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Afterschool Programs Can Help Struggling Students
Sometimes all a child struggling in school needs is some one-on-one tutoring after school, and some encouragement. Americans Helping Americans® is able to provide support to afterschool programs, such as one operated by our partner, Big Creek People in Action, in...
A Simple Blanket Makes Diane’s Day in Tennessee
In Tennessee, Diane’s husband passed away after a long illness earlier this year. She and her husband had come to our partner Appalachian Outreach for help with repairs to their home and basic necessities such as food and clothing provided by Americans Helping...
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‘[You] don’t realize how something so small can make someone’s day.’
Americans Helping Americans – Helper of the Month Award for November!
We would like to acknowledge Larry Hellmann as the recipient of the Americans Helping Americans – Helper of the Month award for November! Congrats Larry! Appalachian Outreach (AO), Americans Helping Americans® partner in Jefferson City, Tennessee, depends heavily on...
Turkeys for Families in Appalachia Makes for Happy Holidays for Many
With the holiday season upon us, families across the country are looking forward to large family gatherings and dinners featuring, of course, a great big turkey in the center of the table. This year, more than 6,500 needy residents in the distressed Appalachian...
Giving Tuesday on December 3: Cozy Kicks for Kids
In Lee County, Kentucky, described by The New York Times as one of the “hardest” places to live in the country, a pair of new socks and shoes is a luxury many parents cannot afford for their children. But this Giving Tuesday, December 3, for just $21 you can ensure a...
Keeping Americans Warm This Winter in Appalachia, With an Eye Towards Spring
Winter has arrived in the mountains and hollows of West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and Tennessee, and elsewhere throughout Appalachia. Thanks to the loyal supporters of Americans Helping Americans®, thousands of children, families, and seniors are prepared. Because...
Providing Holiday Meals Across Appalachia
Each year for more than 20 years, thanks to the supporters of Americans Helping Americans® we have been able to ensure that thousands of children, parents and seniors have a nice turkey meal with all the trimmings over the holiday season. Among our partners who hosts...
Introducing the Americans Helping Americans – Helper of the Month Award!
We would like to acknowledge Brent and Candice Duncil as recipients of the Americans Helping Americans – Helper of the Month award! Congrats Brent and Candice! Brent and Candice are both teachers in Kentucky who go above and beyond the call of duty every day to make...
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Americans Helping Americans® Supports Appalachian Outreach Back-to-School Bash
“Everything is free” at Americans Helping Americans® partner Appalachian Outreach’s “Back-to-School Bash” in Jefferson City, Tennessee. “This is a fun community event to help kick off the school year,” explained Appalachian Outreach Executive Director Jean-Ann Washam....
When a backpack is more than a backpack
The purpose of Americans Helping Americans® partner Raleigh Rescue Mission’s back-to-school school supplies distribution is two-fold, explained the organization’s director of strategic initiatives Christine Montague-Hicks. First, it provides children with the...
