Why These Stories Matter
In Appalachia, families face hard decisions every day between keeping the lights on or putting dinner on the table, buying school supplies or staying warm through winter. Voices of Appalachia brings you face-to-face with these realities and shows how our supporters are helping to rewrite them.
These are not stories of despair. They are stories of hope and the role of Americans Helping Americans.
A Summer to Remember
500 children in Appalachia are enjoying joyful, life-changing summer camps—thanks to the generosity of supporters like you.
Training That Leads to Jobs
Industrial maintenance students at Estill County ATC are securing paid co-op jobs thanks to Want2Work. With community support, they’re discovering new career paths and earning while learning.
Engineering for a Better Tomorrow
Students at Estill County ATC are learning high-demand skills in additive and subtractive manufacturing gaining experience with 3D printers, lathes, and CNC machines to prepare for real-world careers.
Hands-On Training for a Brighter Future
Students at Estill County ATC are transforming their futures through the Want2Work program, learning welding and diesel tech with real-world experience.
Voices That Inspire
Local stories from Appalachia show how grassroots programs and community support are uplifting young people and giving them new paths to success.
Repairing and Rebuilding Homes – and Lives
With the help of $65,000 in grants, volunteers work together each spring to repair homes for elderly and disabled residents across Appalachia restoring not just structures, but dignity and hope.
Be Part of the Story
Your compassion fuels these transformations. Share these stories. Spread awareness. And if you can, keep the impact going.