Appalachia Service Project

The Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a home repair/home building ministry. ASP responds to the housing needs of economically disadvantaged people in Appalachia using a Christian perspective.

Our work crews tackle projects ranging from painting to retaining walls to replacing roofs to major structural surgery. In the process we learn new skills, meet volunteers from other churches, are challenged intellectually and spiritually and have fun. Most importantly, we get to know families as we work on making their homes safer, drier, and warmer. White Plains UMC has been participating in the Appalachia Service Project for 35 years.

2012 Signups have begun! 

For the Summer of 2012 we have scheduled 2 weeks of ASP. Week 1 is July 1-7 and Week 2 is July 8-14. We have begun taking applications for those spots. ASP is open to any youth in grades 8 or above who will be 14 or older by the departure date. We also need adult leaders and college age are welcome as well.

In order to sign up you need a $50 deposit and an ASP Registration form turned in. You can fill out the form online here

Or Print off a copy - ASP Registration Form. Click here to make payment online.

All participants under 18 will also need a Youth Med Form

All ASP participants are expected to follow the Safe Sanctuaries policies of White Plains UMC including a screening form for adult volunteers - click below to download a copy of our Safe Sanctuary policy and the appropriate screening form.

Safe Sanctuary Policy
New Adult Volunteer Screening Form
Returning Adult Volunteer Screening Form

Even if you can't go with us, you can participate in several ways. You can sign up to be a prayer partner, you can donate snacks or supplies, you can participate in our fund raisers. Most importantly, you can support all of our church missions through your Faith Promise gifts. 

The ASP organization's web site is http://www.asphome.org.

If you have any questions you may email the ASP leadership team at kristinhsmith(at)yahoo.com