Below are images of volunteers hard at work repairing homes during CAP's WorkFest 2015 annual event.
Date: March 2015
Dedicated volunteers work to make much needed roof repairs.
The home of the Edwards family was in desperate need of roof repairs. Volunteers are working to make sure they will no longer have to worry about leaks.
Patty's porch was fragile and unsafe. Volunteers are working to repair her porch to make it safe and secure.
Volunteers worked tirelessly to repair as many homes as possible during the 3 weeks of WorkFest.
A volunteer working to finish Beverley's new porch.
Volunteers were working to finish an addition on Linda's home so both of her grandchildren would have a safe and warm place to sleep.
Ronald Cain can now safely enter and exit his home thanks to two new ramps added to his home during WorkFest.
Patty's home after WorkFest volunteers repaired her roof, front entry, and windows.
The Farley family was in need of having some windows replaced and interior and exterior doors.
During WorkFest volunteers were able to construct a frame and metal roof for Beverley's house, as well as, a stable porch.
Date: March 2015
Volunteers are at work building the Cain family a covered front porch.
The Cain family needs a wheelchair ramp from their deck to their driveway. A ramp would make it much easier for Ronald to enter and exit his house.
Volunteers are working to add an addition to Leslie's home so both of her grandchildren will have a safe and warm place to sleep.
Often, if participants are able, they will work alongside volunteers to help complete repairs to their home.
Volunteers are working hard to repair the roof of Tina's home so it will no longer leak and damage the inside.
During WorkFest volunteers are building a porch to connect into Molly's new roof system.
Lauren's home needed some of the exterior walls repaired. It's also in desperate need of roof repairs and insulation.
WorkFest volunteers are replacing 13 windows in Angie's home. Her new windows will be double pane and insulated. This will help protect her against harsh weather.
Date: March 2015
Patsy and Paul's house is in need of critical repairs. Among other things WorkFest voluteers will replace the porch, roof, and window frames.
"I have never wanted much but a safe, warm environment for my family to call home"
Patsy
Volunteers are hard at work making homes safe, warm, and secure for families in need in Appalachia.
Volunteers work with CAP crew leaders to make roof repairs.
Angie and her daughter were forced to move out of her home because she could not afford the repairs to make it safe.
Angie says that things are now getting better each day for her and her daughter.
A group of volunteers work together to repair a home.
Dedicated volunteers hard at work making critical home repairs for a family in need.
Date: March 2015
During WorkFest volunteers will build Rachel a much needed deck and steps for her front entry.
Volunteers will also replace 5 windows and install insulation along with other essential repairs.
Lauren currently cares for her son who is battling cancer. She has not been able to afford the expensive repairs her home desperately needs.
Lauren’s floors and the seals in her living room will be repaired.
Erica and Jack have 2 small children. They have been unable to afford to repair their leaky roof. The leak was so bad it caused their sons bedroom ceiling to fall through.
Erica worries about the safety of her children in the home. She has been praying and hoping to be able to provide them with a safe home to live in.
Carmen has been battling diabetes for 12 years. She spends most of her days bedfast, she does sometimes get to the living room to sit for a while, but her home is cold and drafty so she can’t stay in there long.
Candice is 78 years old. She is in desperate need of a ramp due to the struggle she has climbing her steps she is in dire need of hip replacement.
