For nearly 90 years, Barry and Lucille have lived in Jackson County, KY. They were married as teenagers and are still together 72 years later. They lived in a deteriorating mobile home with poor supports. When CAP met them, the stairs were in disrepair and it was hard for them to get in and out of the house—especially in the icy winter.

It is particularly hard for Barry to enter and exit their home because he has very bad arthritis in his knees. In recent months, he has also suffered from pneumonia, three small strokes and a dangerous snake bite that put him in the hospital for three days.

As one of CAP’s supporters, you help Appalachia’s most vulnerable people—like Barry and Lucille—survive the coldest months by helping them in four ways.

First, you help make sure everyone has enough fuel, whether it’s oil, gas, coal, or firewood.

The second necessity people need is a safe, livable home. This means repairing windows, insulation, siding and roofs. For Barry and Lucy, we added a wheelchair accessible ramp to help Barry get in and out of the house.

The third thing people need to get through the winter is nutritious food. With very little money for food, they make do on next to nothing. But in the winter, they need real nourishment to retain what health they have—especially in such a frigid home.

And the fourth need that your gift helps provide is friendship. When cold weather keeps people indoors, the isolation is so prevalent in the hills and hollers of Appalachia which becomes so crushing to the human spirit. Our Elderly Services help transport Barry and Lucille to doctor’s appointments, to pick up prescriptions, and provide essential friendship.

These treasured elders are so grateful for the concern you show for them. “CAP is such a wonderful organization,” Lucy says.

Christian Appalachian Project had the pleasure today of welcoming some very special guests into our warehouse. Thirty members of the University of Kentucky football team came out to help us take in donations and load a semi-truck to be distributed to the flood victims of Eastern Kentucky. They came ready to work, all smiles and eager to make a difference. For one hour these young men lifted heavy furniture, greeted people and pitched in wherever they were needed.

The experience for two members of the team had to be particularly personal; Moncell Allen and Anthony Kendrick know all too well the devastation that comes with floods. They are survivors of Hurricane Katrina. CAP served in Mississippi for three months after Katrina and also knows about the extreme conditions experienced by so many in that disaster. Giving back is a cathartic process and we hope that today we helped these two young men and their teammates feel the pride and joy that comes with service to others.

But this team is no stranger to community service. Under the guidance of Coach Joker Phillips and his new initiative Operation Win, donating their time to the community is something expected of these players. And a life skill that’s taught off the field that will stay with them far after their UK football years.

We at CAP would like to thank the University of Kentucky, the Football program and each of the players who joined us today as well as the ones who were unable to attend. We look forward to the next partnership opportunity. Until then we will sit proudly in the stands cheering on our Wildcats, knowing they have more than brains, talent and heart…. They have compassion. And that makes us very proud.

Thank you.

ADAMS, BRIAN
ALLEN, MONCELL
AUMILLER, JORDAN
BENTON, MIKIE
BOYD, AARON
BRAUSE, TYLER
BRAZLEY, NIK
BURDEN, RANDALL
COBB, RANDALL
DAVIS, ALVIN
FIELDS, E.J.
HUZZIE, QUA
JOHNSON, TRISTIAN
KENDRICK, ANTHONY
KING, LAROD
LEWELLEN, JAKE
LUMPKIN, RICKY
MATTHEWS, CHRIS
MCCORD, SHANE
MCDUFFEN, MALCOLM
MITCHELL, KEVIN
MOSLEY, ANTHONY
NEWTON, MORGAN
PHILLIPPI, RYAN
RUSSELL, DONALD
SIMPSON, MILES
SIMPSON, SAM
TREVATHAN, DANNY
TYDLACKA, RYAN
WALLACE, RYAN

The University of Kentucky Football Team is assisting the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) to kickoff CAP’s Friends that CARE initiative.

The UK Athletes will be at the CAP Warehouse on Thursday July 29, starting at 3:00 p.m. to give their time helping to continue CAP’S efforts to assist flood victims in Pike County as well as other eastern Kentucky counties. The athletes feel it is their time to give back for all the support they receive from the fans in the areas affected by the floods each year. (Press and interviews will begin between 2 and 2:30pm).

Please come by to say hello and help CAP continue providing aid to the victims of the flooded areas. CAP will be accepting donations of furniture, small appliances, air conditioners and canned food items as well as monetary donations to help fund the project. The CAP warehouse is located at 2592 Palumbo Drive.

A state of emergency has been declared after flash floods ripped through Pike County on Saturday night. We need your immediate help to send aid and supplies to the people in the worst-affected areas of Pike County. CAP’s Disaster Relief Team is already busy at work, but we’ll need your support to continue to deliver hope to those in need.

The waters have claimed two lives and left a few dozen temporarily seeking refuge in a high school gym. Many have lost everything and thousands of others are still without running water or electricity. Vehicles have been overturned in roadways from the sweeping force of the water, and homes have been lifted off of their foundations.

The waters rose fast. In just four short hours, Pike County was victim to 4 to 7 inches of fierce rainfall.

Crews worked tirelessly through the night to rescue those endangered by the rising waters–especially those who live closest to water drainages and creeks. Most are thankful for their lives, of course, but also devastated after having seen their whole lives wash down a creek.

Will you help CAP rush volunteer crews and emergency aid to the men, women and children whose homes were ruined by these ferocious floods?

CAP has already sent two truckloads full of emergency supplies like food, water and clothing to the hard-hit Appalachian county and is preparing to send more supplies and volunteers to help restore homes and rebuild lives.

Please make a secure donation now to help families and children recover from the flood devastation.

And please remember the families and children affected by this tragedy in your prayers.

Thank you and God bless,

Sue Sword,
Vice President
Christian Appalachian Project

P.S. Please make a donation to help the families of Appalachia suffering from disasters today and in the future. God bless.

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