by admin | Jan 26, 2017 | Basic Needs, General, Home Page, Personal Stories, Programs, Uncategorized, Youth Programs, Youth Programs
The “digital divide” is the difference between the “haves” and the “have nots” – those children who have computers and broadband access at home, and those who do not. Computers and broadband internet access at home and is a matter of concern of educators who more and...
by admin | Dec 2, 2016 | Basic Needs, Coats, News, Personal Stories
“Thank you for my coat. It is very warm,” says young Daniel, who added a drawing himself wearing a big, puffy coat and the words “happy and warm.” “Thank you for my coat. It will be very warm for school,” reported “Carlos T.” “Thank you for the warm coat. It was very...
by admin | Mar 3, 2016 | General, Home Page, Home Rehabilitation, Personal Stories
This week begins the home repair season for Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA) in McDowell County, West Virginia. Americans Helping Americans® has recently sent seed funding to BCPIA towards the initial purchase of the building supplies they would need such as lumber,...
by admin | Apr 30, 2015 | News, Personal Stories, Youth Programs
Tom isn’t yet into his teenage years but, being homeless without strong parental authority, he was already on the fringes of gang activity. But thanks to Americans Helping Americans® partner L.A.M.P. Ministries in Gainesville, Georgia, Tom is on the right path today....
by admin | Apr 30, 2015 | Appalachia, Basic Needs, Personal Stories
The Robert family in Laurel County, Kentucky has long been a familiar and popular one in the community, says Linda Gilreath, Executive Director of Come-Unity Cooperative Care. For several years, Mr. Robert operated a successful mom-and-pop grocery store in their small...
