Oct 6, 2026
Food insecurity remained one of the most widespread needs of our partners in distressed Appalachian communities, reported Americans Helping Americans® executive director Cameron Krizek in September. And thanks to the supporters of Americans Helping Americans®, in the...
Sep 30, 2026
Greenup County, Kentucky, Area Technology Center student Cameron Whitt accomplished something no student at the school had done before: becoming fully certified in three different career pathways before graduation, Kentucky Teacher (a publication of the Kentucky...
Sep 28, 2026
Last spring, Cora was a senior at the Greenup County, Kentucky, Area Technology Center (ATC), where principal Stacey Thompson described her as “an excellent student, hardworking, and demonstrates exceptional character.” As the eldest in a large family with many...
Sep 22, 2026
Trey lived a very transient life with his family, ending up living with his grandparents when he was a senior in high school after his parents lost custody of him several years ago due to difficult life choices. Throughout his young life, he had been enrolled in...
Sep 8, 2026
Through the Americans Helping Americans® Want2Work (W2W) initiative, our partner career and technical education schools throughout Appalachia receive grants that are awarded to the schools to purchase required items such as nursing scrubs, welding helmets, automotive...
Aug 25, 2026
Every child deserves a pair of shoes that fits comfortably and allows them to walk into school, play with friends, and go about their day with confidence. But for many families in distressed Appalachian communities, buying a brand-new pair of shoes can...
