A deserted coal mine stands in the Appalachain Mountains as a reminder of the deserted coal mine workers and their families struggling to survive without their jobs.

We work throughout the Appalachian regions with poverty-stricken families, the elderly and disabled to meet their emergency needs and strengthen their efforts toward self-sufficiency.

In more Urban areas, we work in low income housing communities to reduce resident isolation, build neighbor relations, address the individual needs of residents, provide positive self-improvement opportunities and promote resident pride in their community. Americans Helping Americans® is invested in creating these opportunities in communities nationwide.

We work in close partnership with local churches, civic groups, businesses and hospitals, channeling monetary and in-kind donations to the most disadvantaged families and individuals.

Funds raised through private donations are used for home repairs and eviction prevention, utility and medical assistance, eye exams and glasses, new shoes and winter coats, new dentures, monthly and holiday food distributions, and additional emergency needs. Since 1998, AHA has also sponsored over 10,000 children attending day and residential summer camps and supported enrichment programs for at-risk youth.