Christian Appalachian Project Responds to Winter Storms

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is actively supporting communities across eastern and central Kentucky as winter storms create widespread challenges. Multiple CAP programs are addressing the needs of vulnerable populations impacted by the severe winter weather.

Home Repair teams have delivered generators to medically dependent individuals, while CAP’s pantry network distributed produce and emergency food boxes before shutting down temporarily due to hazardous driving conditions.

“Our preschool staff prepared families for closures by sending learning materials home and maintaining communication despite power-related disruptions,” said Carolyn Lindsey, director of CAP’s human services programs in Jackson, Rockcastle, and McCreary Counties. “We work with families to make sure that they have what they need during these challenging times.”

CAP’s Elderly Services program has taken critical steps to protect seniors by delivering medications, groceries, household supplies, generators, and portable heaters before conditions worsened. Although in-person visits and transportation are paused due to dangerous roads, staff remain in frequent contact with participants to ensure their well-being and coordinate emergency assistance as needed.

“We are committed to supporting Appalachian families during this severe weather event,” said Jamie Conley, director of CAP’s human services programs in Floyd, Martin, and Johnson Counties. “Our Disaster Relief program continues to actively monitor conditions in partnership with local and state emergency management officials. We remain focused on ensuring the safety of our participants and staff, and on meeting essential needs in affected communities.”

To support CAP’s winter weather relief efforts, visit our website at christianapp.org.