contrast to the shopping traditions of Black Friday and Cyber Monday — and offers an opportunity to start off the holiday season by GIVING instead of getting, through organizations like ASP that are transforming the world for Christ.

3,346 FAMILIES APPLIED for help this summer … BUT ARE STILL WAITING for urgent home repairs — some of which include first-time plumbing, water and electrical service. Will you help us reach as many of these families as possible by giving your most generous gift today?

Helping Hands is an opportunity to be involved in service at times and in ways beyond the traditional volunteer experience. Helping Hands serve as mentors for new volunteer groups, as end of summer construction support, skilled trade support and also general administrative support.

Use this form to send help today…

Every gift between now and December 31 can be DOUBLED — up to $50,000! Give online at: www.BuildaNewYou.org/give

REGISTER FOR NEXT SUMMER NOW! Group leaders and members can now register for next summer ONLINE at www.BuildANewYou.org! We will operate 32 centers in five states next summer (Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia).

Summer 2014 Dates Week 1 – June 8, 2014 Week 2 – June 15, 2014 Week 3 – June 22, 2014 Week 4 – June 29, 2014 Week 5 – July 6, 2014 Week 6 – July 13, 2014 Week 7 – July 20, 2014

WE NEED YOU!

If you have a day, a weekend or longer to show God's love to a family through volunteer service, please contact: Director of Volunteers Karen Frederick 423.854.4434

4523 Bristol Highway Johnson City, TN 37601 Phone: 866.607.4433 Fax: 423.854.9771 www.BuildaNewYou.org ©2013 Appalachia Service Project, Inc.