As the school year kicks off, the focus on enhancing Appalachian education has never been more crucial. At Americans Helping Americans®, we are dedicated to empowering students and educators in the Appalachian region through a variety of educational programs. By...
As directors of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia, Daniel McNeil, a clinical professor emeritus of dental public health at West Virginia University, and Mary Marazita, a professor of oral biology at the University of Pittsburg, “we know firsthand that...
Barefoot No Longer: Helping Appalachian Children Walk Into a Brighter Future Every child deserves a proper pair of shoes. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), one of the most crucial back-to-school purchases for any parent is a well-fitting...
For more than two decades, LAMP Ministries in Gainesville, Georgia, has been working to transform the lives of children, youth, parents and other at-risk individuals in Hall and surrounding counties by providing vital support and services through various diverse...
Despite the pouring rain on the morning of Thursday, July 25 in the small town of Jefferson City, Tennessee, hundreds of families and hundreds more children were lined up and waiting patiently to receive backpacks filled with school supplies and more. Our partner...
Thanks to the supporters of Americans Helping Americans®, 17 children had the time of their lives this summer attending summer camp operated by our partner in McDowell County, West Virginia, Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA). The camp included a two-night stay at a...
