Christian Appalachian Project
 United States  / Kentucky  |  Research/Dev

To initiate, foster, encourage and assist any and all programs formed for the purpose of alleviating the social, economic and spiritual needs of the people and inhabitants of Appalachia, particularly in the area of Eastern Kentucky, without regard to color, race, or religious beliefs of any of the beneficiaries hereof, and to educate the general public concerning the social, economic and spiritual needs of Appalachia.

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CAP encourages the dignity and self-worth of poverty-stricken Appalachian individuals and families through self-help programs promoting holistic growth. CAP operates a variety of crisis intervention and long-term development programs that attempt to cut the roots of poverty. The organization's Prescription Assistance program helps qualifying participants obtain free medications, which helps to provide a better quality of life for the individuals. CAP reports that over 33,000 individuals are served by CAP’s Human Service programs each year. "Operation Sharing" is one of CAP’s programs that acquires and distributes health products, garden supplies, food commodities, new and used clothing, and home repair materials. CAP also operates an alternative home repair spring break program with attendance that averages about 350 college students annually.

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