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Donate to Support Children and Families in Appalachia
Your donation provides critical support to Appalachian families, from food, basic needs, and home repairs to education and disaster relief.
years serving Appalachian communities
food boxes delivered in 2025
homes rehabilitated for families in need
How Your Donation Helps Appalachian Communities
Every gift strengthens programs that respond to immediate hardship and create lasting opportunity.
Warmth and Basic Needs
Food Security
Safe and Healthy Homes
Education
Support for Children
Emergency Relief
Other Ways to Give
There are many ways you can help support Americans Helping Americans® and our important programs. See the ways to get involved below or contact us at info@helpingamericans.org to learn what you can do to help. (Be sure to include your contact information in your email).
Direct Giving
Donate By Phone or Mail
A donation to Americans Helping Americans® is one of the best ways to help American children and their families.
- Download our DONATION FORM (.PDF).
- Print and complete the form, then include your credit card information or a check or money order.
- Make checks payable to Americans Helping Americans®.
8301 Richmond Highway, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22309
Call 703-317-9412 to make a gift by telephone.
Questions? Email info@helpingamericans.org.
Monthly Giving
Your recurring donation helps provide consistent support to poverty-stricken communities in Appalachia throughout the year. Your steady, reliable gift allows us to provide long-term programming. To make a monthly donation click here.
More Ways to Give
Workplace Giving
You can also give to Americans Helping Americans® via many state workplace giving campaigns.
CFC Giving
Please consider supporting Americans Helping Americans® through the Combined Federal Campaign by choosing CFC #11962. Thank you for your service and support!
Why Donate to Appalachian Communities Through Americans Helping Americans?
In Appalachia, 1 in 7 people still live in poverty, struggling with food insecurity and unsafe housing. For over 30 years, Americans Helping Americans has worked side-by-side with impoverished communities to provide direct aid and build long-term solutions for self-sufficiency.
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of expenses go directly to programs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, absolutely. Americans Helping Americans® is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
What percentage of my donation goes directly to programs?
We are firmly committed to ensuring your generosity makes the greatest impact. A full 97.78% of our expenses fund our program services directly. You can see exactly how your contributions are spent by viewing our financial audits.
How are Appalachian donations used by your organization?
Your donation provides critical support to children, families, seniors, and veterans living in poverty throughout Appalachia, primarily in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. You are providing tangible aid like food boxes, warm winter coats, essential home repairs, educational supplies, and more to some of America’s most underserved communities.
Can I choose which program my donation supports?
Yes! While a general donation allows us to apply funds where the need is greatest, we encourage you to support the program you’re most passionate about. On our main donation form, you can choose to direct your gift to the program you want.
Is my online payment secure?
Yes. Our donation page is protected by the industry-standard security measures for secure online transactions.
Your gift helps local partners act quickly.
Every contribution supports practical resources like food boxes, home repairs, school supplies, emergency aid, and basic needs assistance.