WorkFest is an alternative spring break sponsored by Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), the 15th largest human services charity in the nation. More than 400 students from nearly 50 colleges and universities are participating.

“We are so lucky to have such dedicated volunteers at WorkFest,” said Kiara West, WorkFest Manager. “These students are devoting their breaks to come to an unfamiliar region and repair homes of those who don’t have the physical or financial means to do so on their own.”

From March 5-9, the Seton Hill group replaced siding, repaired roofs and provided other household repairs in Owsley and Clay Counties in Kentucky. Getting a hands-on experience of Appalachia and knowing lives are being changed is the true reward for students.

CAP President Bill Mills is enthusiastic about the students’ arrival. “These young people are such hard workers,” commented Mills. “Seton Hill students thrive knowing they are helping to change the lives of Appalachian residents in less than one week—how many people can say that?”

WorkFest 2007 will continue through the weeks of March 12 and 19.

Founded in 1964 and reaching more than 1,000,000 people annually, Christian Appalachian Project is the 15th largest human services charity in the United States and is an organization committed to serving people in need in Appalachia by providing physical, spiritual and emotional support through a wide variety of programs and services. For more information about CAP, please visit www.christianapp.org.