In his duties as lead attorney and owner of R. Connor & Associates in Chicago, Illinois, Robert Heist handles matters such as corporate litigation and general liability. As a philanthropist, attorney Robert Heist supports the Appalachia Service Project (ASP).
In 1969, minister Glenn “Tex” Evans saw a need for connecting young volunteers to poverty-stricken areas of Kentucky. ASP focuses on upgrading the substandard housing so common in Appalachia, and currently serves the mountain regions of North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Since its founding, ASP has brought in almost 400,000 volunteers to repair homes while building friendships across cultural and economic differences. The group has improved almost 18,000 homes, carrying out a variety of tasks such as fixing roofs, stairs, and plumbing. Other jobs include shoring up foundations and constructing flood channels.
ASP accepts volunteers with a range of work experience, matching assignments to skill levels. A typical week consists of devotions, meals, work, and evening entertainment.
The project is open to anyone at least 14 years old, and 13-year-olds who have finished eighth grade. Volunteers may bring their own tools or use those provided by ASP.
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