Our Cause
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization in Appalachia committed to serving people in need through self-help human service programs. Founded in 1964 by Rev. Ralph W. Beiting, a young priest from northern Kentucky, our work has been focused on promoting dignity and independence among the residents of this poverty-stricken region.
*Ranges calculated below based on payroll deductions from 24-26 total paychecks in a year.
How Your Workplace Donations & Matching Gifts Make a Difference:
$100 - $250
Total Annual Pledge
($5 - $10 per pay period)
$50 helps Christian Appalachian Project provide 111 boxes of spaghetti to children, their families, and seniors in Appalachia, enabling them to have access to filling food items to keep their bellies full.
$250 - $650
Total Annual Pledge
($15 - $25 per pay period)
$780 - $1300
Total Annual Pledge
($30 - $50 per pay period)
Our Stories
Program Helps Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten
Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Family Life Child Development Center (CDC) hosts Kindergarten Readiness each year after preschool graduation to prepare students for the upcoming school…
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Christian Appalachian Project and Appalachia Service Project Partner to Build 10 New Homes
FISTY, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman joined Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) and Appalachia Service Project (ASP) to recognize the one-year anniversary…
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Christian Appalachian Project recognized as Eastern Kentucky Hero by SOAR
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) was recognized as an Eastern Kentucky Hero during the first Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Eastern Kentucky Gala April 29. CAP…
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Human Services
Human service organizations feed the hungry, provide housing to the homeless, provide job training and placement to unemployed individuals, assist crime victims and offenders, act as advocates for children, help people prepare for and recover from disasters, and offer numerous other programs and services to assist individuals, especially the needy ones, in their daily lives. If you’re passionate about improving the lives of individuals through comprehensive human services, consider contributing to this fund.
Housing and Shelter
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Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition
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