by admin | Dec 26, 2025 | Basic Needs, Impact, News
Looking back on 2025, Americans Helping Americans® executive director Cameron Krizek says, “When I look back at what was able to be accomplished this year, I see tens of thousands of Americans who have responded to Americans Helping Americans® letters and emails with...
by admin | Dec 10, 2025 | News, Uncategorized, Warmth, Winter
Winter is here in the hills and hollers of Appalachia, where in West Virginia, winter lows are often below freezing and sometimes drop below 10 degrees, according to West Virginia University. And this year, the Old Farmer’s Almanac released its 2025/2026 winter...
by admin | Nov 19, 2025 | Appalachia, Food Box, Uncategorized
Many people have heard the term food bank, yet few realize the full impact these organizations have on families facing hunger, especially underserved regions like Appalachia. Food banks are often the first line of defense when a family’s pantry runs empty or a...
by admin | Nov 19, 2025 | Basic Needs, Education, Food Box, Home Rehabilitation, Uncategorized, West Virginia
Life in rural West Virginia is defined by close-knit communities, rugged mountains, and deep cultural traditions. Yet behind the beauty and resilience of the state lies a difficult truth: poverty in West Virginia remains one of the most persistent challenges in the...
by admin | Nov 14, 2025 | BCPIA, food, Food Box, Holiday Charity Programs, Holiday meals, McDowell County, News
Last year, Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA), with the generous support of Americans Helping Americans®, helped ensure that the spirit of togetherness filled McDowell County from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Across several weeks, families gathered for community...
