by admin | Oct 19, 2017 | Education, Youth Programs
A brother and sister who were taken from the mother by the state due to neglect and abuse went to live in their aunt’s home. Shortly after, the aunt’s husband, the family’s sole breadwinner, had a massive heart attack and had to stop working. They were having a...
by admin | Oct 17, 2017 | Education, Youth Programs
It’s always great to see communities come together for the benefit of others. This week’s Story of The Week is about just that. Thanks to our supporters, we have the joy of providing school supplies to children in Appalachia. As noted in a recent news article, our...
by admin | Oct 12, 2017 | Education, Youth Programs
Many school children in Appalachia live with no computer and broadband internet access at home. That means that low-income students without computers cannot do their homework. They cannot conduct research for school projects. They cannot email their teachers if they...
by admin | Aug 22, 2017 | Mighty Molars, Wellness, Youth Programs
According to a recent survey of third and sixth-grade children in eastern Kentucky, more than half of them had at least one untreated cavity.The oral health of the state’s children is getting worse, even though more have dental insurance.Through our “Mighty Molars”...