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By admin, August 26, 2003

Six months after a widow in her 70’s came to the Appalachian Dream Center for assistance, her house has been completely torn down and rebuilt. During the Christmas holidays, an elderly woman came to ADC for a little assistance and fellowship. Shortly after meeting her, the staff became aware of the conditions she lived. Continue reading 'WIDOW’S HOUSE COMPLETED BY VOLUNTEERS'»

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By admin, May 9, 2003

New South Building - windows broken and superstructure crack.

Sunday, May 4, 2003 was a beautiful day. The sun was high and bright in the sky throughout the entire day. Shortly after the evening worship service, Richard Felts, Pastor of Parkway Church of God, was sitting in his office reflecting on the events of the day. Suddenly, it sounded as though the church was coming under attack! Hail began pounding the church and the cars left in the parking lot. Trees began to bend and snap like twigs. Everyone ran for cover! Continue reading 'Operation Compassion Sends Disaster Relief to Jackson, TN'»

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By admin, February 15, 2003

This Christmas was especially beautiful in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. With a cold crispness in the air and the gray clouds foretelling of snow, the frustration of an ailing economy appeared to vanish as everyone began to gather at the Appalachian Dream Center for a time of celebration and joy. Continue reading 'MERRY CHRISTMAS, APPALACHIA – 2002'»

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By admin, June 21, 2002

Old roof being removed from house.

The forty-eight hour span of time from May 4th through May 5th was a miraculous time for a disabled couple living in the shadow of the Appalachian Dream Center. For some time, this elderly, disabled couple had lived in a house without adequate roofing. Time had eroded the shingles and water had begun the decaying process on the decking and trusses. Continue reading 'Forty-Eight Hour Miracle in Appalachia'»

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By admin, May 31, 2002

During the recent floods in West Virginia, Operation Compassion’s Appalachian Dream Center was at the epicenter of relief activity. While the flooding was localized in McDowell County, the devastation was the greatest in the history of the state. Hundreds of homes were completely destroyed leaving only the slab foundations behind. Cars, trucks and other personal property were swept away by the floodwaters. Continue reading 'FEED THE CHILDREN DONATES FLOOD RELIEF SUPPLIES TO OPERATION COMPASSION’S APPALACHIAN DREAM CENTER'»