by admin | Jan 7, 2025 | CHILDREN, Education, News, School, Students
Quality education is a fundamental stepping stone to a brighter future, yet for many children in America’s rural communities, especially in Appalachia, this stepping stone is fraught with challenges. Limited resources, poverty, and lack of access to basic educational...
by admin | Oct 10, 2024 | Appalachia, CHILDREN, Emergency, News, Winter
As winter approaches, families across Appalachia face the bitter cold with uncertainty. For some, the season doesn’t just bring chilly weather—it brings the fear of being unable to keep their children warm, heat their homes, or provide enough food for the holiday...
by admin | Sep 19, 2024 | Appalachia, CHILDREN, Dental, News, Oral health
As directors of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia, Daniel McNeil, a clinical professor emeritus of dental public health at West Virginia University, and Mary Marazita, a professor of oral biology at the University of Pittsburg, “we know firsthand that...
by admin | Sep 6, 2024 | Appalachia, Barefeet, CHILDREN, General, News
Barefoot No Longer: Helping Appalachian Children Walk Into a Brighter Future Every child deserves a proper pair of shoes. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), one of the most crucial back-to-school purchases for any parent is a well-fitting...
by admin | Aug 22, 2024 | CHILDREN, Digital Divide, Education, Programs, School, Want2Work
Imagine a child who dreams of becoming a teacher, but can’t do their homework because they don’t have a computer at home. Or a young adult stuck in a low-paying job, because they lack the skills or education for a better one. This is the harsh reality for many in...
by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Appalachia, CHILDREN, General, News, summer
A Summer of Memories, and Meal, for Hundreds of Appalachian children Summer’s over for children throughout Appalachia, and school has resumed. Hundreds of children have exciting stories to share when asked, “What did you do this summer?”...
