ASP is devastated by the impact of the flooding in Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. We are committed to serving those that were impacted through the partnership with Mayland Community College and the folks at Minneapolis Baptist Church.
Mayland Community College - Weeks 1-7
Minneapolis Baptist Church - Week 8
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Mayland Community College
June 8 - July 26 (Weeks 1-7)
Address: 200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (Google Map Link)
Sleeping Quarters: Air conditioned Auditorium with overflow in a classroom. You will need to bring your own air mattress or cot
Cafeteria/Kitchens: School cafeteria
Showers: Bathrooms with showers are located outside of the auditorium.
Recreation Space: The cafeteria will serve as indoor recreation space. There is limited outdoor space.
Minneapolis Baptist Church
July 27 - August 2 (Week 8)
Address: 47 Minneapolis School Rd, Newland, NC 28657 (Google Map Link)
Sleeping Quarters: Air conditioned bunk rooms that will require an air mattress or sleeping pad to be placed on each bunk bed platform.
Cafeteria/Kitchens: School cafeteria
Showers: Bathrooms with showers are located in each wing of the facility.
Recreation Space: The gym will serve as indoor recreation space and there is some outdoor field space and small playground.
About the Community
Closest Medical Facility: Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital, 434 Hospital Drive Newland, NC 28657
Population: 17,561
Terrain: Extremely mountainous, located off the Blue Ridge Parkway
County Seat: Newland, NC
Major Employers: Tourism and Hospitality
Per Capita Income: $33,899
Percent Living Below Poverty Line: 15.9%
Interesting Facts: Avery County North Carolina is known as the Christmas Tree Capital.
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