Ashland/Appalachia

Appalachia Spring Break

3/4/2023 — 3/10/2023

*COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY*

Ashland, Kentucky is an extreme contradiction of natural beauty and urban industry, hometown hospitality with a “big city” feel in the middle of rural Appalachia.  Hidden among the rolling hills and smiling faces is an undercurrent of poverty, illiteracy, homelessness, and drug addiction.  The Send Relief Ministry Center in Appalachia is uniquely situated in Ashland, Kentucky, and serves 3 states; Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. 

The Send Relief Ministry Center works alongside local pastors, church planters, and other local Christian ministries with a variety of community engagements such as  Food Distribution; Reading Assistance Programs; School Outreach / Day Camps and Assistance; Community Service, and Beautification Projects. 

This center is also the Hub for Send Relief’s Crisis Response and assistance to The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) network.

What will you do?

Projects during scheduled GenSend Break opportunities will be geared towards working with specific planters/pastors to connect with the community.  Come alongside Send Relief and committed pastors/church planters who live and serve this Tri-State community.  Housing is provided at the Send Relief Ministry Center located in Ashland, KY.  Transportation to and from the ministry sites will be on your own.

Trip cost: $210 per volunteer (transportation is not included)

Next steps: 

1. Register yourself and your group.
2. Pay a deposit to confirm your reservation.
3. Group leaders only: send invitations to group members to join your team
4. Submit final payment (30 days before arrival)

Once you are registered, you will receive a series of emails with details regarding your event.  We will equip you with the information you need to make your experience meaningful.