by admin | Dec 15, 2017 | Featured, Personal Stories
To the loyal supporters of Americans Helping Americans®, What a year it’s been…and indeed what a lifetime it has been! Last week, as I approached my 90th birthday, I couldn’t help but reflect on all that we together have accomplished to help many of the most...
by admin | Dec 12, 2017 | Basic Needs, Coats, Featured, News
The frigid days of winter are already upon the communities in the mountainous regions of Appalachia. That’s why each year, we distribute thousands of coats and winter accessories to our partners, such as Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA) in McDowell County, and...
by admin | Nov 15, 2017 | Deliquency Prevention, Personal Stories, Youth Programs, Youth Programs
Leslie joined the L.A.M.P program because she was failing school. “Nobody cared, so why should I” she questioned. But at L.A.M.P she did find people who cared- plenty of them. With that realization, her life would change forever. I have a mentor who...
by admin | Nov 13, 2017 | Basic Needs
Imagine Thanksgiving with no food. With nothing special to give your kids or grandkids on a day when millions celebrate with beautiful meals. That is the reality for so many children and families in Appalachia. But it doesn’t have to be this way.Thanks to our...
by admin | Oct 19, 2017 | Featured, General, News, Uncategorized
Last night, we joined the efforts of the First Lady of Puerto Rico by donating $5,000 to assist in meeting the basic survival needs of food, clothing, and shelter of the people of Puerto Rico, and to help facilitate the rebuilding of lives and communities. We stand...
