A home with more people than rooms and no indoor plumbing is classified as substandard.
In some areas of Appalachia, nearly 17% of the homes meet these qualifications.
For this reason, Americans Helping Americans® supports local organizations in home repairs. We complete extensive home repairs, including, but not limited to, roof and floor repair, insulation and handicapped ramp installations in Appalachian communities in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee.
Honoring Our Heroes: In Remembrance of the Fallen Memorial Day is a time for our nation to come together in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. At Americans Helping...
As summer approaches, children across the country eagerly anticipate days spent swimming, exploring, and enjoying family vacations. But for many kids in Appalachia, the season often brings isolation, long days spent indoors with limited stimulation and little...
“Happy Minds Happy Kids” For the 2024-2025 academic year, Americans Helping Americans® awarded $4,000 American Helping Teacher grants to four educators at schools in Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee with high percentages of low-income students participating in the...
While summer brings joy and freedom for many children, it also brings a troubling gap in food access for thousands across Appalachia. Americans Helping Americans® is proud to partner with two incredible grassroots organizations to launch summer feeding...