Three years is a long time to volunteer to do anything. In 4 days I will finish my last term as an Appalachian Forest Heritage Area (AFHA) West Virginia,AmeriCorps. In those years I have learned the names of 120 other AmeriCorps serving the state of West Virginia. I have worked for 6 different supervisors at 4 differentContinueContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to 3 years of AmeriCorps Service.”
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JoLynn Powers AmeriCorps, Returns 1920’s Christmas Cards to Local Resident.
When redevelopment on the Golden Rule Department and Furniture store began, no one knew what was hiding in the 1902 building. Woodlands Development Group bought the Belington, West Virginia building in spring of 2018.The plan for redevelopment included 10 apartments with a lower level retail space. Never knowing that the building was a time capsuleContinueContinue reading “JoLynn Powers AmeriCorps, Returns 1920’s Christmas Cards to Local Resident.”
Volunteers Impact the Future of The Golden Rule Building.
Often time’s volunteers don’t get to see the impact they have on a project. This is not the case with the volunteers who have helped begin the redevelopment of The Golden Rule building in Belington,WV this spring. Over 32 volunteers have spent over 220 hours donating their time and skills to bringing the 116 yearContinueContinue reading “Volunteers Impact the Future of The Golden Rule Building.”
The Joy of CreatingCommunity Art
When I graduated from college with a degree in art, I never thought that I would be a public art advocate or a muralist. Of course, I never thought I would be on TV or an AmeriCorps Service Member either. Today working on community art projects is one of the things that gives me theContinueContinue reading “The Joy of CreatingCommunity Art”
Saying Goodbye to Elkins West Virginia
I have left jobs, lost jobs, ran from jobs and wanted different jobs, but I am not sure I am happy about leaving this job. I am leaving my AmeriCorps position in Elkins West Virginia to move on to my final year as an AmeriCorps to a smaller town called Phillipi, West Virginia. AfterContinueContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Elkins West Virginia”
Warm Feet for Winter Project was a Meaningful Success.
Today was a beautiful West Virginia early winter day. The temperature was 50 degrees, the sun was shining, and my car was loaded with donations to the local homeless shelter. 60 pairs of new socks overflowed into the seat of my little station wagon. I was able to collect them from my co-volunteers atContinueContinue reading “Warm Feet for Winter Project was a Meaningful Success.”
Being a Hellion for a Good Cause
As a teen I am sure that my Mother often thought I was a Hellion. I was a free spirit, with wild friends and an artist heart. I dressed in the fashion of the Punks and Goths, stayed out way to late and had to many boy-friends. I loved reading horror novels and watching darkContinueContinue reading “Being a Hellion for a Good Cause”
Why a Life of Service is not a Job, But a Life Style
With my second term as an AmeriCorps Service member half over and me reflecting on what my career plan should be. I have come to the conclusion that I want to keep in the service industry and hope to work for a nonprofit. I have committed to a lifestyle, not a job. I have spentContinueContinue reading “Why a Life of Service is not a Job, But a Life Style”
A Child’s View of the West Virginia State Capitol
Just recently I was asked to make a day trip to our State Capitol Complex for an interview about my work with economic revitalization and community development in rural West Virginia. I felt that it was time for my youngest son to see a different part of our state and learn a little about our governmentContinueContinue reading “A Child’s View of the West Virginia State Capitol”
Serving AmeriCorps and AFHA the Second Time Around
Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers, Methodist Minister and Host of the Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. As my first year of AmeriCorps service at the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area was quickly coming to a close I found myself feeling like my work in Randolph County, West VirginiaContinueContinue reading “Serving AmeriCorps and AFHA the Second Time Around”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 