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By Brianna Stephens  

Just when communities across the state of Kentucky were settling into what was thought to be a reprieve from severe weather after February’s flash flooding, another weather system swept through the state in early April. Heavy rain, flooding, hail, straight-line winds, and tornadoes pounded communities across the state, causing historic devastation in areas of Central and Western Kentucky. When disaster strikes, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is there to help families recover.  

By Tina V. Bryson

By Kristy Horine 

It rained, and it rained, and it rained some more. The ground was completely saturated. A steady barrage of constant heavy rain over Valentine’s weekend coupled with wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour, followed by snow and freezing temperatures. It was a recipe for disaster, but also moments of hope.  

By: Brianna Stephens

Just two years after deadly flooding impacted communities in Eastern Kentucky, many of the same children, their families, and seniors are facing another disaster. Flash flooding over the weekend devastated communities and thwarted continuing recovery efforts from the floods of 2022.  

In this gripping season premiere, we sit down with Melissa Helton, Literary Arts Director at Hindman Settlement School and editor of Troublesome Rising—a raw and powerful anthology capturing the devastation of the July 2022 floods through the voices of Appalachian writers. 

Visit the Hindman Settlement School Website.

By: Brainna Stephens

Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Operation Sharing program was selected as the recipient of this year’s Equipment Giving Program from Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics. The awarded Electric Walkie Pallet Truck will enhance operational efficiency in Operation Sharing’s warehouses and facilitate effective handling of essential items that are received and distributed to people in need across the region through strategic partnerships.  

By Kacie Renfro 

An organization is only as strong as its people. For Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), volunteers are the lifeblood of the mission and allow CAP to serve more children, their families, and seniors in need in Appalachia. Many volunteers, like Ella Bussell, live in the communities CAP serves and understand the great needs that exist. 

“Every bit of service makes an impact,” said Bussell, a native of Rockcastle County and volunteer at CAP’s Grateful Bread Food Pantry, which serves more than 800 families in the community each month.  

By Brianna Stephens 

As Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Disaster Relief returns from Hurricane Helene clean-up efforts in East Tennessee, a new storage bay for the program’s essential equipment is nearing completion thanks to volunteers in the BCT/Mt. Airy mission group. The group serves with CAP annually in a variety of human services programs and facilities projects, like the storage bay.   

By Brianna Stephens 

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) announced the conclusion of the organization’s largest philanthropic effort, RISE and Shine: The Campaign for Christian Appalachian Project. The three-year campaign raised 124.2% of its $95 million goal, representing $117,966,787 in current and deferred gifts and commitments. These commitments will support efforts under four priorities: Standing with Appalachian Youth and Families, Meeting the Most Basic Human Needs, Building Strategic Partnerships, and Strengthening the Heartbeat of Volunteerism.    

By Brianna Stephens

Gary lost everything. His home, belongings, and his property were destroyed and buried under thick mud. In the history of Washington County, Tennessee, the river and creeks have never flooded like they did Sept. 27. What happened that day is being called a 5,000-year flood.