By Amy Schill, AmeriCorps Specialist As Christian Appalachian Project (CAP)’s AmeriCorps Specialist, I think about the AmeriCorps program every day. AmeriCorps is a federal program that gives Americans to opportunity to serve their country full-...

A family of five needed renovations to their home and an addition, but the repairs were too expensive and extensive to do alone. Employees from CESO, INC. partnered with CAP to get the job done. CESO brought staff from five of their seven offices...

First Baptist Church Mt. Vernon has partnered with CAP to be the hands and feet of Jesus and serve the needs of children, their families, and seniors in the community through service. FBC is a strong supporter of CAP’s Grateful Bread Food Pantry and...

Ameri Corps member and one-year volunteer Emma Krall said her first experience serving with St. Annes Belfield School during CAP’s YouthFest led to her commitment to serve with CAP. ...

In 2021, families in Appalachia faced two major threats. During the pandemic, unemployment, financial hardship, and food insecurity caused major challenges. In addition, families in Eastern Kentucky are still struggling to recover after historic...