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Appalachian Outreach, Inc.

What's New

June 21, 2009 The Players Cup golf tournament will be held this week, June 22–28, at the Pete Dye Golf Club in Clarksburg, WV. If you order tickets and list Appalachian Outreach as your charity of choice, we receive 100% of the proceeds. Read more about TICKETS Fore CHARITY.
May 27, 2009 Hoagy Carmichael will be doing a 1000-mile "Iron Butt" motorcycle ride for AOI in conjunction with our June 7th benefit (PDF). Read more about Hoagy's ride or see his route on the Hoagy's Heroes website. Pledges will be accepted via PayPal:


Read about flood damage and relief efforts (PDF) in Hanover, WV.

Building Links Together

Appalachian Outreach, Inc. is a charitable relief and support organization. We gather and transport donated materials to poverty- and disaster-stricken areas of West Virginia. The materials are then distributed by organizations, churches, or individuals in the area. Items become available through donations from individuals, civic groups, churches, and businesses. Our goal is to be a reflection of God's love as we meet the basic needs of the communities. Hundreds of families are benefiting from our efforts.

A Little Means a Lot

The mission of the Appalachian Outreach is to help relieve the burden of poverty and the loss of dignity suffered by the people of Appalachia who, through no fault of their own, struggle to meet the basic needs of daily life.

Guided by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive to help those in need.

What We Need

  • Soaps, shampoos, dental care items, shaving cream, razors, feminine hygiene
  • Baby furniture, diapers, formula bottles
  • Toys, children's books, school and art supplies
  • Furniture, appliances, tools, building supplies
  • Towels, curtains, bedding
  • Nonperishable foods, bottled water
  • Laundry detergent, household cleaners
  • Financial assistance
  • Prayer support
  • Volunteers (individuals and groups welcome)

We continually look for contacts in counties where accessibility and opportunity are limited and other charitable agencies are lacking or struggle to meet local need. We also look for contacts locally who will support the mission of Appalachian Outreach, Inc., therefore building a network where the dignity of all is respected and the love of God is proclaimed through prayer, word, and deed.

What You Can Do

  • Look around and see what you haven't used in over a year.
  • Decide what you can give.
  • Share with those in need.
  • What do you really need?
  • "One in and one out."