More than 1,200 nonprofit organizations, community-based agencies, and churches throughout the region partner with CAP each year to collect food, household supplies, and more for families in Appalachia in need. Operation Sharing has delivered more than $1.5 billion of donated materials to more than 1.5 million people across all 13 Appalachian states, Arkansas, and Missouri in 30 years. Call 606.523.5799 for the Corbin location or 606.789.3148 for the Paintsville location to get involved.

Our Grateful Threadz Thrift Store gives new life to gently used items such as clothing, books, household items, and other essentials. It’s inspiring to see the confidence and self-worth these simple items provide for children, their families, and seniors in need in Rockcastle County.

Many families are unable to afford the most basic groceries and often must choose between purchasing food and providing safe, warm, dry, and accessible homes or health care for their families. Grateful Bread provides free and nutritious food to eligible families in Rockcastle County each month.

“When I came home, to be honest, I was speechless. I got to meet some of the volunteers. They didn’t know me, but they did everything they could; they put their heart and soul into it.”

—Willie Owen

Seniors who live in unimaginable poverty and deteriorating homes that may lack running water or electricity receive home repair assistance. Staff and volunteer teams make sure the elderly in Appalachia live in safe, warm, dry, and accessible homes.

Seniors and people living with disabilities in Appalachia often require repair assistance to make their homes safe and accessible. CAP’s home repair teams and volunteers provide crucial labor for those in need.

In March and April of each year, YouthFest volunteer programming becomes an alternative spring break for high school students who want to spend a meaningful week being of service in Appalachia.

Each spring, the Housing Program conducts an intensive, volunteer-supported home repair project called WorkFest. It’s a mission-based alternative to the traditional spring break for college students with a heart to serve.

A week at camp can make a difference for a child in need. Fun activities, supportive guidance, and friendship give boys and girls much-needed joy and confidence.

Catastrophes affect people living in poverty even harder. Disaster Relief provides immediate assistance during floods, tornadoes, storms, and other emergencies.