Jun 22, 2026
Kentucky continues to face one of the highest poverty rates in the country, and the numbers tell a sobering story. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Kentucky poverty rate was 16.4% in 2023, well above the national average of 12.5%. Median household income in...
Mar 3, 2026
When disasters strike, families across Appalachia often face devastating loss with limited access to immediate help. Our Emergency Relief Program was created to respond quickly, providing essential, life-sustaining support when it’s needed most. Through this...
Oct 25, 2024
Hurricane Relief Update Labor of Love Tazewell, VA – Oct. 25, 2024 Americans Helping Americans® was there in the days following the devastating floodwaters caused by Hurricane Helene that ravaged communities across North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and elsewhere....
Oct 16, 2024
The Deadliest Hurricane Since Katrina Hurricane Helene, the deadliest storm to strike the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, made landfall at peak intensity late on September 26 in Florida’s Big Bend region. It then moved quickly inland and stalled...
Oct 10, 2024
As winter approaches, families across Appalachia face the bitter cold with uncertainty. For some, the season doesn’t just bring chilly weather—it brings the fear of being unable to keep their children warm, heat their homes, or provide enough food for the holiday...
Oct 1, 2024
Hurricane Helene: A Long Road to Recovery It’s going to take weeks, even months, to clean up from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Devastating floodwaters have ravaged communities, damaging countless homes and businesses. Our partner in Jefferson County, TN...
