AU Honors College K(no)w Poverty Week 2015

Last week, we were blessed to serve with a group of 60 Auburn University Honors College freshman. They joined us for two days of service as a part of the 2nd annual K(no)w Poverty Week. These brand new students arrived on campus a full week early to learn about poverty in rural Alabama and to get their hands dirty … Read more

Day 7 begins: Is this the day?

New Total: $46,562! Only $3500 left to go! Send me home tonight and pray as the real work begins for families! Glad to have Chris Kelsey from AUMC sitting with me this morning! Enjoying the beautiful weather and hopeful for the rest of the day! Consider giving and challenging someone else to give! #nomoreshacks2014 So … Read more

Day 6 Mid Day Report

Just a quick update! Our total is now $41,920 towards our goal of $50,000! This means we only have $8080 left to go! You can get me home early and you are making a difference for a family who needs a roof, wheel chair ramp, or new floor. Something special happening tonight! We are looking … Read more

Day 5- Topped $38,000

End of Day 5: As the night closes and the temperature drops I am concerned. I have not checked the weather and the temps dip down to 41 tonight. My shack is not weatherized so I can expect some pretty cold air. However, I am also completely exhausted but in a great way. We have … Read more