Our Medical Assistance program acts as a safety net for Appalachian residents who are working hard to get by. After the allocation of crucial expenses, some families have nothing left over to store away in case of emergency occurrences, nor can they afford to pay for other medical expenses like the cost of eyeglasses, eye exams, medications, or dentures that insurance companies refuse to pay.
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?" “Afterschool all...
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...