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When COVID-19 struck, I witnessed employees and volunteers rise to the occasion and daily find creative ways to serve our participants. I was so proud of the commitment of our staff to CAP’s mission. So, when we ended 2021, after nearly two years of pandemic measures, my heart was full of gratitude for the impact you made during that time because of your continued support.

We started this fiscal year in what looked like a return to some normalcy, but little did we know that FY22 would be bookended by natural disasters. In December 2021, tornadoes struck the western part of the state. Your generous support made it possible for our Disaster Relief team to manage a distribution center to provide critical essentials to families in need. We ended the fiscal year with historic floods in late July that left hundreds of families with homes so badly damaged that they were unsalvageable. And yet again, you opened your hearts and provided the financial resources to help many families recovering from the devastation.

I saw our employees, volunteers, and supporters go above and beyond to adapt to the changing needs as we went from the first phases of disaster relief to the longer phase of recovery. I was overwhelmed by your generosity of charitable support, as well as the many who joined in efforts as volunteers. And we know that these families will need help for the foreseeable future, CAP will be there to help them put their lives back together because of you.

And though natural disasters loomed large over this fiscal year, we also were blessed to see our Home Repair and Groups programs lead the celebration of 30 years of hosting WorkFest, CAP’s alternative spring break program for college students. You made that possible with your prayers and support. Thank You.

We also welcomed Appalachian youth back to the place they call home each summer at Camp Shawnee and Camp AJ. We had not had in-person camp at Shawnee since 2018, when you made it possible to repair the road to camp and contributed to facilities upgrades. Neither location had overnight camp for the past two years due to the pandemic. But your generosity never waivered and provided the opportunity to continue to invest in the young people in the region. Thank You.

Second Corinthians 4:8-9 says, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” You have provided hope to families, transformed the lives of children, and shared Christ’s love to seniors in need. Thank You.

In Gratitude, Guy Adams President/CEO

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