Appalachia Service Project commits to rebuilding 200 homes for those impacted by Helene

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Appalachia Service Project (ASP) announced on Thursday it will rebuild or repair 200 homes for those affected by Hurricane Helene.

As of Thursday, funding has been secured for the construction of 25 homes, according to the ASP.

“At ASP, we believe in the power of community and resilience,” Melisa Winburn, ASP President and CEO, said in a news release. “Our commitment to rebuilding and repairing 200 homes isn’t just about restoring physical structures, it’s about restoring hope. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has already stepped up to support this mission, and we know that together, we will help families regain stability after such profound loss.”

After the hurricane, ASP teams assisted with muck-out operations, helped families remove debris, delivered resources and more.

“Rebuilding or repairing 200 homes is a major undertaking, but it’s not beyond reach. We have already secured funding for 25 homes, which means that 25 families will soon have a safe, dry place to call home again,” Chris Schroeder, Vice President of New Build and Disaster Recovery, said in the news release. “But we can’t stop here—there are still many more who need our help, and we’re calling on volunteers and donors to help us finish this important work.”

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