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Bringing Sight to Sore Eyes
Imagine going to school and not being able to read what the teacher is writing on the blackboard – even while sitting on the front row – because you know you need glasses, but your parents can’t afford to buy a pair. Or perhaps being a senior or veteran who could...
A Small Reward Makes All the Difference for “Denny” and Maria
“Denny,” says Big Creek People in Action Extra Cool Afterschool program teacher Maria Frazier, is a fourth-grader who is “a joy to teach and always has a smile on his face.” But he has had his ups and downs when it came to the quality of his school work. Denny is one...
After-School all Summer in War, West Virginia
In War, West Virginia, Americans Helping Americans®’ partner there, Big Creek People in Action (BCPIA), operates a licensed after-school program, even during the summer months when school is not in session. This summer, BCPIA had 31 kids participate – and while, of...