Our Appalachia Youth Mission Trip coincides with Resurrection Parish Youth and Young Adult Ministries. The trip is still an opportunity to intentionally provide our young people a unique opportunity to experience their faith through serving others, learning skills, spending extensive time together building relationships, and understanding that “in giving we receive.” We will prepare for our Appalachia trip throughout the year to more fully serve the families of Appalachia.

**We currently have a waitlist for our 2023 trip.**

Please contact Mary Swindal, Pastoral Associate, at mswindal@resurrectionpgh to be added to the waitlist, the Appalachia email distribution list, or to ask any questions you may have.

What we do:
Each year in July, approximately 90 adults, college students and high school youth travel to Elkins, West Virginia for a week-long mission trip to repair and improve homes for families in the greater Elkins area. Preparation for the mission trip begins months in advance with team fundraising and with a dedicated group of volunteer leaders who work with the local Catholic Charities in Elkins to receive home repair applications, scout out and assess potential sites, and plan and prepare for the work that will be done. The adult leaders guide the youth throughout the week both on the jobsite and off. In addition to working a jobsite Monday-Thursday, the team has an opportunity for daily Mass, communal meals, planned recreation in the evening (like pool time and games), prayer, discussion, and dynamic evening programs. By the end of the week, the group will have completed great work, significantly changed the lives of those they’ve served, and will have had their own lives deeply impacted.

If you are a high school student (will at least be in 9th grade in the Fall of the upcoming school year) or college student who is looking for a fun, different, and meaningful experience, consider signing up for the trip! Those who have gone always say that it’s the best week of their year and can’t wait to go back. The memories are unforgettable and the friendships made are lasting.

If you are an adult – with or without construction and home renovation experience – who enjoys teaching and spending time with teens, and who loves to serve, consider signing up for the trip!

Want to help fund our trip?
Donate online: Fund Details | OSV Hub
or
Donations can be sent to:
Youth Ministry - Appalachia, Resurrection Parish
126 Fort Couch Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Checks can be made payable to “Resurrection Parish” with “Appalachia” in the memo.

Upcoming Fundraisers for Appalachia 2023:
Hand-Made Nativity Raffle - on sale in parish office and at Theme Party; drawing on May 1, 2023
Theme Party! - Sunday, April 30, 2023
Hoagie Sale - 2nd sale possible in spring
Car Washes (minimum of 2) - dates TBD