JESSE HUXMAN
Mennonite Disaster Service
GOESSEL, Kan. — On June 9, the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Kansas Unit will dedicate its new cabinet shop, located at 604 E. Main Street, Goessel, Kansas from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A first-of-its-kind MDS initiative, the shop is already crafting and distributing kitchen cabinets to more than 85 volunteer-built homes across the U.S. annually.
The cabinet shop, which has recently expanded its warehouse, produces full sets of hardwood cabinets. The cost savings is about $3,000 per cabinet set compared to a purchased set.
Not only is the cabinet shop saving money—it is a model of local volunteer innovation and engagement for the nation.
Dedication day will include tours of the cabinet shop and warehouse plus a fundraising concert by September River, a family band featuring Jude and Doug Krehbiel and their daughter Stefanie (Krehbiel) Giffin.
September River is based in central Kansas and their music incorporates elements of bluegrass, gospel, blues, acoustic rock, Irish, and folk. The concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. Please bring your lawn chairs.
The MDS Storm Encounter trailer will also be on hand for those who want to experience a simulated tornado—then see how MDS volunteers restore hope in communities.
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