CLARK MASSEYFounder/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. PETERDC MissionaryHometown: Fly Creek, NY
College: Franciscan University of Steubenville Interests: farming, tap-dancing, knitting, crafting 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 WERNELKC 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 FACILEDC 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 |
TRISTAN KRAMER
KC MissionaryHometown: Alexandria, LA
College: Louisiana Tech Interests: cooking, crocheting/knitting, singing, watching anime Why are you at ASH? I want to love and serve people. ASH is a great way to do that while also growing and learning as an individual. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
BRE SUNDEEN
KC MissionaryHometown: Wichita, KS
College: Kansas State University, Cat Country Interests: playing guitar, getting outside, going on walks with friends, anything to do with coffee Why are you at ASH? I had a desire to try some sort of long term mission work after graduation. I especially loved the idea of doing friendship evangelization with the poor and homeless. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
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
KC 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 |
ROSIE OLSZEWSKI
DC MissionaryHometown: Manassas, VA
College: Christendom College Interests: musicals, singing, guitar, embroidery Why are you at ASH? I joined ASH this year because I desire to not only serve those in poverty, but also live in solidarity with them, create friendships, and help them grow closer to the Lord. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
NATALIE FINN
KC MissionaryHometown: Wichita, KS
College: Benedictine College Interests: road tripping, country swing dancing, writing, appreciating beauty Why are you at ASH? I love everything about the mission of ASH - especially the intentional relationship aspect. It's a beautiful way to live, and I want to dive deeper into that reality with others who are on the same mission. Been a missionary since: 2020 |
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 |
MAREN NIELSEN
KC MissionaryHometown: Des Moines, IA
College: Loras College Interests: play cards, read, paint, drink coffee Why are you at ASH? I am at ASH for young adult Catholic community focused on serving and living simply in the city. Been a missionary since: 2020 |