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Logan, West Virginia The people that live in the Appalachian region of West Virginia are precious, hardworking people that are doing there very best to provide for their families in an impoverished environment. The collapse of the coal mining industry several years ago mean that many families struggle to secure the very basics to sustain life. The terrain is harsh. Industries and corporations fail to invest in the region leaving men and women without the opportunity to secure alternate employment. The mission of the ADC is to provide and support local families with food, education, services and manpower while meeting their basic needs so they can minister to their spiritual needs. Coming to the ADC will depend upon the skills that you can offer. There is much to be done! Painting, plumbing, building repairs, teaching literacy and computer skills, feeding hot meals to the elderly, giving boxes of food to families, the list goes on and on. But, we also take the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ to these hurting people, offering hope in a seemingly hopeless situation. That is why your participation is so very important! The Region (The Dream Center) Location: five miles south of Logan in Holden, WV; Appalachian Central Sub-Region Population: 26,000 people in Logan County; 15,000 people in Logan; 600 people in Holden Cost of Living: Average yearly income: $7,900 - ranked last in WV; 27% of population living in poverty – ranked 2nd in WV; ARC designation as a Distressed County in Appalachian Region Unemployment: 20% - highest in WV Industry: Coal Mining and related fields Current Largest Employer: Arch Minerals & A. T. Massey Coal Company Nearest Commercial Airport: regional airport at Melville - 8 miles north; commercial airport at Charleston, WV - 60 miles north Building: 40,000 square feet on 1.8 acres; 3 floors and full basement; 10 offices; 27 sleep rooms; 4 restrooms with showers; commercial grade kitchen, 500 seat dining hall, medical and vision clinic; food storage for 10 semis; freight elevator Value: $4,000,000; donated by Massey Coal Company Previous Use: offices and company store for 50 years + Your Opportunities to Minister Onsite Ministries - 1,300 hot meals served per month; 250 – prepared per month; marriage, occupational and career counseling; medical and vision clinics; beauty salon; Sunday School Breakfast for 100 children per week; monthly youth retreats and children’s crusades Community Ministries - 300 hot meals delivered per month; home repairs; adopt-a-block program; community service agency; senior citizens part-time job referral; auto repair; jail ministry; released inmates follow-up program; mom’s day out program Misc. Ministries - food distribution center for area churches – 1 semi per month; Logan County designated disaster center Ministry Needs - beauty supplies; hygiene products; diapers; cleaning supplies; bed frames; tables; chairs. Overseen by Pastor Michael Hartwell, your participation is appreciated and will be organized by our missions director, Richard Dakin. This local mission field is do-able and reachable. Your efforts will make a difference and you will never be the same! Contact the Applachian Dream Center at:
P.O. Box 758 |