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...
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...
A Summer of Memories, and Meal, for Hundreds of Appalachian children Summer’s over for children throughout Appalachia, and school has resumed. Hundreds of children have exciting stories to share when asked, “What did you do this summer?”...
Children in Appalachia face among the highest rates of dental caries in the country, primarily due to a high intake of sugary foods and soft drinks – as well as a lack of dental care products at home. At Americans Helping Americans® we have been working to...