Volunteers needed for latest Hometown Missions build

Volunteers with Hometown Missions demolished a 1970s mobile home Monday in Dripping Springs, clearing the way for a new tiny home to be built for long-time resident Melody Snell as part of the organization’s Spring 2026 Home in a Month project.

The demolition kicks off an intensive, volunteer-driven construction timeline aimed at completing a new stick-built tiny home for Snell within a single month. Snell has lived in the Dripping Springs community for more than 40 years. According to Hometown Missions, her current mobile home had become unsafe and no longer provided adequate shelter.

Hometown Missions Operations Manager Chris Kelker-Newlan said the project reflects the organization’s mission.

”This is what community looks like — people showing up, rolling up their sleeves, and building something that truly changes a life,” Kelker-Newlan said.

A full project schedule, along with volunteer sign-up opportunities, is available on the Hometown Missions website. The Signup Genius includes organized tabs for March, April, and May, allowing volunteers to easily find opportunities that fit their availability.

Hometown Missions encourages individuals, families, businesses, and church groups to get involved and be part of this life-changing experience.

“There is a role for everyone, no matter your age or skill level,” Kelker-Newlan said.

Snell is a member of Gateway Church in Dripping Springs, where she is known as an active participant and prayer leader. She spent her early years in Peru, where her parents served as missionaries translating the Bible into native languages. In recent years, she has faced significant health challenges, including cancer, according to Hometown Missions.

The next event is the slab pour and dedication, which is set for April 9. The next volunteer day will be for the raising of the walls on April 11.

For more details, visit www.hometownmissions.org.