Since 2001, the Nativity Knights of Columbus Father Sikora Council #7992 and Nativity Parish, in partnership with the Appalachian Construction Crew, Inc—a Christian non-profit organization—have built 25 homes for families living below the poverty level in the heart of Appalachia. We need your help to continue the home building effort in one of the poorest counties in our country.
Help build the 26th Home!
For the last 23 years, the Nativity Knights and Nativity Parish have partnered with the Appalachian Construction Crew operating out of Bellevue, Nebraska, to build one or two homes in McCreary County, Kentucky, which is rated as one of the top counties in this country for income below the poverty level. Throughout the year both crews raise money to offset the cost of approximately $100,000 to build the home.
Last year, costs continued to rise because of inflation and the three-bedroom home cost $107,000. With the generosity of Nativity Parish, Nativity has raised over $100,000 in past collections and is the main funding source for the annual home building effort. Without Nativity’s support, the home building effort would have ceased in 2005.
Last year, the combined crews built a home for the Creekmore family. The family had a total income of approximately $26,000 and the family of three lived in a rundown trailer with significant mold and electrical issues. We are trying to exceed our past collection efforts to reach $110,000, but we can’t do it without your help. This will be the 26th home built by Nativity and the Knights. Please help if you can, but above all pray that we may be able to continue this important mission!
THANK YOU, WE MET THE GOAL! Your tremendous outpouring of support allowed us to not only meet, but exceed our goal in record time. We had a goal of $110,000 and we are now at $113,984 and donations continue to arrive every day. God bless you all for ensuring that we will build Nativity’s 26th home in June for the Perry family. Refer any questions to Bob Corsi, bobcorsi@cox.net
About the 2024 Building Project
This year, Good Shepherd Chapel in Whitley City selected the Perry family of two to receive the next home. The family lives with grandparents for child support while the father works. The new home will be built on a lot next to the grandparents. The family’s total income is $21,000.
Over a very compressed two weeks in June, the combined crews will build a 1,100 SF, three-bedroom home, complete with porches, heating/AC, appliances, and a septic system—the family assists if they are able. A handyman prepares the foundation and because of county requirements, we must hire local electricians, HVAC specialists, and plumbers who work side-by-side with our crews to complete the home, which has significantly added to our costs. Nativity will again provide new complete beds for all the family members.
