I took a van to Johnson Road in The Plains where Hannah House is situated. Hannah is one of the two houses that belong to Good-Works, a local organization in Athens, Ohio. Good-Works was found in 1981 aimed at helping poor people in rural Appalachia, one of the poorest parts of the States. They provide shelter for homeless people to stay temporarily before they can find a cheap place. Good-Works also helps with maintaining houses, planting vegetable, making friends with the seniors, teaching computer skills, etc. for the poor.
The event I came today is called Friday Night Life which takes place every Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Residents of the Timothy House get together with residents of Southeast Ohio to talk, participate in recreational activities and have dinner. The dinner is made thanks to the generous donation of the church, local restaurants and individuals.
Right after the dinner was camp fire where we burnt marshmallow. The kids were excited to know that I am from Vietnam. They asked me to teach them how to say "hello, thank you, mom and dad" in Vietnamese.The event brings a great sense of community and everyone is part of a big family. See you all next Friday!
A typical scenery in rural Appalachia
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