Family Displaced by July 2022 Floods Returns Home

Christian Appalachian Project welcomes family home with housewarming

Media Contact | Dan Koett | 859.797.3646 | dkoett@framingyournarrative.com

WHAT: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) hosts a housewarming following the completion of home repairs for a family impacted by the July 2022 floods.

WHERE: Event is taking place at a private residence in Floyd County. If you are interested in covering this story, please contact Dan Koett for directions to the home.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 9 at 10:30 a.m.

ABOUT: After being displaced from their home for more than a year following the July 2022 floods, the Caudill family will celebrate their housewarming, hosted by Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), Jan. 9. Michael Caudill and his family live across the street from his mother’s house, which was also impacted by the flood. In the wake of the disaster, Michael worked tirelessly to make repairs to both homes while also working a full-time job and serving as a volunteer firefighter. To help ease the stress of repairing both homes, CAP’s Home Repair program offered Michael hands-on help to repair his home at the beginning of 2023. The initial help came from volunteers participating in CAP’s WorkFest event, an alternative spring break service opportunity for college students across the country. Following the event, CAP Home Repair program employees and volunteers continued work on the Caudill’s home until repairs were completed in December. Work on the home included the installation of new subfloors, floors, floor coverings, sheetrock, walls, attic insulation, cabinetry, shower, trim, and a new front porch with steps.

Members of the media wishing to do a story, but unable to attend, please contact Dan Koett. CAP will be able to provide assets including B-roll, high-res photos, and interviews at 1 p.m. the day of the event.

About Christian Appalachian Project
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has been building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia since our founding more than 50 years ago. With the help of donors, volunteers, staff, and the communities we serve, CAP has grown to impact the lives of more than 1.5 million people each year through nine priorities including programs that address food insecurity, substandard housing, disaster relief and recovery, and mental health.

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 178 College Street in Pikeville and serves more than 500 businesses in eight Eastern Kentucky Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike. The Chamber’s mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through a commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to  enhance the business climate in our region.

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