We support communities across Appalachia, including in Kentucky. This short video highlights the needs of the people of Appalachia and their resilience. We hope you enjoy!
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Child Hunger in the U.S.: The Facts and How You Can Help
No child in America should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Yet for millions of families, this uncertainty is a daily reality. Child hunger in […] Read More
Understanding Poverty in Kentucky: Causes and Solutions
Kentucky continues to face one of the highest poverty rates in the country, and the numbers tell a sobering story. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Kentucky poverty rate was 16.4% […] Read More
250 Years of Americans Helping Americans: Fighting Hunger in Appalachia One Food Box at a Time
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Appalachia is a widely used name for a multi-state region in the eastern United States, shaped by shared geography, history, and economic conditions. For official federal regional planning and data […] Read More
Understanding Poverty in Tennessee
Families across Tennessee continue to face the difficult realities of poverty. Rising costs of housing, food, and healthcare, combined with job losses and long-standing systemic issues, leave thousands struggling to […] Read More
Help Us Equip Appalachia Volunteers With the Tools Needed to Repair Homes
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.” For Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA) in McDowell County, West Virginia, having […] Read More
Summer Camp Programs in Appalachia Support Children Beyond the School Year
This summer, thanks to the supporters of Americans Helping Americans®, we are once again able to support summer day camp programs in rural Kentucky and West Virginia, benefiting a projected […] Read More
Flood Recovery in McDowell County: Rebuilding Homes in Appalachia After Disaster
In February 2025, McDowell County, West Virginia, was hit once again with historic flooding following “the worst floods” of 1977, 2001, and again in 2002, reports The Appalachian Voice. “But […] Read More
Summer Hunger in Appalachia: How Food Programs Are Helping Children When School Is Out
Americans Helping Americans® is preparing now for the summer months, when thousands of children in Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia will lose access to the school meals they rely on during […] Read More