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Food is the Most Important School Supply
Every kid needs three meals a day to be healthy and do well in school. And for some kids, school is the best place to get…
Solving the National Affordable Housing Crisis with Mercy Housing
Every day, millions of Americans have to sacrifice food, education, and healthcare because the cost of housing is so high. The numbers are grim: only…
Feeding America Asks Supporters to Take Action to End Hunger
Chicago, IL – Aug 23, 2018 – This September, Feeding America and our nationwide network of food banks will mobilize across all 50 states in…
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County Brings 400+ Volunteers Together to Help 13 Homeowners with Critical Needs and Repairs
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County has provided critical-needs home repair to low-income residents of Montgomery County free of charge for the past 27 years. Last year…
The “Working Poor” Are One Crisis Away From Homelessness
Did you know that in Central Florida, 1 in 6 people are food insecure? Yes, in America! Over 40% of families in Central Florida are…
Tackling Poverty in Appalachia
Those living in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, and Central Appalachia generally, deal with chronic and serious challenges. Much progress has been made in tackling poverty…
Helping Children in the Classroom to Dream Big through Workplace Giving
At the beginning of every school year, many eager children sit in the front of the classroom armed with No. 2 pencils, wide-ruled paper and…
Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse Teams-up with Christian Appalachian Project to Impact Lives of Children and Families in Appalachia
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization in Appalachia committed to serving people in need through self-help human service programs. They are creating…
Why Fairfax County Needs a Food Bank
People ask us all the time why Fairfax County needs a food bank. Just do the math. In 2015, Fairfax County had a median family…
Solving the National Affordable Housing Crisis with Mercy Housing
Every day, millions of Americans have to sacrifice food, education, and healthcare because the cost of housing is so high. The numbers are grim: only…
Be #ThankFULL this #GivingTuesday and Support Feeding America
Giving the perfect gift is hard. Gifts are stressful, both for the giver and the receiver; it’s hard to know exactly what someone will want.…
Housing + Education = Success!
AHC Inc. has been building quality affordable housing communities for low and very-low income families since 1975. Every time AHC builds a community, the non-profit…