CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The goal of Mountain Mission’s HOPE Project is get June flood victims back in their homes before Christmas Day, according to Mountain Mission CEO John Roberts.
“Some are going to make it. Some are not, just simply because it takes time,” Roberts told MetroNews.
So far, Mountain Mission has distributed nearly $500,000 worth of building materials to families with flood-damaged homes in Clendenin and Elkview.
“We’ve been able to distribute enough building materials to about 125 families to help them get back in their homes,” said Roberts.
The project, which stands for Helping Our People along the Elk River, was formed after the June 23 flood.
More than five months since the disaster, Roberts said they’re still in need of volunteers this holiday season.
“It’s the holidays. It’s turning cold. After the first of the year, it’ll pick back up, but if there’s somebody out there that wants to get involved and you have a trade, you have a skill, and you have some time, get a hold of us and we’ll find a project that you can be a part of,” he said.
Volunteers can sign up by calling 304-344-3407.
Crews have moved into the next phase of the project on homes they’ve been working on, Roberts said.
“We’re past the bones part, the dry wall. We’re to the primer, the paint, we’re installing kitchens and bathrooms, helping these families with flooring,” he said.
More than 200 homeowners signed up for items through the HOPE Project.