Residents of Eastern Kentucky flood impacted counties     

More Than an Apartment

A man and woman sit close together on a large rock in a wooded area, both wearing matching purple “Walk for Recovery” t-shirts and participant badges.

Mary Smith and her family had an on-going housing challenge because of a lack of affordable options and her seven years in active addiction. With the help of Garrett County Community Action Committee, she now has an apartment and is turning her life around.

Living the Golden Rule

A smiling woman stands beside a young person in a wheelchair outside a brick building, near a colorful chalkboard sign that reads "Cafe OPEN NOW." Red and blue balloons add a festive touch, suggesting a welcoming and inclusive community space.

For Nikki Price, finding a two-bedroom apartment with access for her son, Kale, and his wheelchair in Belington, West Virginia, population 1700, was challenging. In addition, she doesn’t own a vehicle and needed a place that was walkable.