In 2009, Plywood partnered with Mission Year to bringing together the emerging leaders of our nation for a week of service and learning in Galveston, TX to help restore what was lost in the hurricane. The results were a gathering of 300 young leaders, 9000 service hours, and 38 families homes restored.

In 2010, we will gather around another community in need. We will be partnering with a number of local organizations including FCS Urban Ministries to join in the hard work of community development and learning about the importance simply loving your neighbor. Every day, teams will be serving the neighborhoods and each night will be gathering for learning environments to capture the essence of justice in the city. Work projects will include environmental clean-up, housing renovations, green-space transformation, a neighborhood art installation and many more. Topics will include: service, justice, suffering, culture, consumerism and community. We are looking for groups to join us in this important initiative to intentionally engage the neighborhoods of Atlanta and joining with local hero’s to restore the city. Sign up your group at http://www.originalcity.org