Project Crossroads is an outreach ministry designed to address basic needs such as housing for the ederly, handicapped and low income families, and provide an avenue to witness the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Crossroads provides emergency assistance to upgrade home electrical systems, repair or replace plumbing systems and install heating systems.  SMP groups are hosted in local churches.

See www.projectcrossroads.org
Contact:  Knox Singleton, knox66@cox.net
Cost:  $215/person ($150 additional family members)

Groups spend their days helping with basic home repair needs.  We connect service and worship in obedient response to God's love for us.  We immerse groups in a cross-cultural setting, where participants are encouraged to build new relationships across generations, among people from other racial groups, and with those from other denominations.

See www.pittsburghproject.org
Contact:  Kim Snyder, kim.snyder@viennapres.org
Cost:  $215/person ($150 additional family member)

The Mississippi Gulf Coast continues to be in great need of volunteers to help repair homes ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.  This week-long project involves basic building skills which may be taught on site, as well as daily devotions, sharing chores and living together as a VPC family in Long Beach Presbyterian Church.  Various members of the church are anxious to tell their survival stories as we repair their homes.  During the week the group often goes to New Orleans for a tour of their devastation from two hurricanes and the breached levees flooding.

Contact:  Bob Markle, rmarklejr@cox.net or Myrna Ives
Cost:  $250/person ($200 additional family members)

Costal Carolina is well known for its sandy beaches; however, hurricanes and unemployment have led to increasing proverty in this community.  By participating in work projects, you can help restore the hurting areas of NC.  Participants will do two days of work projects and two days of ministry with children.  Participants will spend time in the evenings in community activities that provide insight into the culture of the area.

See www.youthworks.org
Contact:  Liz Foskey, liz.foskey@viennapres.org
Cost:  $250/person ($200 additional family member)