Donate to Support Children and Families in Appalachia
Your donation provides critical support to Appalachian families, from food, basic needs, and home repairs to education and disaster relief.
In Appalachia, 1 in 7 people still live in poverty, struggling with food insecurity and unsafe housing. For over 30 years, Americans Helping Americans has worked side-by-side with impoverished communities to provide direct aid and build long-term solutions for self-sufficiency.
There are many ways you can help support Americans Helping Americans® and our important programs.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Providing Food and Holiday Meals
We deliver thousands of food boxes to families facing hunger and provide special grants to ensure children and seniors can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meal.
Making Homes Safe and Warm
By repairing leaking roofs, building wheelchair ramps, and ensuring families have heat, our programs address the unsafe living conditions that can otherwise lead to homelessness and keep families safely in their homes.
Investing in Young Adults
Our Want2Work initiative removes financial barriers for hundreds of students each year, covering fees for exams, tools, and supplies so they can enter high-wage careers and build a stable future.
Why Donate to Appalachian Communities through Americans Helping Americans?
- We are a highly-rated nonprofit, accredited by the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), and recognized as one of America’s Best Charities.
- We have over 30 years of experience providing direct aid and long-term solutions in the Appalachian region.
- In 2024 alone, we delivered over 15,000 food boxes, provided 4,500 students with school supplies, and rehabilitated 141 homes for families in need.
- We partner directly with trusted, local grassroots organizations, ensuring your donation makes the maximum impact within the community.
There are many ways you can help support Americans Helping Americans® and our important programs.
Other Ways to give
There are many ways you can help support Americans Helping Americans® and our important programs. See the ways to get involved below or contact us at info@helpingamericans.org to learn what you can do to help. (Be sure to include your contact information in your email).
Donate By Phone or Mail
A donation to Americans Helping Americans® is one of the best ways to help American children and their families.
- Please download our AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS® DONATION FORM (.PDF).
• Simply print this form, fill it out, and include your credit card information or enclose it with your check or money order.
• All checks should be made out to Americans Helping Americans®.
Please mail your donation to:
Americans Helping Americans®
8301 Richmond Highway, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22309
Please give us a call at 703-317-9412 if you would like to make a gift over the telephone.
Have a question or request? Email us at info@helpingamericans.org.
Workplace Giving
You can also give to Americans Helping Americans® via many state workplace giving campaigns.
Monthly Giving
Your recurring donation to Americans Helping Americans® helps provide consistent support to poverty-stricken communities in Appalachia throughout the year. Thank you for your steady, reliable gift, which allows us to provide long-term programming. To make a monthly donation click here.
CFC Giving
Please consider supporting Americans Helping Americans® through the Combined Federal Campaign by choosing CFC #11962. Thank you for your service and support!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, absolutely. Americans Helping Americans® is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
What percentage of my donation goes directly to programs?
We are firmly committed to ensuring your generosity makes the greatest impact. A full 97.78% of our expenses fund our program services directly. You can see exactly how your contributions are spent by viewing our financial audits.
How are Appalachian donations used by your organization?
Your donation provides critical support to children, families, seniors, and veterans living in poverty throughout Appalachia, primarily in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. You are providing tangible aid like food boxes, warm winter coats, essential home repairs, educational supplies, and more to some of America’s most underserved communities.
Can I choose which program my donation supports?
Yes! While a general donation allows us to apply funds where the need is greatest, we encourage you to support the program you’re most passionate about. On our main donation form, you can choose to direct your gift to the program you want.
Is my online payment secure?
Yes. Our donation page is protected by the industry-standard security measures for secure online transactions.