Red Cliff Reservation - June 2010

VIM - RED CLIFF RESERVATION – JUNE 2010
Once again the VIM team moved into the elderly center on the Red Cliff Reservation north of Bayfield, Wisconsin the third week of June 2010. The intent was to serve the residents of the community in ways that would improve their quality of life. To that end the group was able to achieve many projects all over the reservation.
The projects included several entry ramps for assistance, repair of decks and steps. Improvement of the interior function of sinks, bathrooms, ceilings, appearance of the home by painting, lots of handicap grab rails and other tasks that were needed in the individual’s homes. The donated labor by the volunteers equaled 945 hours which translates to $14,647.00. It was a very good week.
The native population definitely knows we are there each year and this year the community fed us 4 different meals which is a good way to interact and become better friends. We were also treated to several programs of enlightenment about the native ways. This is always a good way to understand one another. Our relationship with the Red Cliff Reservation and community has gone on for 11 years now and has been positive for both the native community and the VIM community.
For the over 30 registered work campers which was a combination of youth and adults the twice daily devotions were meaningful as well as the interaction with the rest of the community. After the week ended there were several new friendships formed and many will continue for the years to come. All go home feeling that they were served and not the reverse. We have an awesome God.