"The Workcamp pulled our community together in a way nothing
else could have. Suddenly, everybodychurches, human-service
agencies, businesses, the media, clubs and even individualswere
working together with a common goal. The effects will last for
a long, long time."
Debora Baker
Program Coordinator, Tangipahoa Cares, Hammond, LA
"There is no other program that could have made such an impact
on the housing needs in our county. Im already making plans
for my next Workcamp."
Jeff Ross, Pastor
First United Methodist Church, Cedartown, GA
"Its snowing outsideand Im thinking of
all the people in our community who now have warmer homes. Tomorrow
is Thanksgivingand Im thankful for Group Workcamps Foundation."
Herb Big Crow
Oglala Sioux Tribe Energy and Housing, Pine Ridge, SD
"Ive cosponsored several Workcamps on two separate
Indian reservations. With a workcamp, we can take care of projects
wed never get to with our limited staff and budgets."
Cielo Gibson
Executive Director, Nez Perce Housing Authority,
Lapwai, ID
"Every housing professional has a list of projects you wish
you could dobut know youll never get to without more
money and more staff. Group Workcamps Foundation takes care of those projects
for meand my residents love the kids!"
Jolene Rising Sun
Director, Northern Cheyenne Housing Improvement Program, Lame
Deer, MT
"We have used a Workcamp to restore an entire neighborhood
within our community. The results so far exceeded our expectations
that we want them back again and again!"
Charlie French
Coordinator, Neighborhood Watch, Racine, WI |