Dear Friends in Mission: This summer, July 3-10, 2026, Compassion Creates Change&trade; and Avalon Church will partner to host Mission Appalachia, a mission trip to the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. Compassion Creates Change&trade;&nbsp;is a Christian non-profit that connects the people of God around the causes that are close to God&rsquo;s heart. The organization serves hundreds of children and families through Christian discipleship, community health programs, literacy and leadership development, and other compassionate relief work in the U.S. and Latin America. &nbsp;Appalachian poverty stems from a long history of resource exploitation, geographic isolation, and industrial decline (especially coal), leading to systemic underinvestment, poor infrastructure (roads, technology, healthcare), limited job diversity, and cycles of intergenerational hardship, resulting in higher-than-national rates of poverty, unemployment, and related social needs. Through Mission Appalachia, this mission team will partner will local non-profits partners throughout New River Valley (in southwest Virginia) to offer projects/programming focused on homelessness, the needs of the elderly, and empowering young girls. These projects include: interior/exterior paint projects for a homeless shelter, minor home repairs for two senior citizens; a health and wellness event; and a discipleship event called Heaven&rsquo;s RoyalTEA for girls ages 5-12. Would you consider giving a financial donation to the needs of this mission?&nbsp;<ol fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pray: Pray for the mission team, those we will serve, and the Compassion-in-Action projects this July!</li></ol>Compassion plus your contribution will make a world of difference for those in need. Thank you for your partnership in this important work.&nbsp;Sincerely,--Selena Holston-GabrielFounder/Director of Compassion Creates Change

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Dear Friends in Mission: This summer, July 3-10, 2026, Compassion Creates Change™ and Avalon Church will partner to host Mission Appalachia, a mission trip to the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. Compassion Creates Change™ is a Christian non-profit that connects the people of God around the causes that are close to God’s heart. The organization serves hundreds of children and families through Christian discipleship, community health programs, literacy and leadership development, and other compassionate relief work in the U.S. and Latin America.  Appalachian poverty stems from a long history of resource exploitation, geographic isolation, and industrial decline (especially coal), leading to systemic underinvestment, poor infrastructure (roads, technology, healthcare), limited job diversity, and cycles of intergenerational hardship, resulting in higher-than-national rates of poverty, unemployment, and related social needs. Through Mission Appalachia, this mission team will partner will local non-profits partners throughout New River Valley (in southwest Virginia) to offer projects/programming focused on homelessness, the needs of the elderly, and empowering young girls. These projects include: interior/exterior paint projects for a homeless shelter, minor home repairs for two senior citizens; a health and wellness event; and a discipleship event called Heaven’s RoyalTEA for girls ages 5-12. Would you consider giving a financial donation to the needs of this mission? <ol><li>Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li>Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li>Pray: Pray for the mission team, those we will serve, and the Compassion-in-Action projects this July!</li></ol>Compassion plus your contribution will make a world of difference for those in need. Thank you for your partnership in this important work. Sincerely,--Selena Holston-GabrielFounder/Director of Compassion Creates Change

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