How to Help People in Need in Appalachia
Helping people in need means showing up with compassion, resources, and real solutions. In Appalachia, that help is more critical than ever. Across the region, millions of families face daily challenges: empty cupboards, crumbling homes, lack of access to education,...
Breaking Down Barriers for Students in Appalachia
The Want2Work (W2W) program from Americans Helping Americans® provides critical financial assistance for GED programs, vocational training, and certification exams. By removing financial barriers, W2W helps young adults acquire the skills necessary to secure stable,...
Poverty Alleviation in America: Understanding the Problem and the Solutions
In 2023, the official poverty rate in the U.S. was 11.1%, meaning more than 36 million Americans were living in poverty, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s nearly one in every nine people facing daily challenges to meet basic needs like food,...
Congratulations to our Want2Work Grads!
Empowering Futures: How Americans Helping Americans® Grant Funds Made a Lasting Impact for Recent High School Graduates In July 2023, Americans Helping Americans® announced its new Want2Work (W2W) initiative, providing vocational and technical schools within...