Happy International Womens Day!

The sun was shining bright today… the crew headed back up to Hanover and put on a third coat of mud on the house they were working on.  Another smaller crew worked to replace floors in trailer also up in Hanover.  For those of you that were with us this past summer, the trailer belongs to  the gentleman who entertained us while working at his sister-in-laws house by singing old gospel tunes. Another new development up in that same area since this summer, the house we replaced floors in has now been raised 5 feet up in the air to prevent any future flooding.

Another group today started up at St. Vincent DePaul organizing the warehouse until a large truck arrived with donations. Many couches, chairs, sinks, doors, etc. where unloaded and placed in the warehouse.  We all then jumped into the car and followed the truck to the Itmann Foodbank where all the housewares, bedding and other goods were unloaded.  There will be a lot of good stuff going out on distribution day next Friday.

The third group of students went to the Maben Head Start where they had a wonderful time playing with the children.

This evening the students were given the opportunity to sit and talk with Debbie from St. Vincent DePaul. Debbie gave the group tremendous insight into life in Wyoming County.

Weather-wise tomorrow is suppose to be rather nasty with rain and thunder. The county is under a flood watch, so people are a little nervous.  Send lots of good, dry thoughts and prayers our way.

Happy International Womens Day!

The sun was shining bright today… the crew headed back up to Hanover and put on a third coat of mud on the house they were working on.  Another smaller crew worked to replace floors in trailer also up in Hanover.  For those of you that were with us this past summer, the trailer belongs to  the gentleman who entertained us while working at his sister-in-laws house by singing old gospel tunes. Another new development up in that same area since this summer, the house we replaced floors in has now been raised 5 feet up in the air to prevent any future flooding.

Another group today started up at St. Vincent DePaul organizing the warehouse until a large truck arrived with donations. Many couches, chairs, sinks, doors, etc. where unloaded and placed in the warehouse.  We all then jumped into the car and followed the truck to the Itmann Foodbank where all the housewares, bedding and other goods were unloaded.  There will be a lot of good stuff going out on distribution day next Friday.

The third group of students went to the Maben Head Start where they had a wonderful time playing with the children.

This evening the students were given the opportunity to sit and talk with Debbie from St. Vincent DePaul. Debbie gave the group tremendous insight into life in Wyoming County.

Weather-wise tomorrow is suppose to be rather nasty with rain and thunder. The county is under a flood watch, so people are a little nervous.  Send lots of good, dry thoughts and prayers our way.

Happy International Womens Day!

The sun was shining bright today… the crew headed back up to Hanover and put on a third coat of mud on the house they were working on.  Another smaller crew worked to replace floors in trailer also up in Hanover.  For those of you that were with us this past summer, the trailer belongs to  the gentleman who entertained us while working at his sister-in-laws house by singing old gospel tunes. Another new development up in that same area since this summer, the house we replaced floors in has now been raised 5 feet up in the air to prevent any future flooding.

Another group today started up at St. Vincent DePaul organizing the warehouse until a large truck arrived with donations. Many couches, chairs, sinks, doors, etc. where unloaded and placed in the warehouse.  We all then jumped into the car and followed the truck to the Itmann Foodbank where all the housewares, bedding and other goods were unloaded.  There will be a lot of good stuff going out on distribution day next Friday.

The third group of students went to the Maben Head Start where they had a wonderful time playing with the children.

This evening the students were given the opportunity to sit and talk with Debbie from St. Vincent DePaul. Debbie gave the group tremendous insight into life in Wyoming County.

Weather-wise tomorrow is suppose to be rather nasty with rain and thunder. The county is under a flood watch, so people are a little nervous.  Send lots of good, dry thoughts and prayers our way.

Yesterday we stopped into the Wyoming County Board of Ed and spoke with the assistant superintendent and are happy to announce that the board has approved our move to Huff Consolidated Grade School in Hanover.  We are very excited about the new opportunities that this new location will open up.  We are scheduling a meeting with the principal so we can see the school and discuss ways we can connect with the community.  We will continue to keep you posted on any  news.

Yesterday we stopped into the Wyoming County Board of Ed and spoke with the assistant superintendent and are happy to announce that the board has approved our move to Huff Consolidated Grade School in Hanover.  We are very excited about the new opportunities that this new location will open up.  We are scheduling a meeting with the principal so we can see the school and discuss ways we can connect with the community.  We will continue to keep you posted on any  news.

Yesterday we stopped into the Wyoming County Board of Ed and spoke with the assistant superintendent and are happy to announce that the board has approved our move to Huff Consolidated Grade School in Hanover.  We are very excited about the new opportunities that this new location will open up.  We are scheduling a meeting with the principal so we can see the school and discuss ways we can connect with the community.  We will continue to keep you posted on any  news.

The week kicked off with a chilly, but sunny morning.  The mountains were absolutely gorgeous with the snow and ice on the leafless trees and the blue sky as the backdrop.  I have to say, not a bad way to wake up.

For the service activities for today, we broke the HC students into three groups. One group went up to the Maben Head Start and helped in two different classrooms. From all reports everyone had a great time interacting with the kids.

A second group spent the day at the St. Vincent DePaul warehouse helping to sort and organize. At the end of the day when you walked into “Ned’s Place” it looked so nice you would have thought you were walking into a department store.

The third group took the long drive out to Hanover to apply mud to newly installed drywall.  The home owner had been flooded a couple of times and recently was able to raise his house on cinder blocks to prevent future flooding.  The flood damage that had occurred had ruined his drywall up to about 4 1/2 feet.  A group from Duquesne University tore out the drywall up to 4 1/2 feel and put in new drywall.  After a few coats of mud, it will be sanded and painted and be ready for the homeowner to move back in.

All in all it was a very good first day out.

The week kicked off with a chilly, but sunny morning.  The mountains were absolutely gorgeous with the snow and ice on the leafless trees and the blue sky as the backdrop.  I have to say, not a bad way to wake up.

For the service activities for today, we broke the HC students into three groups. One group went up to the Maben Head Start and helped in two different classrooms. From all reports everyone had a great time interacting with the kids.

A second group spent the day at the St. Vincent DePaul warehouse helping to sort and organize. At the end of the day when you walked into “Ned’s Place” it looked so nice you would have thought you were walking into a department store.

The third group took the long drive out to Hanover to apply mud to newly installed drywall.  The home owner had been flooded a couple of times and recently was able to raise his house on cinder blocks to prevent future flooding.  The flood damage that had occurred had ruined his drywall up to about 4 1/2 feet.  A group from Duquesne University tore out the drywall up to 4 1/2 feel and put in new drywall.  After a few coats of mud, it will be sanded and painted and be ready for the homeowner to move back in.

All in all it was a very good first day out.

The week kicked off with a chilly, but sunny morning.  The mountains were absolutely gorgeous with the snow and ice on the leafless trees and the blue sky as the backdrop.  I have to say, not a bad way to wake up.

For the service activities for today, we broke the HC students into three groups. One group went up to the Maben Head Start and helped in two different classrooms. From all reports everyone had a great time interacting with the kids.

A second group spent the day at the St. Vincent DePaul warehouse helping to sort and organize. At the end of the day when you walked into “Ned’s Place” it looked so nice you would have thought you were walking into a department store.

The third group took the long drive out to Hanover to apply mud to newly installed drywall.  The home owner had been flooded a couple of times and recently was able to raise his house on cinder blocks to prevent future flooding.  The flood damage that had occurred had ruined his drywall up to about 4 1/2 feet.  A group from Duquesne University tore out the drywall up to 4 1/2 feel and put in new drywall.  After a few coats of mud, it will be sanded and painted and be ready for the homeowner to move back in.

All in all it was a very good first day out.

Fourteen Holy Cross students arrived this afternoon as well as three wonderful PVs from Kansas (Dan, Mary and our newest PV Rebecca) amidst a downpour of all things, snow!  It snowed from about 8am this morning until 8pm, but luckily accumulations where not on the street so driving was easy.

After settling in, we headed to the Itmann Food Bank (where the HC students are staying) for an orientation.  We were lucky to have Arnie come and join us and give his perspective of life and culture in southern West Virginia. After orientation we commissioned for the students for the work that lies ahead for them.

Below is a glimpse of Mullens today from the Food Bank parking lot while we were waiting for the students arrival.