Christian Appalachian Project Helps 100th Family Following 2022 Floods
October 31, 2023
HOLLYBUSH, KY (October 31,2023): Following devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky in July 2022, through the generous support of donors nationwide, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) committed to helping 100 families get back into homes that were safe, warm, and dry. CAP is partnering with Knott County Long-Term Recovery to assist a grandmother raising her grandchild. Iowa Amish volunteers will provide the labor.
Generous donations to CAP created an opportunity to partner with the long-term recovery team to help families who have continued to face challenges since the historic flooding. CAP will be working with Knott County to assist with an additional 10 homes that still need repairs. The homeowner on this week’s job lived in her home for five weeks with no electricity or water following the flood. The family is still living in the home, but repairs are desperately needed for the subfloor, accessible steps, among other things.
WHAT: Repair of 100th home following July 2022 floods
WHERE:433 Hawk Rd.,Hollybush (Pippa Passes), KY41844
WHEN:Tuesday, Oct. 31 thru Thursday, Nov. 2, 10a.m. to 2 p.m.EST
Members of the media wishing to do a story, but unable to attend, please contact Tina Bryson for assets at 859.270.1776 or tbryson@chrisapp.org.
About Christian Appalachian Project: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has been building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia since our founding more than 50 years ago. With the help of donors, volunteers, staff, and the communities we serve, CAPhas grown to impact the lives of more than 1.5 million people each year through nine priorities including programs that address food insecurity, substandard housing, disaster relief and recovery, and mental health.
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 178 College Street in Pikeville and serves more than 500 businesses in eight Eastern Kentucky Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike. The Chamber’s mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through a commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to enhance the business climate in our region.
Generous donations to CAP created an opportunity to partner with the long-term recovery team to help families who have continued to face challenges since the historic flooding. CAP will be working with Knott County to assist with an additional 10 homes that still need repairs. The homeowner on this week’s job lived in her home for five weeks with no electricity or water following the flood. The family is still living in the home, but repairs are desperately needed for the subfloor, accessible steps, among other things.
WHAT: Repair of 100th home following July 2022 floods
WHERE:433 Hawk Rd.,Hollybush (Pippa Passes), KY41844
WHEN:Tuesday, Oct. 31 thru Thursday, Nov. 2, 10a.m. to 2 p.m.EST
Members of the media wishing to do a story, but unable to attend, please contact Tina Bryson for assets at 859.270.1776 or tbryson@chrisapp.org.
About Christian Appalachian Project: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has been building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia since our founding more than 50 years ago. With the help of donors, volunteers, staff, and the communities we serve, CAPhas grown to impact the lives of more than 1.5 million people each year through nine priorities including programs that address food insecurity, substandard housing, disaster relief and recovery, and mental health.
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 178 College Street in Pikeville and serves more than 500 businesses in eight Eastern Kentucky Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike. The Chamber’s mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through a commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to enhance the business climate in our region.
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Contact:
Tina Bryson, Manager of Public Relations
tbryson@chrisapp.org, (859) 286-3078
