About
In the early 1950s, Fr. Ralph Beiting -CAP’s founder- called on his friends and family to help him provide goods and support to people in need in eastern Kentucky. It was through the continuing enthusiasm of those first volunteers to help people in Appalachia that Christian Appalachian Project came to be. Today, the CAP Volunteer Program is made up of the thousands of volunteers who serve with CAP for a week, a summer or a year.
Meet Our Volunteers
CAP has a corps of 50-60 long-term volunteers serving eastern Kentucky.
Where We Serve
CAP volunteers serve in 11 counties throughout impoverished eastern Kentucky.
Why We Serve
Eastern Kentucky has some of the highest poverty rates in the United States.
What We Do
CAP volunteers serve in a variety of programs targeting the poor and the marginalized.
Volunteer Program Staff
Supporting the people who serve Appalachia.
