Appalachian Community Action & Development Agency, Inc.

10/13/2026

Who qualifies for the educator Expense Deduction from the IRS? Teachers, coaches, counselors, principals and aides may qualify if they work at least 900 hours during a school year in a K-12 school.

Are you and your spouse educators? Married couples filing jointly may be able to deduct up to $600 of combined unreimbursed educator expenses or up to $300 per eligible educator.

Find out if you’re eligible at IRS.gov/Teachers

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

Several of our staff members attended the 2026 VACAP Pathways from Poverty to Prosperity Summit. This event brings together CAAs from across Virginia to learn, collaborate, and share ideas to help our communities move toward self-sufficiency.

Thank you to VACAP for hosting such a great and informative event!

09/30/2026

This week staff members traveled to Asheville, North Carolina to attend the 2026 Rural LISC Seminar.

They spent their time connecting with rural leaders from across the country, sharing ideas, and diving deep into the most critical issues facing our communities today. Our team enjoyed touring impactful local development projects in Western North Carolina during a very informative bus tour of the area.

Thank you to Rural LISC for hosting such a powerful event, and to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Center for Rural Economies for sparking such vital conversations about investing in rural America.

We can't wait to put these fresh ideas into action to continue building a stronger, more resilient community for everyone in our service area.

09/29/2026

Due to a conference, our Jonesville office will be closed today, September 29th.

09/28/2026

Need help with eyeglasses? Check out our New Eyes Program!

09/25/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the people who .

To everyone who has donated, volunteered, spread the word, partnered with us or simply believes every child should have books of their own: THANK YOU.

Because of you, 561 children in Scott County receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Your generosity helps bring the joy of reading into homes, spark imaginations and create special moments between children and the people who love them.

Dolly often called her Local Imagination Library Partners the “true heroes” of her program. We’re so grateful to have a community that continues that spirit of giving.

Thank you for helping us carry on Dolly's legacy by giving back to the children of Scott County.

09/24/2026

📢 APPCAA is on-site today at the Lee County Healthy Day free medical clinic at Leeman Field in Pennington Gap! The event is hosted by The Health Wagon, and there are free medical, vision, and dental exams available for the community.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with new glasses, make sure to stop by our tent. You can speak directly with Hannah Hayden to see if you qualify to get free glasses through our New Eyes for the Needy program. Can’t make it to the event today? Call Hannah at 276-594-2935 to learn more.

09/24/2026

📢 Are you 55 or older?

Join us for today's Triad meeting! We are gathering from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Hiltons Volunteer Fire Department, and we're having lunch! Come enjoy free hot dogs with all the fixings.

Our guest speaker is Lisa Cheek from AppCAA. Lisa will be sharing essential tips on budgeting and discussing financial scams to watch out for so you can stay safe and protected.

We look forward to seeing you there for good food, great company, and valuable information!

09/24/2026

APPCAA staff, Hannah and Tiffany, attended the “Community Baby Shower” at Norton Community Hospital yesterday. Supporting expecting parents and growing families in our service area is what our Whole Family program is all about.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about how we can support your growing family. A huge shoutout to Ballad Health for hosting such a fantastic and impactful event! 💙