St. Tammany Parish and Lifeway World Changers

What:   Youth volunteers will give new life to 23 homes of low to moderate-income families in St. Tammany Parish. Materials used to complete the repairs, like lumber, paint, windows and doors, are purchased through the Community Development Block Grant (CBDG).

When:  Monday, June 24-Saturday, June 29, 2013

Where: The New Claiborne area along Hwy 36 between Abita Springs and Covington
                Area includes: Dahlia St., Violet St., Eden St., Dogwood St., Emancipation St., United Church Rd., 11th St., 12th St., and Arthur Rd.

Why:     This is the second year the group, whose mission in part is to, “…provide Christian youth and adults with opportunities to serve a community physically and spiritually through practical learning experiences that teach servant-hood and a personal commitment to missions,” has worked with St. Tammany Parish Government. The beneficiaries were selected through an application process, and most are disabled and/or elderly.