Press Releases

APPALACHIA (February 18, 2025) – In an unprecedented weather event, the entire state of Kentucky is currently under a state of emergency. Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Disaster Relief and Operation Sharing programs are coordinating efforts after devastating flooding struck almost all of Kentucky’s 120 counties. 

APPALACHIA – (December 16, 2024) On Thursday, December 12, Christian Appalachian Project’s Operation Sharing, in partnership with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation distributed toys to all students at Lee County Elementary. Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, a former schoolteacher, was on hand to greet children and share holiday wishes with event volunteers.
 

LEXINGTON/PAINTSVILLE – (Nov. 7, 2024) Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) selected Mark and Kathy Barrens as their 2024 Philanthropists of the Year during the National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The Barrenses were recognized for their support of CAP’s mission of building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia. 

APPALACHIA – (October 18, 2024) Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) has identified 18 homes where
volunteers and CAP staff will help families clean up and mitigate against black mold in the coming weeks.
Volunteers have already logged nearly 500 service hours helping families determine what work needs to be
done on homes that can be saved. CAP’s Command Center is located in Johnson City which allows CAP
Disaster Relief teams to serve Washington, Clark, Unicoi, and Greenville Counties.

Christian Appalachian Project Announces 2024 Champions of Appalachia
God’s Pantry Food Bank and Community Trust Bank Celebrated for Impact in Region

APPALACHIA (October 11, 2024) – Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has selected God’s
Pantry Food Bank and Community Trust Bank as its 2024 Champions of Appalachia. The
award recognizes individuals and organizations that have had a positive, long-term impact
in the lives of people in the region.

Christian Appalachian Project announces closure of community thrift store
Food pantry next door will continue to serve children, their families, and seniors
 
Mount Vernon, Ky. – (October 4, 2024) Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has announced the permanent closure of Grateful Threadz Thrift Store located at 3095 Richmond Street in Mount Vernon, Ky. The store specialized in gently used clothing and household items but was also a gathering place for the community.

Kentucky charity set to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene
Christian Appalachian Project sends essential items and prepares volunteer deployment

APPALACHIA (June 1, 2021) – Children and their families are looking for some signs of normalcy as COVID-19 restrictions start to be lifted. After two pandemic-impacted years of school, this summer, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is pleased to join Toys for Tots and Good360 for a second consecutive year in the distribution of toys, books, games, and snacks to children in Eastern Kentucky this month. Distributions will take place on June 3 at Johnson Central High School, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; June 10 at Clay County Middle School, 10 a.m.

APPALACHIA (April 12, 2021) – The news of flooding in Eastern Kentucky may have faded into the background for the rest of the state, but residents in Central Appalachia are still struggling to put their lives back together. With the economic fallout of the pandemic layered onto generational poverty, residents found themselves battered by a succession of winter storms including, ice, snow, and historic flooding. Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Operation Sharing is committed to helping communities for as long as it takes.

APPALACHIA (March 17, 2021) – Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has stepped up to build hope and help individuals and families in need as they deal with the aftermath of historic floods that came on the heels of a damaging ice storm.