by admin | Jul 25, 2025 | Back to School, News, School
Back-to-School Help for Appalachia Back-to-school time is coming up and many parents in Appalachia are worrying about how they will be able to afford paying for school supplies for their children. Last year, Americans Helping Americans® shipped 4,500 elementary and...
by admin | May 2, 2025 | CHILDREN, Education, News, School, Youth Programs
“Happy Minds Happy Kids” For the 2024-2025 academic year, Americans Helping Americans® awarded $4,000 American Helping Teacher grants to four educators at schools in Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee with high percentages of low-income students participating in the...
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 | Nov 26, 2024 | Appalachia, Education, News, School, Want2Work
Through the Americans Helping Americans® Want2Work initiative, vocational and technical schools across Appalachia can apply for grants to help students overcome financial barriers. These grants are used to purchase essential items like lab coats, smocks, and...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | Appalachia, Education, News, School, Teachers Grant
All students deserve a quality education. Regardless of where they live or their family’s financial circumstances, all children deserve a quality education. However, for many children in Appalachia, the schools they attend often lack the financial...
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...
