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Prayers Answered for Eli

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Discover the Hidden Value of Open Houses

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Check Out Our Amazon Wishlist

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In Dolls from the Heart we focus on dolls that can be cherished for years. We have so many children and such a small amount in our village. Will you join us in our Dolls ...

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Igniting Community Impact Through Nonprofit Support

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Handmade dresses needed! Please invite other seamstresses to join your efforts in helping us with our children. It takes a Mighty Big Village to provide the best for our children. Thanks for being part of this Amazing ...

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We had been unable to schedule our Back-To-School trip, due to my knees. I have received my first brace and will be receiving my second within weeks. I will be styling Stars and Stripes with my full leg braces. Withou...

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Igniting Change Through Community Empowerment

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We had our first Teach- A-Kid2 Fish Day. We had the event planned for a couple of weeks, before letting everyone else know. The day, we were going to post, we received a box of fishing poles from Debbie Sankey. As Bry...

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This particular section has two main goals that I will be striving to meet. Since my wreck in 2012, my life changed dramatically in a second, just as mom’s did in 2021. Mom’s heart attack was the exact the same month a...

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Campfire Christmas

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Bryan & Tina after three years of dating were married at her childhood home that her dad built. Bryan and Tina were friends before actually falling in love. Tina had dated two of Bryan’s cousin, making them friends. B...

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“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

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You may ask, ”Why the name “My Journey Home”? After I answered the God’s call on my life, I soon realized the hardest part wasn’t the Journey of the Trip like one would expect. The most difficult part of any trip to me...

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As our lives drastically changed in 2003, nothing was preparing us for the journey that God had prepared in His Plan. During the Spring of 2005, we had already witnessed God’s Healing Power to sit quietly on the pew. W...

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In 2010, the largest storm surge would hit Pike County devastating the little communities of Regina and Harless Creek. We had rented a community center for an event, but God had other plans in store for us. We started ...

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Ignite Change with Strategic Action

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Spark Change: The Power of Community Impact

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PPTA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Appalachian children and their families. Led by passionate volunteers, PPTA relies on your support to amplify its impact and drive meaningful change in the c...

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Our trailer still needs the support of our supporting crew to finish up stocking up the new bins. We have made it very simple for ordering from our PPTA website or wishlist

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Discover the Path to Supporting the most vulnerable while empowering our children and communities.

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We would like to thank our friends, Joe and Teresa Goff for allowing us to send our first item with them. If you have a team of workers for manual labor, the communities would greatly appreciate it. As we receive more...

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Our work days were incredible because of each of you that took part. It takes everyone doing a small part in the Kingdom of God. Thank you for allowing us to be His Hands and Feet to our Appalachia families. The Lord ...

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During our first trip to the Appalachian Mountain, we had the pleasure of meeting two brothers. These brothers, we were told had never let anyone assist themselves. The minister explained that the church had never bee...

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God allowed the team to three schools within the Appalachian Region. Some of the Principal’s had ask for blankets and quilts. Many students had never had their own blanket or pillowcase, but thanks to our precious donors...

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During our distribution at one of the schools, one young man was overly ecstatic as he approached the toy table. With no hesitation, he grabbed the transformer with a huge smile. He had lost his exact transformer in the ...

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Buttons were ordered prior to our trip. We wanted to dedicate this trip to Linda Sutton. There were so many times that she crossed our minds during the trip. I know, she would have enjoyed every moment with the children....

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It has been two years since we got all the kids together for Christmas. It was such a blessing. Unfortunately, not all the kids could make it. Even some of the parents came together for our first Christmas dinner togethe...

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This was the first year that we were able to give most of our children a pair of pajamas. Thank you Pajama Rama & Our Place for donating and assisting us with Pajamas!

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Along the way of our travels, Kaylee snapped a very unique picture that captures the faith in the mountains. The pictured red truck no doubt had seen better days, but now it has a flat tire. Written on the passenger side...

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For the past two years, the joy of Christmas didn’t seem possible. Several factors played a part in slowly stealing our joy. Between Covid, mom’s passing and being separated from our kids. The one common denominator for ...

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A moment captured, through the eyes of an artist. This moment was only a treasured memory, now it is a precious framed treasure. Thank You Lord for all

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Our first partnership Christmas with In His Hands Outreach Street Ministry. Since we can’t be in all the locations, we have partnered with additional Hands & Feet to assist more families in need.

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This was the first year of having a request for fruit. The Appalachian children don’t get fruit very often. The school decided they needed fruit more than a toy, but we actually decided they could use both. Thank you to ...

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Our children have grown up on us. Many were in diapers when God brought us together. Most are teenagers now. Some are in high school and starting to prepare for their future and some have children of their own now. One o...

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Many times, as our children grow up, they feel like they are past the gift-receiving stage. Robert has helped me several times in the mountains. One of my first trips up his holler, he walked in front of my vehicle leadi...

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We had a special visitor that tried to disrupt our distribution. Right before our eyes, we watched as the Grinch's heart changed, and he helped us give out the gifts. It was amazing to see the children’s reaction to him,...

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Our Christmas visits to the Appalachians were the first visits for almost two years. We got to catch up on all the holler news, in just a short visit. Many had passed away and others had moved away, unknowingly to me. My...

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This year our Christmas distribution was the largest, since Covid. God allowed us to serve 2,298, when we include our local children and our partnerships with additional Hands & Feet, together our total is 2,887 served! ...

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The Culligan Water donation that we received from World Vision has blessed 13 counties in Kentucky. Kentucky is a state that is known for poor water conditions. Many of our families live in 3rd world conditions. Most ...

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Our boys are in dire need of your help! and right now JC Penney has a great Black Friday Deal

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On September 11-15, 2022, I went on a little mission trip with Putting Prayers to Action and let me tell you it really opens your eyes, ears, mind, and soul. It’s one thing to say you’re praying but another to back it up...

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Prior to our trip, we decided NOT to bring dolls or bigger items. We only loaded stuffed animals, beanies and little handmade dolls because, we knew the kids needed something special. The first school had over 500 stude...

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We served 1,257 children during our Back to School trip. Some of the children we served also were hit by the flood. These children are so resilient in everything they have been through in their young little lives. Ple...

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Many of the families we support were affected by the flooding in Eastern Kentucky in August. The power and force of the water as it came through the hollers was equivalent to a tornado taking everything in its path.

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We received over 500 handmade tiaras from Donna Zimmerman to give to our girls. They were such a huge hit. I can’t imagine how special they felt. Many wore them back to class. The school hallways were filled with so ...

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Before our Back to School trip, I received a call late one night that broke my heart. Linda Sutton had fought her last battle with cancer. Linda loved life, her grandchildren Wednesday and Anthony, and our Appalachian ch...

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This precious little doll landed under the bumper of our friend, Teri’s truck, during the flood. Several years ago, I remember passing one out in this area. Makes you wonder if it is the same doll, and same little girl ...

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On January 8, 2022, we had a big winter storm here in Kentucky. There was a shipment I was expecting from Kimberly Clark that week, but because we live in such a rural area our roads get cleared last, and I knew the ship...

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One of our last events was scheduled at a School. When we arrived, they had no record of our visit, nor had they received a call or email from me. I looked intently at them, thinking maybe I had spoken with someone else ...

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