Appalachia Special 2012

Documentary covering our yearly trip to bring Christmas to families and children in the Appalachian Mountains.

[@tabithawallen7716]

What aggravates me is the condescending tone that people use when talking to those of us in the mountains. We are not deaf, dumb or have the mind of a child. We are intelligent people who are proud of where we come from and what we have, however small it may be.

[@GailOwens]

+Tabitha Wallen Just thinking that myself. You don't know about a persons situation, until you ave been there.

[@rachelwilson9751]

I don't understand why they can't give without ramming the word of the Lord down peoples throats. They're asking them to be thankful for poverty. Give to people because they need it and not for any other reason.

[@sharonwalia4162]

Tabitha Wallen Sweetness, my history on my mom's side is our French ancestors moved over here from France. They worked for ppl in their homes there. They set out for America and they were smart, too. They hauled all their furniture from the ship up the mountain to be the first settlers in West Virginia. I'm so proud of that. The women for sure were all God fearing strong women who loved the Lord. Many of their men made life harder than better but the women stayed strong in the Lord or I would not be here today. They were amazing ppl, I am sure. Living off the land and my relatives from there all did something great for the Lord in their lives. Each generation got better in education in this land and in moving up. Making life better. It took several generations but they did always do better. I believe you are not stupid. I'm kin of you in a way. Maybe we are even related. Who knows. Just stay close to God. Me too. Every day pray and read some bible. Even if you just read one verse and memorize it to help yourself and maybe even someone else. You are not stupid and shame on those ignorant ppl who talk down to you. God sees everything and loves you and you are a child of the most high and only God. You are precious to Him. Make sure you confess sins and invite Him into your heart so He will be with you and you will go to heaven. I want to write more and forgive me if you feel I acted the same shameful way. I'm sorry and I don't look down on you. I love God and love you. If you have accepted Christ into your heart, too, I can't wait to see you in heaven and run up to you and hug you and give you a kiss on the cheek and say, "Hey, Cousin, Praise the Lord God almighty forever and ever. We are finally home. No more tears, fears or pain nor poverty. We live in mansions in heaven. Hallelujah!!! I hope I'm not ramming the word of God down your throat. How mean. You might know the Bible better than me. You might not feel the same way about God but I know in my case, in my history in those very same mountains that those God fearing women who were my own kin got ahead farther each generation because they believed in God and lived His word. They didn't want to be rich. They just wanted to not be cold in the winter and have food every day, all day and all their basic needs met so they didn't suffer and God saw that they were obeying Him and blessed each one. When they asked God for help, God gave them better than they dreamed in some cases. They did work hard tho. I won't deny that.

[@donnabrown4349]

Why God fearing? I was not taught that in my Sunday School. God is good. Loves and forgives all. Why would God have you fear him? Sorry I don't get it.

[@LuisaD93]

Tabitha Wallen I didn't get that them from them at all . I saw loving kind and generous ppl who genuinely cared about others. Without hope , without faith ... you have nothing . By talking Jesus they were instilling hope in a desperate situation . Too bad that was lost on you .

[@lifesajourney9575]

May God bless this wonderful Pastor and church for helping these wonderful people from my beloved home, West Virginia! 🙏❤️

[@lalonnakarnes2747]

I was having a terrible day... I was mighty low...but I saw this and it blessed me greatly....things can always be more difficult... I can't give my son the Christmas he deserves but this brought me back to my senses and reminded me what the reason for the season is... Jesus Christ!! Thank you for posting this!!!

[@bettyhein5784]

I get my ‘highs’ off the ‘lows’ of these people. They are living ‘hand to mouth’ and are so poor, they don’t have a pot to piss in nor a window to throw it out of.

[@bettyhein5784]

God Bless you and all of your born babies.

[@khappy1286]

I volunteered there when I needed to get out of myself. I came fro. South Florida. I was so blessed. I was there helping them but oh how they helped my soul.

[@pamelagentry7477]

I pray that I can give, give, give. This is all I want for my future. To give in the name of JESUS CHRIST, my Lord & Savior.

[@cherieceblanks5546]

MAY God bless these people and the people in the mountains, In Jesus name Amen

[@conniemiller411]

cheriece blanks Amen

[@paulahowell2724]

Amen. God bless you and God bless all of them, i pray they are all in Jesus.

[@jennifercarmack1036]

This is what Jesus died for! Praise the Lord

[@Gooseberries773]

When helping others dont wait for praise or brag on yourself. That's when you really receive God's blessing. Do in secret.

[@dormiacrouch1905]

That man and his family sure could sing! One of my favorite old choruses "I Saw The Light" . I can remember my dearest departed Aunt singing it.

[@tammyatkins6101]

Just saw this,made me ashamed of myself complaining about what's not right in my life how God has blessed me and my family,this is a beautiful family, this opened my eyes to what's really important. God Bless this family, and all that help others less fortunate.

[@jonistafford5381]

These are my people. Greatest people ever, they don't have much but are more than willing to help others. God bless them all.

[@gwenethrogers5820]

Joni Stafford - they are beautiful, good people and they certainly seem to be Godly people. I loved this show! None of us will leave this world with one possession but we will be remembered for our love and kindness to one another! These folks have crowns awaiting them in Heaven and what they do have, money and position cannot buy!❤️🙏✝️

[@paulahowell2724]

@@gwenethrogers5820 that is right hallelujah. amen

[@justinbrown927]

Real people right here . God loves every single one of even if they don't know him

[@kamjo79]

Amazing people, truly doing God's work.

[@njvalueinvestor]

@25:XX This is a family with great faith & heart. I now support Appalachian Ministry & Missions because of people like this.

[@cindyleidy9025]

there are really some wonderful Christians in this world not all are bad people....its not about religion its about learning the word and worshipping or father and our Lord and savior...I pray that the Lord Jesus would remove the blind folds from those eyes that can't see the goodness of some of your godly children father.god bless you alll

[@floral-smoke]

This is what America is all about! God bless all these wonderful souls and the great people of Appalachia.

[@joysheets2412]

What I don't understand is why so many of these families that are living in poverty do not keep up with the outside of where they live. I came from a family of 4 children. My daddy was the one who worked as a bricklayer, my mother kept our home, cleaned, cooked & watched over me & my siblings. My daddy's work would sometimes me sparce during Winter months & we relied on unemployment benefits. We were never on any assistance. As soon as each of us we're old enough we were given chores inside & outside the home. We were taught to take care of what we had. Never to waste food & respect our parents & grandparents. We were not wealthy by any means, although our home & yard were always well kept. No trash laying around, grass mowed. Just because you may not have a lot does not mean you have to allow your home & surrounding to be littered with trash. Btw, we raised a garden each year & canned the fruits of our labor. Instead of so many handouts, which is a blessing, why don't they provide these people with items & the knowledge how to be more self sufficient? Just my opinion. God bless all.

[@rachelclark7782]

Please don't think that our area is really like that. Any time someone comes here they film the dirtiest people and places. They are the exception not the rule. We make sure that our children are extremely well educated and take pride in there appearance and homes. We know the opinion that most people have of anyone coming from Appalachia and we want to make sure that we prove them wrong. We might speak slowly but that doesn't mean we think slowly.

[@pulidoleslie4673]

Rachel Clark Most of those families on her was Caregivers, Emts, worked for School district so they are trying .

[@shanegood5993]

So true!

[@lowrydan111]

Joy Sheets unemployment benefits are assistance.

[@cynthiaspecht3398]

@@lowrydan111 working people pay into unemoyment benefits. Welfare benefits are a different story. Poor people are given these benefits by the government. Two completely different things.

[@GailOwens]

If I could find, a local fellowship, with Christians like these, I would go back to Church!

[@GailOwens]

Thanks biut it isn't possible. The UK is in a total state of apostasy.

[@GailOwens]

Thanks very kind of you to respond. I left Church whjen myt twin girls died. I would not trust Christians again

[@staceykersting461]

Yup...any decent person wd help...and they wdn't have to give you a big lecture on how christian it is of them to do so. So much ego, so many wolves in sheeps clothing. Walk the walk and shut up, already!

[@juanhunose1]

Gail Owens1972 So sorry to hear that Gail :(( There are still some decent Christians around in the UK though. I do agree that the UK has pretty much gone apostatic though. It's very sad. God bless you.

[@GailOwens]

Thank you brother, we need to keep praying the UK is in a mess.

[@shanegood5993]

Love seeing people helping others!

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

I am not a religious man, but I am glad that you all have your religion/beliefs to guide you in your truly great work. I live in Australia and I have been watching and reading a lot of material about the Appalachians, it's history and it's residents. They do it pretty tough there, but they are the salt of the Earth. I must try to get over there one day and see it for myself... Cheers

[@melindathomas21]

You need God..!!! I'll pray for you. . Bless this man lord ..to receive your guidance and fall into your heart jesus. ..amen

[@loripitcher6870]

Dallas Nyberg it is an amazing place brother. come visit.

[@missprimrose4132]

Naw, just stay in Australia... We got enough here already.

[@juanitaduval9856]

Yes come visit usa

[@pennyvoll1169]

I live in Appalachian sir and they are amazing

[@grndpabryan]

Praise God! God Bless!

[@RachelSmith-vm2jt]

We are to give out of the abundance that we have been blessed with. This is what ministry means. Alot of time and effort is put into what they do. For anyone who has not been involved in missions,like this; you have no idea how much love goes into what is done.They mention themselves based on how blessed it is to give. How would anyone know anything if stories weren't told. Trust me; the people we meet on these trips bless us more than we ever could them.

[@paulahowell2724]

hallelujah God bless you

[@dormiacrouch1905]

God bless all of you wonderful,caring hands for Jesus!! Prayers you will continue this and grow larger and able to give much more each and every Christmas to these humble, sweet people in those Southern hills. God bless everyone of them.❤

[@SnowpinkFine]

Amen now a days people need help, I love all my sisters and brothers. God bless everyone.

[@xxxxfile]

I love these people I have never met...in my prayers

[@juanhunose1]

xxxxfile Me too! I love Eastern Kentucky, I married a Kentucky lady (I'm English.) The lack of opportunities in the area is absolutely lamentable and drug usage is a major problem sadly.

[@xxxxfile]

god bless our people and the one's on the video I just watch even more in the name of jesus Christ..haliluya...amen

[@donniegray553]

Learn to spell. Good grammar would be nice, too. The outside world puts us in bad enough light without having to add to it.

[@kennethboydsr3966]

Praise God and help this poverty stricken area to flourish and have Jobs Glory to God Amen ❤❤

[@jenniferstrain5625]

To Williksgls, ministry and the gospel is deeply seeded in the Appalachians. The words of the bible run deeply through this land. You may not be comfortable with the lords words, but to many his words are the only comfort they find! God bless you, and have a blessed holiday!

[@artemisluv2690]

God Bless Y’all you’s are doing wonderful acts of Love through Jesus and there ain’t nothin better then that ...I came from a small town of 198 in Wv and to see yous helping my people. Brings a tear to my eye

[@jamiejessee7196]

I'm crying 🖤☺ yall are such beautiful folks!!! Thank you and may God bless us all!

[@latishaorange6275]

God is good and so are his children!

[@jamespryorjr.4017]

ip freely sin. He still Loves u & me! HE gave HIS only Son for you. Know that!?

[@mlkirkl09]

I remember Dante Thompson's mother. I used to watch Channel 16 in Greenville, SC when I was a kid, long before cable. I have been away from SC for almost 10 years. She was a wonderful, Christ-filled woman. I enjoyed watching her as well as the rest of the WGGS family. I can't wait to see 2013's Appalachia Christmas trip on KZbin.

[@Officegirl66]

I wish I could find a family to adopt to help. I live in Oregon but I wish I could find a family to send food and items to every month.

[@paulahowell2724]

i live in Oregon also Portland Oregon. i have been the receiver of that kind of help when my kids were young. this was after i hurt my back and had to change careers, and was attending school. unfortunately i had to continue to work odd jobs involving heavy lifting, and labor intensive work. but my kids are on their own now. and unfortunately my ailments only seemed to get worse, but i never stopped trying to heal. and i am unfortunately still on benefits, but try to help others when i can. i think its really kind of you to want to help others. i just started talking to the people on the street, and offered what i could. some are grateful, and some not so much. but at least you know you gave and it made you feel good. God bless you.

[@jamiejessee7196]

God bless you 🖤 Ummmm

[@khappy1286]

They have adopt a family programs here in the USA.

[@Chanell730]

Goldbless you all

[@doncoug]

This is. What Christianity is about,not the prosperity gospel.

[@sharonwalia4162]

Donna Coughlin I agree. They needed those coats and things but could not afford them. I'm glad they were able to get some needs met and kids there are happy just for that. There was a time I was poor with three kids. No heat but a space heater in the cold way North some we all slept in one room to stay warm with winter clothes piled on and blankets. I praise God that we had the winter clothes and coats and blankets to wear to bed and that space heater. Thankful that the electricity stayed on. I've seen both sides and lived it. I love you and pray for you and had supported a family for many years once I could do that. I'm not bragging. I had to stop but I felt Hod would have me help them until their kids could get jobs as graduated from or nearly graduated from high school. God called me to help me take care of my dad for almost two years bed ridden from End stage Parkinson's Disease. I had to leave my family to do that. The youngest was 19. I wish it had been when she was a little older that I had to leave for dad out of state so far away but God knew why. I guess it was not for me to know. Some day I will understand in heaven, maybe sooner. I was just remembering as closing this message that one time we only had one sleeve of soda crackers and ketchup. Of course the kids ate first. It was hard but the Lord saw us through and put us in a better situation. Thank you God!!!!

[@paulahowell2724]

@@sharonwalia4162 yes thank you lord and God blessed you in your heart for sure. amen. God bless you in Jesus name amen.

[@nancyyonce2906]

Videos like this are the reason I stay on you tube !~!

[@dormiacrouch1905]

It's heartwarming to see all those precious underprivileged people get food and toys this time of year. Wish they could be provided with jobs and medical care they deserve year round so they could provide for themselves year-round. God bless all and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁❤🙏

[@itsme2365]

Thank you Jesus for these beautiful people :)

[@dcaballo8]

Beautiful! One of the things that stood out most to me was that you all actually took the time to get to know the families and were so open to sharing your love with them and making them feel they had value. Many people equate money with value. But each one of us are valuable to God and it is touching to see that played out in your works. Bless you.

[@MissPiscespets]

Religion is a huge part of why the people are so poor.

[@dcaballo8]

There is good and bad in everything - including religion. It all comes down to individual people. There are good and bad leaders in every aspect of life starting with our parents, then teachers, bosses, heads of churches, government, etc. If you feel negative about religion you might want to look deeper than your own experiences. Generalizations like yours can be dangerous and you could be missing out on something great. I'm not trying to be sarcastic. Just pointing out that religion itself isn't the problem. People are.

[@MissPiscespets]

If people tried harder to improve their lives instead of concentrating on religion, things would obviously be better. People think "God will take care of me" instead of just taking care of themselves. If something bad happens, it's God's test - not something simply happening. If something good happens, it's God helping them or rewarding them for being faithful.

[@NanaMom104A]

They DO have value

[@underestimatedsmilin2429]

Sherry you are a beautiful example of God's love.

[@jacobeksor6088]

I’m Montagnards indigenous live in North Carolina i pray for beautiful mountain people.

[@jimmymalone3494]

God Bless you all.Thank Y'all for sharing with us.

[@lifeonwheels5756]

What beautiful people doing Gods work

[@rePenia]

this is awesome. Thank you from Guam to this amazing ministry!

[@ymeamy2004]

My mom used to have a run down trailer down in Knott co. Ky and several church groups came out to look at it and promissed to come back and fix it up and got her all excited and no one ever showed back up. I moved her in with me in 2009 when her trailer was condemed.

[@dcaballo8]

I'm sorry that happened, Amy. I don't know the situation or the people who promised to help. But sometime they mean well but then find that they cannot help. I feel bad that your mom was let down. Just wanted you to know that someone cares.

[@missprimrose4132]

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.

[@shanegood5993]

Well the church wouldnt have to take care of peoples families if peoples families actually took care of each other... and just cause someone goes to church... doesnt mean that everyone is the same!

[@ariefbata6278]

Beautiful people doing beautiful things.

[@bettyhein5784]

I love watching this video. I makes me feel good because I get my highs or the lows of these low-lives!

[@denverreystudios5367]

I live in new england now. I am from, born and raised, in rural appalachia. My mother's family has been in those mountains for 11 generations, my father's family for 8. I know what i'm talking about. Love is not what these people are into.

[@sharonwalia4162]

Jesus said to one of his deciples. Feed my children. He meant that in more way than one. Actually feed and help them and keep them warm and tell them about Jesus. He said the greatest of all the things He wanted us to do was to love other. It's the greatest commandment. Not part of Ten Commandments but more so above all, Love them. Love one another.

[@terrycaldwell8920]

I grew up in the mountains, and will tell you that it's all in the mind set, my parents, had to drive a distance for work and so do myself, and husband drive a distance to work its what our parents taught us in life and we teach our children the.mountians are very beautiful but if you want to live and support your family you must drive a distance to work there is nothing in the mountains but life is not over,you have to be tough ready to travel if not leave these mountains to support self and have a good life, it's a mind set not everyone in the mountians are dumb, uneducated, if they were they wouldn't be alive today, it's very kind to help the people that need Help, but I think some need a little push to help them receive a better life

[@jefffehrenbacher2962]

GOD BLESS YOU ~ THIS IS SO FULL OF JESUS CHRIST !!! ~

[@donniegray553]

the things that this ministry has done is great. what I cannot understand, though, is WHY demoralize the people they came to help? That's exactly what they've (dove broadcasting) done. As other comments have stated, do the good-will. But for goodness sake don't patronize people's dignity for the sake of good deeds. This all puts me in mind of a bible scripture that talks about the Pharasees and Sadusees. These people, sadly, have acted like Pharasees. "Look what we did" (seeking recognition for themselves) is their attitude. Here's another verse; "verily they have their reward."

[@cmwillisful]

What beautiful people

[@donniegray553]

Yeah, we Appalachians are beautiful people.

[@77sandy49]

sherry u seem like a beautiful person inside and out God Bless You 🙏

[@LuisaD93]

Love love love this 💞👼🏻🙏

[@crazeekids9744]

With all of the money and resources we have, NO ONE in this country should have to live this way. These people need education, job training, physical and mental healthcare, and for God’s sakes, decent homes to live in.

[@marcelinoarmuellesgordon6900]

I'm not a Christian nor a religious person and not even a god believer, but this is so beautiful. I feel so good seeing this people happy 😊. I hope the universe blesses you all ❤❤❤❤!

[@khappy1286]

The universe can't bless, but God can! :)

[@praisegodjesussaves2283]

Amen. We worship the creator not His creation. I pray the Holy Soirit touches and convicts all hearts. Amen.

[@Trust3]

What a Beautiful thing !

[@freshcutonion8945]

The soul of good man.

[@pulidoleslie4673]

Love the Webb's! 🙏💪💜

[@theresabollman8061]

I recognize Sherry, she was on Mom's cooking one day...sweet lady!

[@fade2gray1]

awesome video

[@seasonandsprout2213]

when the lady was talking about the houses being destitute, i thought to myself “well them houses don’t look too bad” but then i thought to myself, maybe i’m conditioned to my surroundings. not many of us up here are rich but we do get by.

[@electonmechnix8315]

Oh I have A comment . I was laid off from the only job I have ever had that I actually enjoyed . The coal mines in southwest Virginia are the safest place in the world . It's A dangerous job do not get me wrong . I only worked for A few years underground but the time I was underground I always felt safe . The only reason that I felt safe was the people . The best people I have ever met in my life . Hardest working , most intelligent , down to earth people you would ever meet . The mines that have been shut down in this area have devastated the economy . They just shut down A whole hospital In Lee county . The effects are on our jobs . Now there are a few large mines still open for NOW . But all of that coal goes to China , to support the steel industry that left the rust belt behind . I worked my butt off to get the best job of my life and then politicians threw it away for Fracking . I mean come on have you even looked into what kind of chemicals they are pumping into our ground water . These people do not care . They make their millions , billions and move to another country leaving us with out any jobs . Were drinking hydrochloric acid ...THEY....... Then say " Well it's good for the environment " ......are you freaking kidding me . Please people reading this spend a few moments of your time and look into fracking They say coal is bad ........it's not the environment they care about it's their buddies bank accounts that change the policies in this country . Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely .....................GodSpeed ...................... ....................The Cracken ................................................................

[@pestyone1024]

This is the second Dove production i have seen, and so far most of it had been about themselves, what they have done and all those that help, Blaaaaaaaaaaaa.

[@tammywines9789]

I think your very confused!! I do not see Joel osteen or James Robinson who makes it all about themselves !! These ppl helped where you wont !!

[@randyrc53]

Even were you to want a tune up later on, it's incredibly affordable.

[@joannafrd60]

That's awesome what these people did for the poor.

[@joannafrd60]

awesome

[@joannafrd60]

yes, I have to respect anyone who does something like this..

[@staceykersting461]

Especially when they film it, subject the recipients to their brand of prayer, and keep emphasizing how christian of them it is just to do what so many of us do already.

[@qinella]

This show is really fascinating from a sociological point of view.Interesting to see how people incorporate religious ideas into their speech, engage in divine petitioning through prayer, etc. Kinda neat.

[@travis1190]

Shes talking to him likes hes deaf. haha Great work guys!

[@shanegood5993]

"Best ability is avalability!"

[@sowhyisit]

WOW!

[@daviddykes681]

Christmas should be everyday not just once a year we should be as 1 everyday when Christmas gone so everything else go bout our ways

[@frankcorreira3588]

If we could educate these people where are the jobs for them to fill? To many Americans thinks all that is needed is education. Well my friends most of our manufacturing jobs went to Mexico, China and other countries. Corporate CEO's no longer have community spirit or feel the need to support the communities where the money was made that allowed them to move out of country. It is greed that is killing the working families.

[@donniegray553]

Kind of what I said to Robert White above

[@rachelclark7782]

Please don't think that our area is really like that. Any time someone comes here they film the dirtiest people and places. They are the exception not the rule. We make sure that our children are extremely well educated and take pride in there appearance and homes. We know the opinion that most people have of anyone coming from Appalachia and we want to make sure that we prove them wrong. We might speak slowly but that doesn't mean we think slowly

[@TheBathy44]

I loved the PBS documentary called country boys. Found this. No wonder those kids were troubled. If we all had ignorant leaders with low self esteem, we could all be subjected to this bullshit. Tolerance and acceptance is obviously not welcome.

[@CycleCruza]

I'm not trying to pass judgment but I never understood why people don't wait until they are established financially first before having kids. Of course accidents happen but that's what birth control is for. My great great g-ma had 9 kids and was poor as a church mouse and worked herself to death taking care of kids, and she took care of all nine kids off of a meager income. If you see that you are poor with 2 kids why pump out 7 more kids to feed and clothe? At some point tubes should be tied to avoid falling deeper into poverty. I chose to not have kids after seeing the struggles of families growing up in the inner-city. However, may God Bless the struggling families.

[@trishoconnor2169]

+CycleCruza In these communities, that would mean never having children, and dying alone. That's a lot to ask, in order for everyone to be middle class. Somebody has to make up the bottom rung of the ladder, and they want something of themselves to survive to the next generation, like anyone else.

[@CycleCruza]

+Trish O'Connor You always have the choice to move to an area with better income opportunities, but when you have a bunch of kids it makes it really difficult to move. Any single healthy able-bodied person can do well for themselves if they put their mind to it, there are no excuses these days, at least here in the USA.

[@trishoconnor2169]

Again, SOMEBODY has to make up that bottom rung of the ladder. Even if you grant that "anybody" can work their way up, "everybody" can't. No corporation can exist without its lowest-paid positions. We've seen what happens when we promote education as the panacea to eradicate poverty: More people getting education just means that employers can demand even more education for the same jobs. Somebody still has to land at the bottom, even if everybody had a great work ethic, good education, whatever qualities you list as necessary for upward mobility. Given that there absolutely HAS to be a bottom, saying that those at the bottom simply shouldn't reproduce is asking a lot. Merry Christmas, anyway! (Thanks, Mary, for not waiting until you were "established" to have a baby.)

[@CycleCruza]

Raven Blue Sounds like you have a blessed family. It all depends on what you want in life and how you want to live.

[@tulessaslone5592]

+Raven Blue My hubby and his sister were born on their parents anniversary, 7 years apart. They had a lot to celebrate on January 26th. :)

[@peggyghirardello275]

May God bless the kids I grew up very poor as kid lived projects seven of us kids welfare gave us all five dollar certificate we went to xmas party sponsored by projects called Mary Dobbins Santa be there we get stocking candy fruit we get line get toy it could be new or used we shared with each other we get gift from mom sister dad's aunt uncle so we wer r grateful we never had barbies new bikes we go to dump get parts dad made us bike he made us go cart we always had tree we were poor but I wasn t greedy our birthday we get ice cream cake mom get us something we get from aunt uncle it was always our house never no kids invited now I am sixty one I made sure my kids as lway had nice birthdays xmas I am way better off th r n my parents were thank god and me hubby worked hard for everything we have mom lived off welfar r system she's eighty five still gets help she's been in projects over forty years

[@finn6861]

Appalachia-The forgotten ones.

[@kenshan5378]

I know and we still gotta hear about how we have white privilege

[@donboswell9154]

James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

[@Waya420]

it worries me that he has to heat his camper with his propane stove he could die from the gas like that it happens sometimes i hope they get him a different heater.

[@snicoledaniels5691]

I live right over the mountain in VA, and this scene is far too familiar. Poverty, drugs and unemployment is the way of life around here. These kids don't have a chance. They're being taught how to sit on your ass and sponge off the government. These charities are all good and fine, but money needs to go toward community and outreach programs that get the parents up off their ass, learn how to read and write, life skills that will better them in the long run. These people can't even conduct themselves in a job interview, let alone perform the tasks expected of them. Handouts...and more handouts. That's how they survive. It would shock you to learn how they manipulate the government AND CHARITIES into "taking care' of their kids, so they don't have to provide for them. What money they get, goes straight to their next "fix". It's only getting worse. No...God has no part in this. It's drugs, stupidity and knowing how to work the system...they're being trained from one generation to the next. Our county is just as bad. I watch it on a daily basis. PATHETIC. I worked 2 and 3 jobs at a time to take care of my kids when they were growing up. After my husband passed away, it was up to ME. I made sure they had a great education and graduated high school...and they did. I earned a college degree in between working 50 hours a week. I did it. God didn't. It makes me SICK to watch these deadbeats. Can't find work?? Then get up off your ass and change that! Go get your CDL, drive a truck...work 2 jobs at the gas station and walmart, fast food, whatever it takes!! just do it!! Where there's a will...there's a damn way!!! Teach your kids that life is hard...but worth it!! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

[@marshalsgardens1183]

MOVE PEOPLE!!!!

[@randyrc53]

Free offer here from Tom Paladino and team

[@kenshan5378]

Hey I think they sleighed the song 🤣

[@cliffclark6441]

People are so dumb. Right down the road a man and woman lives in a little rough looking cabin. [ Looks like some of the shacks on here ] Beside that is a camper his daughter lives in with her 6 year old son. Truth is he is a industrial electrician he makes close over 80,000 per year. Difference between them and these good doers is i would bet he has a couple hundred thousand in the bank. I often run around in my old junk truck, wearing my raged clothes. One day a lady and man came up and offered me and my son money. Guess they thought we was poor. I mean it was nice of them . But i had just bought another piece of land. And still had over 10,000 in my pocket. Just because a lot of these people look poor. Bet they got more cash than 99 per cent of city folks.

[@dwayneeads4575]

Your so full of shit.

[@tammywines9789]

So wth is Joel osteen? Where is James Robinson? Creflo Dollar ? Where is there millions ? Benny hinn lol ppl give these rich SOBs money and they buy mansions and jets , private schools for three rich kids!! God I pray ppl open up there eyes to the evil and donate to poor ppl by going into groups like these godly ppl do !! This is what I live too do !! God please bless these ppl with all you have .

[@dwayneeads4575]

They are with me having a steak and a glass of wine.

[@lifeonwheels5756]

Exactly..they help out in 3rd world countries BC it only cost pennies while they hoard money

[@StephenieBaileyDEAFMETAL]

Couldn't be more off base about autism. "The standards are the same" on their conforming to arbitrary formalities of society, keep telling these lies and the absurd and unattainable goal adds to alienation of them and their families. Try acceptance.

[@strykeghstbrnr4812]

Y'alls aint got no captions.

[@jflsdknf]

Why do all these ministries make videos showing everyone how nice they were to poor people and how good of a job they did....is it to bring in donations? Idk, something about these videos doesn't sit right with me

[@israelphoenix]

rilec are you helping anybody

[@shanegood5993]

Probably to show the need and compation for others

[@tammywines9789]

They do this so ppl like you or I will get up off of our fat asses and help!! I dont try I do my part , so wth are you doing ? Nothing your looking down on a project that helps many through these videos ! I bet you sit and watch big commercials for keeping up with the kartrashisns though or you buy something you do not really need because you watched a commercial for it !! Get over your feelings, ppl like Joel osteen or James Robinson sits bad in my heart !!

[@stephanieparsons9112]

Without donations how would they continue to help? You have to get the word out. How better than to show what you are doing with the donations.

[@peggyghirardello275]

Was

[@kulmedslojd]

Why not creat a wellfare state where taxes from residents of the country and companies build up the state? Then the people would have the same opportunity to form their lives and to feel free. The state should provide education in every level , infrastructure like roads, markets etc and healthcare. It is very common in Europe.

[@rachelclark7782]

Please don't think that our area is really like that. Any time someone comes here they film the dirtiest people and places. They are the exception not the rule. We make sure that our children are extremely well educated and take pride in there appearance and homes. We know the opinion that most people have of anyone coming from Appalachia and we want to make sure that we prove them wrong. We might speak slowly but that doesn't mean we think slowly

[@missprimrose4132]

NEVER ever will we become a "Welfare State." Americans are hard working people that do not look for handouts. Less Government is the best. Keep Government out of our private Business & Please stay in Europe. Thank you.

[@donnabrown4349]

The mom also gave a lot for her son.

[@waynenstaceysadventures5082]

wheres dudes mustache?

[@Paradroidx]

ah hahahaha. oh that is hilarious really.

[@waynenstaceysadventures5082]

Dante looks like a freak without a stach

[@peggyghirardello275]

One women just gave birth welfare took baby and that pic crap was getting high in hospital r m then they saying they took baby u think

[@peggyghirardello275]

Whole family they filmed they drove nice vehicles they as ll druggie alcoholics

[@bettyhein5784]

Why in the world are these missionaries bringing things like chocolate to these families?? All that chocolate promotes is obesity, tooth-decay, and diabetes. Instead, the missionaries should exclusively be buying the Walmart ‘GREAT VALUE’ house-brand of all items of non-perishable foods. Then, the families should only be given frozen foods, canned foods, and foods in jars/canisters. These types of packaging allows for whatever is unused to be either re-frozen, put back in the cupboard, or put back in the refrigerator/freezer without spoiling. Oatmeal is good for breakfast and should be accompanied with powdered milk. Ok for some frozen berries if the person wants them. For lunch and/or dinner, the families get lots of cans of stew, pork & beans, spaghetti & meatballs, ravioli, canned veggies, canned beef, canned hams, canned chicken, jars of pickled pig’s feet/snouts & ham hocks. It’s a total waste of money to give the kids in any of these families a toy. It’s a waste because it’s impractical. The families should also go to the rummage boxes that the missionaries set out in the schools/gyms and pick through them to find shoes, coats, shirts, pants, under-wear, socks, etc. Nothing wrong with ‘hand-me downs’ for kids and even adults/parents. No clothes should ever be thrown away; if there are holes in them, they are torn, or missing buttons, etc, they should be mended. When it gets to the point when they are thread-bare or beyond being mended, they should be used to make a quilt.

[@bettyhein5784]

My favorite is the Schuster family. They seem to have a lot of genuine love for each other. The Mother and Father adopted that little boy and girl, who were the children of the Mother’s niece who died of one of those female cancers affecting her private parts. Speaking of private parts, look at the expression on the face of the eldest daughter (the obese one) in the green shirt when of the missionaries gives her a package of panty liners. That girl is very embarrassed and looks right into the camera. She tries to hide the panty liners by pushing them next to her.

[@Volkslady]

I kept reading, waiting to find that you weren’t serious, but I guess you are. I’ll pray for your heart - these kids deserve to have fun and enjoy toys every but as much as every other kid does. They deserve a nice outfit to be proud of. The families already re-use and pass down clothing and supplies; why would you deny them the joy of something “unnecessary” that’s so rare in their lives?

[@juanitaduval9856]

@@Volkslady I agree with you wholeheartedly!!

[@bettyhein5784]

It’s 2023 and so we all have to be practical. What’s more important for a child? Is it more important for a child to have fun and enjoy toys OR to have food to eat? Toys (alone) without food in their tummies is not going to keep them alive. Without food, the children will get sick. It’s a question of prioritizing between ‘nice to have’ (toys) or ‘need to have’ (food). I’ll pray for your heart and hope that you realize what’s really the most important thing to give these Appalachians!

[@allthepugs]

Off to wal mart to stock up on gmo and processed crap... Blind leading the blind. But clearly none of them know better and ignorance is still bliss

[@staceykersting461]

YUP! These "christian chest-pounders are doin' their best!

[@mariandycus5368]

We pray before meals,thankyou for what is set before us and that God remove all the impurities from it.God bless you.

[@shanegood5993]

Stacey Kersting love how people are backwards! These people are trying to help others. And of course you have some sad pathetic loser TRY to shame them! Now that's the real chest pounders!

[@JESSYYNRAE]

Can't even finish this one way too much preaching.

[@sheffielduk3428]

When that autistic kid starts showing the cameras what mummy learnt him hahahahahahahaha pounding bed hard lol bless him christine is a real mum though and you can tell she is abit depressed! I'd love to help her out 👍

[@willeksgls]

Just help them....forget ministering.

[@snookies1224]

They might be 'poor' but they're sure getting enough food to make so many of them FAT. Lucky that.

[@JESSYYNRAE]

How nice of God to give you some one to look down on, cheap food poor quality and combination of stress hormones doesn't help. Please reconsider your comment.

[@snookies1224]

@@JESSYYNRAE God isn't real and that's just the plain 'ol facts of the matter

[@snookies1224]

@Tn wild man religion is a curse. It was invented by humans to control the populations before they thought of law or had any way to impose it. Look how effective it was thousands of years ago. It has lost all relevancy today and is only responsible for war and hate.

[@randywhite6468]

Why don't we spend time and money to educate these people instead of telling them 4000 year old religious fairy tales. That God is going to take care of them...... What your seeing here is a total lack of education, the times of pay for hard labor has passed them by. There are no jobs for them. Not being educated in the 21st century is the worst position you can be in. Your going to be way better off putting that bible down, and getting you a book on science and computers. THAT is what will solve your problems, education. That will get them a real job.... The rest is just wasted time....

[@un-filteredpatriot1189]

randy white You're wrong about that. God is not the reason they are poor. A Christian does not think that God is going to feed them and provide for them. The Bible is a great guide to live your life by. A science book will not get you into the kingdom of Heaven. These people may seem poor to the worldly man but they are rich in the kingdom of Heaven. God Bless you Randy. I pray you one day you truly bring God into your life. It is a great life to live.

[@billmurphy8393]

you are absolutely correct randy,

[@donniegray553]

Randy White: Education in and of itself is a great thing. Everyone will go far by having it. However, education alone is NOT enough. Not just here, but all across the country, we have "educated fools", because of more education than employment. Take a trip round the schools and colleges, open your mind to realize education is only a step (albeit an important one) towards self-betterment.

[@rachelclark7782]

Actually education and jobs haven't passed these people by. I live in this area. Every time someone comes here to film they find the poorest dirtiest people to show. They are the exception not the rule.

[@SarahPotter-sq7io]

randy white Your opinion, though valued and important, is thought by many to be the reason this country is in the place that it is in rotting from the inside out. Long ago when people put their Bibles down, turned away from God and family, and turned towards government and science is when we took a turn for the worst. Albeit... I am looking forward to science soon proving to the world that performing an abortion is indeed killing another human person, a painful killing at that. Which is not only against Christian beliefs but does not support our first constitutional right to life (at taxpayers expenses).... Long live science ... But back to the Bible. 😁