A Virtual Trip to Hawaii Brings Summer Camp to Life in Appalachia

A Virtual Trip to Hawaii Brings Summer Camp to Life in Appalachia

More than a dozen kids in Big Creek People in Action’s (BCPIA) summer camp program, supported by Americans Helping Americans®, were “super-excited” to say the least about their “flight” to Hawaii on the morning of Wednesday, June 10.  Many, if not all, of the...
Making Summer Magic Happen for Kids in Appalachia

Making Summer Magic Happen for Kids in Appalachia

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...
Summer Fun begins for the children that so need it in Appalachia

Summer Fun begins for the children that so need it in Appalachia

Young students across the U.S. are looking forward to the end of another academic year and eagerly awaiting summer vacation, during which many will go on trips with their families to the beach, camp in the mountains, and attend summer camps. But for many in distressed...