Mountain Top Removal


Direct Service-Awareness
Spencer, West Virginia-$700

The Appalachian mountain region is being destroyed for its coal by the practice of mountain top removal. The environment not only suffers but so do its local residents from deteriorating health, poverty, and homelessness. Volunteers with the Appalachian Catholic Workers strengthen the community by working with the elderly, helping neighbors collect wood for the winter, and getting in the field when it is hay season. The trip includes work projects on the Catholic Worker farm, trip to a coal mine, and a night of Appalachian culture. For more information about Appalachian Catholic Workers: www.acwfarm.com