CLARK MASSEY
Founder/General DirectorHometown: Plano, TX
College: University of Kansas & University of Rochester Interests: family, the Zoo, paintball, garden tractors Why are you at ASH? This is the only place I fit in. Been a missionary since: 2003 |
CHELSEA ST. PETER
DC MissionaryHometown: Fly Creek, NY
College: Franciscan University of Steubenville Interests: farming, tap-dancing, knitting, making things by hand Why are you at ASH? I feel called to be close to the poor. I find great joy in my relationships with them and want to share the love of Christ with them! Been a missionary since: 2013 |
MARGO WERNEL
KC MissionaryHometown: Wichita, KS
College: University of Kansas, Rock Chalk! Interests: making high-calorie coffee drinks, running, beating my in-laws in 'bags' Why are you at ASH? I wanted to help the poor after I graduated. I liked how A Simple House was helping the people they befriended in many unique ways. There was 'nothing off limits'; every idea was at least worth considering. Been a missionary since: 2015 |
SADIE FACILE
KC MissionaryHometown: Sioux Falls, SD
College: University of Notre Dame, G'Irish! Interests: dancing, laughing, hiking, sand volleyball Why are you at ASH? I want to enter into relationships with those who are poor, and to be able to love and serve their individual needs! Been a missionary since: 2019 |
BEN FRIEDMAN
KC MissionaryHometown: Ankeny, IA
College: Loras College Interests: stand-up comedy, videography, playing cards, video games Why are you at ASH? Inner-city outreach is an area of ministry that I knew would take me out of my comfort zone. I came to ASH to grow in my Catholic faith, to be challenged through service, and live in community. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
JULIA ST. JOHN
DC Missionary Hometown: McLean, VA
College: University of Pittsburgh Interests: film photography, reading, alternative music, neuroscience Why are you at ASH? I was loved in a way that the only reasonable response was to set out to learn how to love back. More than anything, I want to pursue mission and support those in need; ASH's emphasis on radical trust in the Lord, solidarity, and humility made it the perfect place to do that. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
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NASH CROSBY
DC MissionaryHometown: Laurelville, OH
College: The Ohio State University Interests: running road races, watching bad movies, baking Why are you at ASH? Christ has called us to love and serve the least among us as we would him. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
TIM CASEY
DC MissionaryHometown: Akron, OH "The Dirty Three-Thirty"
College: The Ohio State University Interests: data science, Bob Dylan, Cleveland Browns, Southern Gothic books/stories Why are you at ASH? To better understand poverty and to challenge myself. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
CLARE MERANTE
KC MissionaryHometown: Export, PA
College: Bucknell University Interests: reading, dancing, going to bed early, bullet journaling Why are you at ASH? I wanted to join a ministry where I could help others experience the love of God while also growing closer to God myself. Been a missionary since: 2021 |
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CARISSA MOYNA
DC MissionaryHometown: Elkader, IA
College: Iowa State University Interests: composting, puns, dancing, checking things off my bucket list Why are you at ASH? I desire to encounter Jesus through the poor, grow in community, and dive deeper into my faith. Been a missionary since: 2021 |
LINA GANNON
KC MissionaryHometown: Chico, CA
College: University of California, Berkeley Interests: science and chemistry, hanging out with my family, gardening Why are you at ASH? To learn a work-life-prayer balance. Been a missionary since: 2021 |
RILEY THOMA
DC MissionaryHometown: Jesup, IA
College: Iowa State University Interests: reading, Nintendo video games, snowmobiling, geocaching Why are you at ASH? I wanted to grow in love for the poor and homeless. I was also drawn to Catholic community that had genuine friendships with those in poverty. Been a missionary since: 2021 |
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MARY BRUG
KC MissionaryHometown: Los Alamos, NM
College: University of New Mexico, go Lobos! Interests: hiking, tennis, card & board games, trying and learning new things Why are you at ASH? I am at A Simple House to love and serve Christ in the poor. Been a missionary since: 2021 |
NICK MITCHELL
KC MissionaryHometown: Arvada, CO
College: Benedictine College Interests: playing & listening to music, writing songs, poems and stories, watching movies, camping Why are you at ASH? I really wanted to do something completely different than I had ever done before, and I felt like this was the perfect opportunity to learn what it's like to live and serve others in community. Been a missionary since: 2021 |
