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INTRODUCING OUR 2021-2022 YAVS
Our YAVs arrive on Sunday, August 29th and will begin at their work sites on Thursday, September 2nd. Please keep them in your thoughts this week as they transition to Asheville!
Alexandra (Alex) Banning

From: Broken Arrow, OK
Work Site: AHOPE Day Center
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My name is Alex Banning (she/her). I am a 23 year old native of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. I graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in history and communication studies. In my free time I like to read, play board games, hangout with friends and listen to music and podcasts! I also love going to museums and casually riding my bicycle. I am so excited to live in Asheville, become part of and serve with the community there. I look forward to exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area. See you soon, AVL!
Meredith Hammerslag
From: Walton, NY
Worksite: Just Economics

My name is Meredith Hammerslag (she/her). My hometown of less than 4000 people is nestled in the Catskill mountains. I traveled to Oneonta, NY 25 miles north to get my Bachelors degree at SUNY Oneonta in Anthropology. I love to sing as well as play the viola with groups in my community, and sewing is a hobby that the women in my family all share. I am a excited to return to Asheville as a YAV for a second year of service and continue the exploration that I started in the fall of 2019.
Genevieve Soucek

From: Dallas, TX
Worksite: 12 Baskets Cafe

My name is Genevieve Soucek (she/hers) and I grew up in Dallas, Texas. I recently completed my undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University. While at OSU I majored in Medical Anthropology and I minored in German. In my free time I enjoy baking and hammocking! I also love traveling when I am able to. During high school, I attended the Montreat Youth Conference a couple of times and I fell in love with the Asheville area! I am excited to return with the YAV program and work with Hands and Feet of Asheville.
WE MOVED!

As many of you know, our housing and work partnership with Brooks-Howell Home has been paused due to the nature of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with the William Black Lodge in Montreat! The lodge has long held a mission to provide an accessible place of rest, relaxation and renewal for Presbyterian church professionals working in ministry and we are THRILLED to be partnering with them this year! Learn more about William Black Lodge HERE!


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