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HEARTS OF APPALACHIA PROJECT
"Preserving mountain stories, faith, and heritage — one memory at a time."



💛 Sharing Appalachia’s Nonprofits | Hearts of Appalachia
There’s a quiet kind of strength in these mountains. It’s in the hands that deliver meals when no one’s watching… The neighbor who prays...


A Legacy of Strength and Resilience: The Story of a Coal Mining Family
In the early 1900s, a journey across the Atlantic brought two individuals to America, each on separate boats, unaware that their paths would soon intertwine. These were Jeff Koss' grandparents and they embarked on a new life in Boulder, Colorado, amidst the waning days of the gold rush. Their first years in America were challenging, especially with young children in tow. After having a daughter and a son in Colorado, they decided to return to Pennsylvania, settling near Nanty


The Ripple Effect of Generosity
Mark 12:41-44 The Ripple Effect of Generosity Generosity often seems like a simple act, but its impact can resonate far beyond the...
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