Red Bird Mission Work Camp

05/09/2026

I met Gabriella and Hannah yesterday [Wednesday] in the rain to receive a very compassionate donation from the People Who Care (PWC) Team... Read the rest of the story and more in this week's Friday Finish.

Lots of activity to report in this week's Friday Finish as the school year winds down, and find out the details on matching gifts for KY Gives Day 2026.
https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-gifts-doubled-tuesday-authentic-appalachian-senior-class-celebrated-more-t

05/02/2026

I was born with a “why” on the tip of my tongue. I always wanted to know what was under the surface of a thing. Why did people do what they do? Click the link to read the rest of story about volunteers from Indiana in this week's Friday Finish.

Check out some of what happened at Red Bird over the past 8 days. Click the link here - https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-student-communications-shine-singers-share-muddy-harlan-jeep-crawl-coming

04/25/2026

Just yesterday I was assisting an elderly gentleman that was seeking help with his disconnect notice for electricity and grieving the loss of his brother that he had been caring for over the last year. Finish the story in this week's Friday Finish. Click the link in this post.

Click the link in this post to read about this week's Appalachian cultural spotlight at the school and how Community Outreach is meeting needs in the community.
https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-all-about-jack-best-pieces-of-home-more-than-a-food-box-a-new-pair-every-m

04/18/2026

News from this week's Friday Finish includes the SOAR Higher induction, how SAHMA Kentucky included charity in their conference, and farmers market vendors preparing for the season. Click on the link to open up The Friday Finish blog post.
https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-make-a-difference-mixing-charity-business-skilled-pathways-market-train

04/10/2026

This week's Friday Finish gives tribute to Paul Givens, a true servant of Jesus Christ and God's children plus news about the Grow Appalachia members meeting and the impact of University of Cincinnati audiology students and staff this week at Red Bird Mission.
https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-dedicated-servant-passes-one-plant-at-a-time-best-present-ever-cool-the

04/04/2026

That was the message received on Monday from one volunteer that wanted to honor her parents’ service as Red Bird staff and volunteers over two decades. Read the full story by clicking the link to open this week's Friday Finish.

Click the link to read how Marilyn and Johnny are inspiring today's students plus more in this week's Friday Finish.
https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-god-is-faithful-life-more-abundantly-baseball-track-openers-exactly-what

03/28/2026

Bill and Dale got up well before breakfast in Murfreesboro on Saturday to make a trip to Concord United Methodist Church in Farragut, Tennessee to load a pickup bed and trailer with seed potatoes. Then, they headed north to Red Bird Mission... Click the link to read the rest of the story, and more, in The Friday Finish.

Another amazing week at Red Bird Mission. See the chiller delivery at the school, hear about the Senior Class time together, helping alleviate hunger, a magical literacy night and joy given and received by volunteers. Click the link to read The Friday Finish.
https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-chiller-arrives-memories-before-we-graduate-even-more-potatoes-3-426

03/21/2026

After a successful work career, Lois Smith could be sitting at home during her retirement, but she’s often at Red Bird volunteering to help her community... Click the link in this post to read the full story and more in The Friday Finish.

It was a busy week in Community Outreach. Click the link in this post to read the highlights about the audiology team visit and other health services offered this week and more news from the school in this week's Friday Finish.

‼️ https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-everyone-deserves-hearing-have-they-helped-septic-pleasant-walk-in-help

03/15/2026

We would like to thank Methodist University from Fayetteville,SC for coming in this past week.

03/14/2026

Like a New Testament believer who’s been touched by Jesus calling someone to “come and see” the Messiah, Red Bird Mission is blessed with volunteers and visitors inviting others to “come and see” how Red Bird is touching people today for Jesus. Read the rest of the story in this week's Friday Finish and more by clicking the link in the preview below.

03/07/2026

Most of you know this guy, but if you don’t.. Meet Bobby.

He’s a good feller, always helping where needed. He’s much appreciated here. ❤️

Bobby is well known as the Resource Manager at the Lower Barn who ensures every team has the materials and tools they need to complete their projects each week.

This year Bobby has “double the duty” also taking on the role of Work Camp Volunteer Manager on an interim basis.

Read more in this week’s Friday Finish! -

https://www.redbirdky.org/post/the-friday-finish-signs-of-march-delivery-personifies-hope-dancing-our-story-chiller-ready-f