This past Sunday, approximately 30 NAPS volunteers drove to Kilpatrick, AL, to awaken interest in health improvement in the Hispanic community there.  They partnered with Agape Spanish Church, who have also been working in the area. Joined by 4 health professionals, the team was also able to do blood pressure screenings and dental check ups.  Plans are now underway for ongoing medical attention to be made available in this community.

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Pastor Simeon Nerelus of H.E.R.O. (Haiti Emergency Relief Organization) and team has returned from a week-long relief mission to his native country of Haiti.  NAPS has given some financial support toward this effort.  Nerelus unite with the NAPS Haiti to bring relief to the sufferers of the recent hurricanes, four of which hit the unfortunate country.  For more on H.E.R.O., visit http://haiti411.com/.

The NAPS team returned to Huntsville on Wednesday night from their relief mission.  Over 30 student volunteers responded to the needs of the people who were affected by Hurricane Gustav that blew its way through the Gulf Coast. We pulled out on September 1, 2008 and arrived in a small neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that was severely affected by the winds of Gustav. With bow saws, chain saws, tree clippers, gloves, and helmets in hand, we marched through the neighborhood streets removing debris and fallen trees. While the men toiled in heavy labor, the women lifted the spirits of the people in song and hugs. There was one particular lady that I was privileged to meet who was moved to tears as we sung to her family. I know that the impact we as youth made not only on her life but to her family and other neighbors will go beyond words.

Photos: Hurricane Gustav Mission