Matthew 25:40
We identify needs within the communities in which we serve, and then assign work teams to address these needs. We do this by visiting the sites, meeting the families, and placing the right team on the job depending on their skillset. Our primary customers are elderly, or disabled neighbors on a very limited income whose homes have become unsafe for them. Our project managers oversee the work to ensure quality, and code compliance as necessary.
Unfortunately the needs far exceed our abilities to address them all. We are dependent on teams to do the work, but referrals come in year-round. We pray that we can raise enough support to be able to address dire needs when we have no teams available. We also plan to open additional site locations in West Virginia this year. Our prayer is to be able to raise enough support to eventually lower, or even eliminate costs for teams to come here and serve.
The West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps (WVMAW) is a Christian based non-governmental organization, that is supported in part by Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, other Christian denominations, and individual donations. These partnerships enable us to provide discipleship to those in need. The groups we recruit come from churches of various faiths, as well as from universities.
No we won't put you in a cold barn! Our housing locations around WV are all associated with local churches, and each has shower facilities and fully-equipped kitchens. Often, there is interaction with the local congregations, including worship, Bible Schools, conversations and cookouts. Housing locations and details below.
You also have a day off to enjoy beautiful West Virginia, where you may decide to go whitewater rafting, hike, picnic, swim, visit an exhibition coal mine, go to an outdoor theater, visit one of our State Parks or just hang out in the mountains!
We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. Your contribution today helps us make a difference. Please mail checks to WVMAW PO Box 18200 South Charleston, WV 25303. For electronic donations please click below or contact us directly.
