UPDATES

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 1:03pm

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 4:35pm

Look what’s happening in Joplin today at the Epperson house.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 6:20pm

Cherish Kids Volunteers are busy preparing for the Thanksgiving party at the Jasper County Children’s Division in Joplin. 67 children and youth will be blessed with new clothes, shoes, and coats. Lots of JRA folks have made sure this Season of Giving will be a very special time for these...

Friday, November 11, 2011 - 5:20pm

Greetings Love 417 Joplin Volunteer!

JRA volunteers have done a great job of reaching out to the city of Joplin since that history changing day May 22nd when the tornado struck and devastated that community! JRA has had many opportunities to share our resources, time...

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 12:39pm

(These items have not been confirmed yet)

Masonry

  • Labor
  • Sand & Cement

Garage Doors

Siding/Soffit

  • Labor

Tile

...
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 4:41pm

Construction of a new home for Don & Thelma Epperson continues in Duquesne, MO.  Staff members from The Home Depot in Joplin have teamed up to assist JRA in rebuilding the 1,245 square-foot home.  Earlier this month, JRA was awarded a $24,000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation to...

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 2:57pm

Don & Thelma Epperson rode out the May 22 EF-5 tornado in Joplin in their bathroom. While their home was a total loss, God spared the couple - both in their 70's - from any personal harm. They described their experience as God’s protection hovering over them in those frightening...

Friday, June 24, 2011 - 1:55pm

Thank you for volunteering to serve the people of Joplin. The sites we had chosen to clean up this weekend will no longer be available to us, in part due to government agency cleanup efforts. Thus, the volunteer trip for Saturday, June 25th has been cancelled. We anticipate that this will be...

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 5:07pm

During this time of need in Joplin, we have been notified of many great needs. They are currently in need of underwear for all sizes (children-plus size) of men, women and children. All donations are being accepted at both James River Assembly locations during normal business hours (M-F 9:00 a.m...

Monday, June 13, 2011 - 11:35pm

During this time of need in Joplin, we have been partnering with the Division of Social Services to assist the with the Tornado Relief efforts. They are currently in need for diaper sizes 4, 5, 6 and Pull-Ups. All donations are being accepted at both James River Assembly locations during normal...