Please contact Rebecca Coakley at for more information. Appalachia Reach Out’s mission is to be Christ’s love in action through being His hands, His feet, His heart, and His mission each day, every day, in all we do. Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Jefferson City, TN. The Second Source Thrift Store is a separate non-profit located at 292 W. Hours of operation: Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. In 2017, this team evaluated more than 1,300 patients and identified eye diseases that left untreated could have led to blindness.ĪVOP has partnered with the Free Clinics of WV, community health clinics, Lion’s of WV and local eye care providers to fulfill this mission.ĪVOP is actively seeking funding for this program to continue to reach the underserved in Appalachia. Proceeds from sales support the various ministries of Appalachian Outreach.
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A team from the West Virginia University Eye Institute travels to all areas of the state to provide screenings, full exams, glasses, identification of eye diseases, referrals for specialty care and surgery, if required. The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation has continued to support this program in coordination with the Alcon Foundation and private donations.ĪVOP provides care to all West Virginians that may not have access due to geographical or financial obstacles.
In 2011, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation awarded an initial startup grant for the Appalachian Vision Outreach Program (AVOP). The Appalachian Coalfields Ministry, sponsored by Baptists on Mission, seeks to meet physical and spiritual needs of people living in the Appalachian Area. By creating an account you are able to follow friends and experts you trust and see the. Appalachian Vision Outreach Program (AVOP) See what your friends are saying about Greater Appalachian Outreach.
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