Appalachian parents often work full-time, low-paying jobs throughout the year leaving children unsupervised in the summer months when school is out. Our summer camps provide the children with a safe environment and healthy meals they may not normally receive at home alone. Our camps often also provide the children with clothing, new shoes, and other assistance if they are in need of it.
Barefeet Program Provides Hundreds of New Shoes Annually to Children in Appalachia
The Americans Helping Americans® basic needs program provides essentials such as coats, blankets, and dental kits, along with grants to local partners for utility bill assistance, eviction prevention, and ensuring electricity for medical needs. This program also...
