by admin | Aug 18, 2014 | News, Veterans Support, Youth Programs
When a child enters a hospital room at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and sees their injured parent – sometimes missing limbs or suffering from severe burns – it can be a very traumatic experience for them. But it was gratifying and heartwarming to hear directly this...
by admin | Aug 18, 2014 | Youth Programs
This year’s summer camp season has come to a close and children are getting excited (most of them anyway) about soon returning to school and being back again with their friends, classmates and teachers. Thanks to your support to Americans Helping Americans®, thousands...
by admin | Aug 8, 2014 | Basic Needs, News, Youth Programs
A carpenter could not job his job if he showed up for work without a hammer and nails. And neither can a student who arrives at the first day of school without a pencil, paper and other school supplies, along with a backpack to carry them all in. While to outfit a...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | Basic Needs, Youth Programs
While many elementary school-aged children can’t wait for the summer months when school is out to be able to play all day, go swimming and perhaps have a nice vacation with their families, for many low-income children on free- and reduced-lunches programs, it can be a...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | Appalachia, News, Personal Stories
Since 1987, Appalachian Outreach in Jefferson, Tennessee, has been operating Samaritan House, dubbed “A Home with a Heart,” where those in need can find shelter, counseling, social services and encouragement to build a better life. Since that time, hundreds of...
