Glenn "Tex" Evans And ASP

The Appalachia Service Project was founded by the Rev. Glenn "Tex " Evans. The following is a short bio and story of the founding of ASP from their web site.

In 1969, Rev. Glenn "Tex Evans- a United Methodist minister- became one of the first people to connect the energy of youth with the needs of the poor.

During Tex's 13 years as director at Henderson Settlement in Frakes Kentucky, he witnessed the great need for home repair assistance. So as part of his already - thriving outreach to the people of Appalachia, he recruited 50 teen and adult volunteers to repair homes in Barbourville Kentucky. They worked on - site during the day and worshipped in the evenings. By summer's end, four families had safe, warm houses for the winter, fifty young lives had been changed forever - and a forty year- long legacy was born. 

But Tex was more than a leader,he was a born motivator. A true student of Appalachian culture and a legendary storyteller. He set the tone for what ASP is today: an extended family where laughter is king. Where relationships matter, and where changing the lives of families and volunteers alike is the highest priority of all.

My sons and I will be working for the ASP next week, more to follow.
Old Chief Sends, 

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