Appalachian Outreach, Inc.

What's New

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January 19, 2014 AOI is collecting the following items for disaster relief in southern West Virginia (PDF) due to the recent chemical spill: nonperishable foods (or other foods that can be prepared without water), paper products, plasticware, ready-made baby formula, diapers, and other baby care products. From now until February 3rd, items may be dropped off at the AOI Storehouse (behind the old Giant Eagle building) Tuesdays through Fridays at 9am–4pm or Saturdays at 9am–2pm. Items may also be put in the drop-off shed at any time.
December 21, 2013 Please read AOI's 2013 Christmas appeal (PDF) and consider supporting our mission. See what a dollar will buy (PDF) when you donate to AOI.

Building Links Together

Appalachian Outreach 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 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.

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, therefore building a network where the dignity of all is respected and the love of God is proclaimed through prayer, word, and deed.

What We Need

  • Soap, shampoo, dental care items, shaving cream, razors, feminine hygiene products
  • 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)

What You Can Do

  • See what you haven't used in over a year.
  • Decide what you can give.
  • Share with those in need.
  • "One in and one out."