United Methodist Church of Danbury

Appalachia Service Project

The 2020 trip has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 virus.

Consider helping to make homes warmer, safer and drier.

ASP provides vital housing services to low-income families living in Central Appalachia as well as transformational life experiences to both those we serve and the volunteers offering their service.

Please email comments or questions to [email protected].

In 2019 we served in Perry County, Kentucky. Click here to view the slideshow.

Appalachia service project

Our Mission

The Danbury Appalachia Service Project is managed under the auspices of the Danbury United Methodist Church in cooperation with other local churches. Our mission is to provide high school aged youth from the greater Danbury, CT area an opportunity to volunteer a week of their summer, repairing the homes of low-income families in Central Appalachia. The youth, and their adult chaperones, take part in the Appalachia Service Project Youth Program which is headquartered in Johnson City, TN. There are no requirements to belong to any religious organization in order to participate.

2019 Required Forms

(print double sided if possible)

(adult signature must be notarized)

In addition to the above 3 forms please provide
  1. A copy of your insurance card (front and back)
    1. If you do not have health insurance very reasonable coverage can be obtained – ask about this at the Rally.
  2. A check for $225 made out to Danbury ASP ($245 after 5/2)

2019 Stock Forms

(print double sided if possible)

ASP National Information

(ASP Expectations and Rules and Safety Manual for Volunteers)

2019 Training Dates

(sign up for one of each)
2019 Basic Training
(first time ASPers only)
Sun. 3/24 12-2 PM or Sat. 4/6 10 AM – noon 
 
2019 Advanced Skills
Sun. 4/28 12 – 6 PM  or Sat. 5/4 9- 3 PM
 
2019 Car Washes
(sign up for any two)
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – 3/23, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11
Sunday 12 – 4PM – 4/7, 5/19

Slideshows

To view pictures from our 2011 trip to West Virginia click here.

Click here to view the slideshow from our 2012 trip.

In 2013 we served in Lawrence County, KY and Martin County, KY.
Click here to view the 2013 slideshow.
 
In 2014 we served in Knott County, KY and Wise County, VA.
Click here to view the 2014 slideshow.
 
In 2015 we served in Wyoming County, WV.
Click here to view the slideshow.
 
In 2016 we served in Bland County, Virginia.
Click here to view the slideshow.
 
In 2017 we served in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Click here to view the slideshow.
 
In 2018 we served in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
Click here to view the slideshow.
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