In 2020 a federally funded planning initiative was completed to establish and enhance recreation assets along the corridor and drive tourism into Southern West Virginia. The AHH or Appalachian Heartland Highway is a planned tourism and recreation corridor along West Virginia 152. If Boffo and the other major investors in this area realize their vision, the impacts on the region will be incredible. “We see the AHH 152 Tourism Corridor as the new Gatlinburg,” said Boffo, referring to West Virginia RT 152, a main north-south transportation artery through Wayne County. Boffo is one of several key stakeholders and business owners investing big dollars along an expanding recreation corridor in Southern West Virginia. At least that’s what Joe Boffo, owner and operator of Rustic Ravines, a premier cabin and ATV-rental facility in southern Wayne County, West Virginia, believes. When you think of Southern West Virginia, you should think of tourism and recreation. CAM seeks to alleviate the crippling poverty that devastates the region as well as to help break this cycle of poverty for their children.Tourism Corridor Could Mean Big Business for Wayne County The town of Dunlow sits in a very isolated area it's about 50 minutes away from the nearest fast-food restaurants and supermarkets. To put things in perspective, the state of West Virginia ranks 48th in teacher's pay, but those same teachers earn in the top 5% of salaries in the county. The community has been decimated by the departure of coal mining jobs, especially over the past 5-6 years, which were previously their economic bedrock. Cabwaylingo Appalachian Missions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to serve the people of the Wayne County, West Virginia community through various services. Envisioning a God-sized miracle transforming the Dunlow region into a productive, supportive, Christ-centered community of healthy families. The Christian service is an ecumenical effort sponsored by the Cabwaylingo Appalachia Mission, West Virginia.Ĭabwaylingo Appalachian Mission is to enrich the lives of others by loving, serving, leading, and nurturing in the name of Jesus. Since the Work Camp’s beginning in 1983, thousands of youths and adults from many different denominations and many parts of the country have come to live, work and worship with the people in our community. The Wayne County Work Camp is the result of individuals who, having served in various work camps in West Virginia and throughout Appalachia, felt a call to address the housing needs of the people of southern Wayne County. To experience Christian community as we live, work and worship together. To address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people by working together to make homes warm, safe, and dry To glorify God by sharing the love of Christ We will come together with three objectives in mind: The Wayne County Work Camp provides a summer service experience for youth and adults who desire a “hands on” opportunity to put their Christian faith into practice by serving those who are in need. WHEN: J~ JWHERE: Dunlow, Wayne County, West Virginia COST: $350 (See below for what this covers) FORMS TO PRINT AND FILL OUT: Work Camp Participant Application You can be a part of this Mission work in a myriad of ways: physical participation, prayers support and/or financially supporting the Mission work. We realize that a one-week commitment is large commitment of time, however, we ask that if the following information tugs at your heart that you prayerfully consider participating in the Mission. Social Ministry extends an invitation to you to participate in our Appalachia Work Camp. Joseph’s Church in an Appalachian Mission Work Camp Mary, Mother of God Church will be participating Horarios de Misas, Adoracion y Confesiones.Campo de trabajo de la misión de Appalacia.
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