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Gary: Grateful Mom Thankful to Americans Helping Americans for Turning Son’s Life Around

After being kicked out of high school because of his behavior and anger issues, Gary is now back in school and his grades are even improving. And his mom says he is helping around the house with the chores without even having to be asked – something difficult, if not...

Donna: From Bad Decisions to Fresh Start

Donna came to the Samaritan House pregnant after going from place to place after she and her boyfriend were evicted from their apartment for financial difficulties. At the same time, her ex-husband was trying to get sole custody of their 4-year-old child. “Clearly,...

Tanya: No Longer ‘Useless’, but a Valuable Georgia Farmer

Tanya, who has learning disabilities, grew up being regarded as “stupid and useless.” However, that did not deter this determined young woman from becoming self-sufficient. Today, thanks to the supporters of Americans Helping Americans®, our partner in Cleveland,...

From bad decisions to fresh starts, a valuable Georgia farmer, and more!

They sacrificed their spring breaks – all to make a stranger’s home better

In March, a total of 48 students from the University of Richmond, Notre Dame University and Rider University spent their spring breaks in McDowell County, West Virginia instead of on a beach in Florida or skiing in Colorado. For several days each, these young men and...

A reflection of the previous holiday season and more!

Home Rehab Season has begun!

On Saturday, March 9, the first of dozens of students from the University of Richmond, Notre Dame University and Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, will be descending on McDowell County, West Virginia for their spring breaks. Instead on lounging on a beach...

Home Rehabs are coming, life skills learned after school, and more!

Medical Program History

For the past nearly 15 years Americans Helping Americans® has been helping people throughout Appalachia see, eat and smile better through our eyeglasses and dental programs, as well as providing them with emergency medical assistance for necessary prescriptions in...

Mighty Molars Dental Kits

“Wow, I have my own toothbrush,” one young girl exclaimed after receiving a Mighty Molars dental kit from Americans Helping Americans® partner in Beattyville, Kentucky, the Lee County Family Resource Center (LCFRC). “Now, I don’t have to share with my brother and...

Utility Assistance Program Transforms Life, Coats for Georgia, and more!

December E-News- A better road for Barb, our newest partner and more…

December E-News- A better road for Barb, our newest partner and more...

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