by admin | Mar 24, 2015 | Appalachia, General, News, Youth Programs, Youth Programs
Nearly one in five of the 300 elementary aged children in area schools served by Americans Helping Americans® partner Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA) in War, West Virginia, benefits from its “Extra Cool Afterschool” program. During any given week there will be...
by admin | Feb 26, 2015 | News, Personal Stories, Youth Programs, Youth Programs
“Denny,” says Big Creek People in Action Extra Cool Afterschool program teacher Maria Frazier, is a fourth-grader who is “a joy to teach and always has a smile on his face.” But he has had his ups and downs when it came to the quality of his school work. Denny is one...
by admin | Oct 23, 2014 | News, Youth Programs
In War, West Virginia, Americans Helping Americans®’ partner there, Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA), operates a licensed after-school program, even during the summer months when school is not in session. This summer, BCPIA had 31 kids participate – and while, of...
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...
