Krista Cottage
Typical New Home Construction

  A Krista Cottage Is...

A Krista Cottage is a modestly constructed 1200 square foot home.  Traditionally it has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a combination living/dining/kitchen area.  Appliances, ceiling fans and central heating and air are part of the cottage's amenities.  The cost for materials is donated by church groups and individuals and most of the construction is done by volunteers.  The average cost of a completed Krista Cottage is $36,000. 

Help fund the next Krista Cottage
for a poor family living in Madison County, MS.

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The first time we visited Annie Lee, this is all she had in here pantry and there was no running water in her "kitchen".   Yes, she lives in Madison County...just like you and me.

MEET ANNIE LEE GRIFFIN,
THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2012 KRISTA COTTAGE.
 
This is Annie Lee's old home, not much by our standards;
and her new Krista Cottage
  The quote below reflects her outlook on life:
   

"God is so good, and He's sent good people to help me.  I would like to have a better situation, but I pray to the Lord to enable me to be grateful for what I have.  I know that being able to take care of what I do have is a blessing."

Meet Krista Waldrop, the inspiration, for the original Krista Cottage. After building the cottage for his down syndrome daughter, Harold Waldrop realized it would be the ideal solution for the substandard housing he saw in the poverty stricken areas of Madison County. 


  
      MadCAAP's 29th Krista Cottage

  How Can You Help?

• schedule a workday
• provide lunch for volunteers
• provide dinner for visiting volunteers
• donate financially