Appalachian Service Project Helps Residents Impacted by Floods

An economics and finance student at the State University of New York in Plattsburgh, Kyle Pascullo is scheduled to graduate at the end of the year. Concurrent to his studies, Kyle Pascullo has enjoyed working with the Appalachian Service Project, a Christian ministry that has a history of connecting youth with people in need.

The organization focuses its work on families living in poverty in the Appalachian region. Throughout its 47-year history, over 377,000 volunteers have rehabbed or rebuilt more than 17,000 homes in rural central Appalachia.

Following the heavy rains and severe weather that occurred in West Virginia in June of this year, 26 people lost their lives and hundreds of homes and businesses were ruined. A total of 54 counties declared states of emergency, and 200 National Guard members were activated to help in rescue and response efforts.

Amidst the devastation in West Virginia, the Appalachian Service Project mobilized to help the hundreds of victims of the floods. More than 2,700 volunteers with the organization are working to repair homes and instill hope in those impacted by the floods.