by admin | Sep 23, 2024 | Appalachia, Education, News, Students, Teachers Grant
As the school year kicks off, the focus on enhancing Appalachian education has never been more crucial. At Americans Helping Americans®, we are dedicated to empowering students and educators in the Appalachian region through a variety of educational programs. By...
by admin | Sep 19, 2024 | Appalachia, CHILDREN, Dental, News, Oral health
As directors of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia, Daniel McNeil, a clinical professor emeritus of dental public health at West Virginia University, and Mary Marazita, a professor of oral biology at the University of Pittsburg, “we know firsthand that...
by admin | Sep 6, 2024 | Appalachia, Barefeet, CHILDREN, General, News
Barefoot No Longer: Helping Appalachian Children Walk Into a Brighter Future Every child deserves a proper pair of shoes. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), one of the most crucial back-to-school purchases for any parent is a well-fitting...
by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Afterschool, Appalachia, News, Vision, Youth Programs
A vision board is generally a collage of words and images that represents a person’s goals, notes ABC News. “It translates your dreams and aspirations into tangible images, fostering motivation to work towards them,” reports ABC. We reached out to our partners last...
by admin | Aug 6, 2024 | AMOS, Appalachia, Back to School, Education, News, School
Despite the pouring rain on the morning of Thursday, July 25 in the small town of Jefferson City, Tennessee, hundreds of families and hundreds more children were lined up and waiting patiently to receive backpacks filled with school supplies and more. Our partner...
by admin | Jul 18, 2024 | Appalachia, Camp, Education, News, summer, Youth Programs
Thanks to the supporters of Americans Helping Americans®, 17 children had the time of their lives this summer attending summer camp operated by our partner in McDowell County, West Virginia, Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA). The camp included a two-night stay at a...
