Sierra Service Project
The Sierra Service Project (SSP) is a non-profit organization providing life-changing experiences through acts of service repairing Native American homes. Each summer, approximately 1200 teenagers, 250 adult volunteers and 30 paid summer staff live, worship and work together on four different project sites. Together, their work results in over 100 safer, drier and more comfortable homes. Originally founded by several United Methodist Church ministers, SSP is now an independent non-profit organization. A goal for the next few years is to expand the program to additional project sites.
Asbury United Methodist youth have been very active with this organization. This past summer, we sent 18 youth and 3 adults to the Sierra Service Project in Loleta, California. Fundraisers are held throughout the year to cover all costs of those attending with Asbury's group.
For more information, check out the Sierra Service Project website here.