Ozark Mission Project of Little Rock is seeking applications from Pine Bluff residents who need minor home repairs. Services will be free and the deadline to apply is Friday, May 5.
Youth plan to complete more than 60 service projects during their summer camp July 9-15 at Pine Bluff, according to a news release.
Because of donations, OMP is able to provide service projects at no cost this summer. OMP is a nonprofit ministry that takes youth groups to camp sites across the state each summer to help residents, according to the release.
Minor home repair projects can range from yard work and house painting to tasks such as construction of porches and wheelchair ramps. To be considered for a project, individuals or companies must fill out a one-page application. Age, income and religion is not a requirement when applying.
“OMP strives to be a helping hand to Arkansans who, for financial or physical reasons, cannot maintain their homes,” said Bailey Faulkner, executive director of Ozark Mission Project. “Last year, our youth volunteers and staffers served 271 individuals and families in 25 Arkansas counties.”
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More than 1,000 youth and young adults participate in OMP summer camps.
“OMP began in 1986 with a vision to be a Christ-led mission opportunity, offering a diverse cultural experience that equips youth to make a global difference. Today, OMP hosts 13 camps each summer, one winter college camp and a day camp serving all four corners of Arkansas,” according to the release.
Applications can be downloaded online under “Apply for a Project” at www.OzarkMissionProject.org. To submit a completed application, email omp@ozarkmissionproject.org or mail to P.O. Box 26525 Little Rock, AR. 72221, by May 5. Details: 501-664-3232.