GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – If you live in West Virginia, you know about neighbors helping neighbors. When it snows, and you need to get out, someone will clear your driveway. If you suffer a tragedy, people will gather food, supplies and much more to help you get through. If you need food, there are food banks. Need clothes? Churches have closets. Need help with getting your small business off the ground? West Virginia has a myriad of help. When your town floods unlike any seen before, people will pitch in and help and even build you a new community. Small business owners proudly support youth sports teams and are ready in a flash to donate to fundraisers with product or volunteer hours. It’s just the West Virginia way of life. So when a church that does so much for people needed help, the giving continued.
Edgewood Presbyterian Church prepares over 10,000 free meals per year, has regular free dinner drive-thrus with fellowship, and has much more to offer.
The church is located in a semi-forested area in Maxwelton, and algae and road dirt buildup can easily destroy a wood structure. An anonymous person who visited the church noticed and decided to call Kalea Ross, owner of a new business called Ross Renewal & Powerwashing, LLC. to see if they could help the church that helps others.
When Ross heard they needed power washing, she did not hesitate to say, “Sure. I’ll do that. No charge.”
After some collaboration and as soon as the weather broke, Ross was there to donate her time and equipment. All that needed to be done was a quick cleaning of some eaves and gables, but Ross didn’t stop there. She is now powerwashing the entire church to the delight of its members and guests, free of charge. Edgewood Presbyterian Church in Maxwelton is a leader in community service, like many others who are always giving. Not unlike Ross.
Kalea Ross decided to bring her know-how and unheard-of work ethic to the table with a new venture named Ross Renewal and Powerwashing, LLC. At first, it was a side job to bring in extra money. Then, with many satisfied customers, she decided to quit her job as a wastewater operator and seven years at the Greenbrier County Landfill to open her own business. Ross credits God for her abilities and her clientele. She is up earlier than most making sure her clients are satisfied and well taken care of. She takes extreme pride in doing exactly what is asked, doing it well, and going the extra mile every time.
Ross said, “I took a leap of faith and prayed for a change. I know the struggle of the blue-collar workers. I want to give back as often as I can and this is the perfect way to help people. I have more jobs lined up now than I can count. I have more time to spend with my family, some quiet time, and I am so thankful for this opportunity to give back to my community. I have thoroughly enjoyed helping the church.”
Women-owned businesses in West Virginia are skyrocketing, and with this kind of work ethic, faith and hard work, the community is in good hands.
Ross Renewal & Powerwashing can be reached by calling 304-956-0109 or by following her Facebook page, “Ross Renewal & Powerwashing, LLC.”
