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The Christian Appalachian
Project The
heart of the Appalachian Mountains is home to a wonderful charitable
organization. Located in Lancaster, Kentucky, The Christian Appalachian
Project serves the people of all 30 Appalachian Kentucky counties as well
as portions of Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee. Begun
by Father Beiting, a Roman Catholic priest born and raised in Appalachia, The
Christian Appalachian Project has grown into a successful
interdenominational organization. Since it's creation in 1964, The Christian
Appalachian Project has helped more than a million people through it's
various programs. The
Christian Appalachian Project addresses the needs of the people of the
Appalachian Mountains through a variety of programs designed to address the
long-term and short-term needs of the people living in this extremely
impoverished portion of the United States. It has been estimated that these
community development programs touch the lives of over 500,000 people each
year throughout the 13 states comprising the area known as Appalachia. From
it's inception, Father Beiting envisioned The Christian Appalachian
Project as "a group that would roll up our sleeves and get the job
done." With this in mind, a plethora of opportunities exist to pitch-in
and lend a hand. Opportunities include work in such areas as: General Labor,
Summer Camps, Youth/Teen Centers, Housing ( building, renovation and
assistance), Educational and Recreational Programming, Attic Stores, and many
others. The
Christian Appalachian Project continues to be guided by it's 6 guiding
principals: I.
To promote the dignity and self-worth of individuals by promoting self-help. II.
To practice and encourage good stewardship of and accountability for all of
the resources entrusted to us. III.
To foster individual growth among staff, volunteers, donors and program
participants. IV.
To live out and promote the Gospel through all of our actions. V.
To foster open, honest and effective communication both inside and outside
the organization. VI.
To involve the Appalachian people at all social and economic levels in
developing solution to poverty. As
their missions statement describes: "The Christian Appalachian Project
is an interdenominational, non-profit Christian organization committed to
serving people in need in Appalachia by providing physical, spiritual and
emotional support through a wide variety of programs and services."
Consider sharing your time with The Christian Appalachian Project and the
wonderful people of the Appalachian Mountains. For
more information, please contact: The
Christian Appalachian Project 322
Crab Orchard St. |
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