Mennonite Central Committee’s home-repair program in Appalachia changed its name to MCC Appalachia Build on April 2, replacing the former name, Sharing With Appalachian People.
Thousands of volunteers have come to Kentucky and West Virginia through the home-repair program known as SWAP. MCC Great Lakes, which oversees the program, decided to change the name after hearing requests from local staff, the community and board members.
“MCC Appalachia Build was chosen as the new name to reflect the goals of our program, which are to build relationships between homeowners and volunteers, to build understanding of the people and place, and to build safe housing for those in need,” said Kristin Overstreet, MCC Appalachia program director.
The focus of MCC’s program in Appalachia remains the same. MCC Appalachia Build provides volunteer service and learning opportunities through its home-repair program for low-income homeowners, many elderly, widowed or disabled.
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