For Courtney and her family we received an anonymous gift intended to purchase a used car that will allow her mother Angel to put her GED to good use by accepting a new job; no more walking 8 miles to town, either. Also we delivered the many clothes, personal hygiene items, school supplies and toys to her whole family that were so kindly delivered to our door from many of you. Two of her sisters were able to attend a school dance with simple, nice, new dresses, which would have never been possible if not for your donations. We are focused on continuing to provide assistance to Courtney and her sisters.

For Erica we received many items and support. Many of you understand her fragile position with her mother. She is in a difficult place, but has a lot of support. Erica is a strong young woman, one we hope is not likely to follow in her mother’s footsteps. She is being looked after and her needs are being met. We are praying for her and her mother everyday.

CAP helps so many; children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Without your support we could not possibly have the same impact on the lives of those we serve. Appalachia is a special place, with a lot of wonderful, hard-working and deserving people. Thank you for supporting us, and letting us continue our work. There is so much more to be done….With you, hope and determination we can make a difference…..

During the last week of January, Kentucky was hit by a very severe ice storm that caused thousands of power outages, water losses, car wrecks, tree damages, home damages, and people to be trapped indoors for a week or more. This was not the first time Kentucky has been hit by such a storm, but this one was more severe than expected. As a result, eastern Kentucky in particular was greatly affected. CAP’s Disaster Relief was there to aid those in need of repairs, food, clothing, shelter, and more.

Disaster Relief volunteers came from places such as Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, and many parts of Kentucky. Sherry Buresh, Assistant Director of the Disaster Relief Program, was pleased by the great response. Work crews included chainsaw crews, home repair crews, and case work volunteers in addition to all the CAP employees and volunteers who cooked for the Relief workers.

During the week of response, CAP assisted about forty households with debris clean-up, chainsaw work, roof jobs, or other home repair (some major). One of the homes with major destruction will become a WorkFest site in the spring.

At the request of the Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs), CAPs Disaster Relief provided cots, blankets, and supplies to shelters. CAP also opened the new Jean White Respite Center as a shelter from the devastating ice storm. CAP plans to continue using the Respite Center as an official shelter for any future disasters.

Not only did CAP perform home repairs and aid shelters, but we also supplied water to those who were without. A 10-unit shower trailer was taken to western Kentucky. The effects of the storm were compounded in Letcher County by contamination to their water supply. CAP responded immediately to their request for water by delivering a semi-truck load that very same day.

Almost every county in Kentucky was impacted by the destructive storm. Fortunately, CAP was there to help. The effort to help those severely affected by the ice storm was definitely a CAP wide effort.

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