The Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a faith-based organization that provides physical, spiritual and emotional support to people in need in Central Appalachia. CAP has been working in the region for over 50 years and provides a variety of services including food assistance, housing, healthcare, education and job training. In addition to its work in the region, CAP also advocates for policies and programs that address the root causes of poverty in Central Appalachia.
1. The Christian Appalachian Project: An Overview
The Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a private, nonprofit social services organization that serves people in need in Central and Eastern Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, and Tennessee.
CAP was founded in 1964 by Rev. Ralph Beiting, a Catholic priest from Cincinnati, Ohio, who was serving as a chaplain at the University of Kentucky. Father Beiting was disturbed by the widespread poverty he saw in Appalachia and decided to do something about it. He started CAP as a summer work program for university students, and it has grown into a comprehensive social services organization that helps low-income people in a 12-state region.
CAP provides a variety of services to low-income people, including food assistance, housing assistance, job training, and healthcare. CAP also runs a number of programs for children and families, such as after-school programs, summer camps, and early childhood education programs.
CAP is funded by a variety of sources, including government grants, private donations, and corporate partnerships. CAP is also a member of the United Way and the United Methodist Church.
If you would like to learn more about the Christian Appalachian Project, or if you would like to make a donation, please visit their website at www.capapp.org.
2. The CAP’s Mission and Values
The Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that serves people in need in Appalachia. Our mission is to live out the love of Christ by providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support to those in need.
We value compassion, dignity, hope, justice, and service. We believe that every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with respect and compassion. we strive to provide hope to those who are struggling, and to be a voice for justice in our communities. We are called to serve others, and we believe that service is a sacred act.
We are committed to living out our values in everything that we do. We believe that by doing so, we can make a difference in the lives of those we serve and in the communities we call home.
3. The CAP in the News
The Christian Appalachian Project has been in the news quite a bit lately. Here are some of the latest stories.
In May, the CAP was featured in a story on CNN about our work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The story highlighted the work of our Beech Fork Farms program, which provides meaningful work and vocational training for people with IDD.
In June, the CAP was featured in a story on the Huffington Post about our work with children in poverty. The story profiled our Child and Family Services program and the impact it is having on the lives of children and families in Appalachia.
In July, the CAP was featured in a story on NPR about our work with veterans. The story highlighted the work of our Veterans Outreach program, which provides support and resources to veterans in need.
These are just a few of the stories that have been write about the CAP in recent months. We are proud of the work we do and the impact we are having on the lives of people in Appalachia.