Giving Back

Feeding Families in West Virginia's Kanawha Valley

APCo hosted a community food drive in Hurricane, helping collect nearly 9,000 pantry items to support neighbors facing food insecurity. The donations allowed local organizations to provide meals and pantry staples to families in need.

"We know that many are struggling to put food on their tables," said George Porter, APCo director of communications. "We hope that our donation of pantry items will help ensure one less worry for families in our communities."

Art for All in Roanoke, Virginia

The APCo Foundation provides support to Roanoke's Taubman Museum of Art, enabling free general admission for anyone who visits. The museum was recently named the third-best free museum in the country! Our collaboration with the museum breaks down financial barriers and ensures everyone can access creativity and culture.

"The Taubman's mission is to bring people and art together, for discovery, learning and enjoyment," said Cindy Petersen, Taubman Museum of Art's executive director. "That's what we do every day, and it is accessible to everyone in our community because of the APCo Foundation."

Bringing Vision to the Community in Wheeling, West Virginia

APCo partnered with WVU Eye Institute and Wheeling Health Right to sponsor an eye clinic that provided complete exams to patients in our local community. The event offered both improved vision and important insight into patients' overall health.

"These eye exams did more than improve sight," said Rebecca Coakley with WVU Eye Institute. "They opened doors to better health and identified conditions that might have gone undetected otherwise. We're incredibly grateful for APCo's support in making this possible."

Bonnie's Bus Brings Cancer Screenings to Rural West Virginia

Bonnie's Bus is a fully functioning mobile mammography unit that provides breast cancer screening throughout West Virginia, especially in rural areas or parts of the state with limited or no access to healthcare facilities. Its critical need has significantly grown in 15 years, which is why the APCo Foundation stepped up to provide funding for a second bus.

"APCo recognizes the benefit of this program and what we're able to do to change lives in West Virginia," said Kristin Margolin Anderson, vice president of marketing and philanthropy at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals. "We're just so grateful for [the APCo Foundation's] donation because we want to break down any barrier we can for patients, so they can get this routine screening."

Spreading Joy in East Tennessee With the Annual Santa Train

We joined forces with CSX, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Food City and others to help Santa travel across the region for the 83rd annual Santa Train. Together, we helped distribute more than 15,000 toys; nearly 5,000 backpacks, stocked with books, hats and gloves; 2,000 rolls of wrapping paper; and treats to rural Appalachian communities.

"Santa Train was a family tradition for us," said Bryan Clemons, APCo distribution work plan manager. "From a young age, I remember my grandparents taking me. As the train rides through those communities today, you can really tell how much this means to them."

A Day of Caring in Roanoke, Virginia and Charleston, West Virginia

We regularly participate in the United Way Day of Caring, one of our region's largest single-day volunteering events.

In Virginia last year, our team helped assemble and distribute food boxes at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke. In West Virginia, team members spent the day fixing up women's shelters operated by the YWCA Charleston's Resolve Family Abuse Program.

"The YWCA is an important lifeline for women and children leaving dangerous situations," said Robin Watson, APCo customer services account representative. "We were happy to help their shelter feel more like home."

Additional Community Impact Stories

May 8, 2026

Line crew safely relocates osprey nest in Mason County

After discovering an osprey nest on a transformer pole, an APCo line crew worked with Environmental team members to relocate it to newly constructed avian platform, reducing outage risks while protecting wildlife.

After discovering an osprey nest on a transformer pole, an APCo line crew worked with Environmental team members to relocate it to newly constructed avian platform, reducing outage risks while protecting wildlife.

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April 30, 2026

Celebrate Safety This Spring and Beyond!

As temperatures rise, electricity use climbs. An increase in use means and increase in risk. Follow these simple tips to stay safe at home, work and outdoors.

As temperatures rise, electricity use climbs. An increase in use means and increase in risk. Follow these simple tips to stay safe at home, work and outdoors.

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April 30, 2026

Building access to care: Dental charity expansion supported by APCo

Southwest Virginia is a dental desert, with only 29 dentists for every 100,000 residents. Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Charities is working to expand access to affordable, much-needed dental care across the region. Recognizing the organization’s impact, Appalachian Power provided funding through the APCo Foundation to help purchase dental equipment for seven new treatment rooms currently under construction.

Southwest Virginia is a dental desert, with only 29 dentists for every 100,000 residents. Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Charities is working to expand access to affordable, much-needed dental care across the region. Recognizing the organization’s impact, Appalachian Power provided funding through the APCo Foundation to help purchase dental equipment for seven new treatment rooms currently under construction.

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April 30, 2026

APCo volunteers help A.D. Lewis Center create a safer, brighter space for kids in Huntington, West Virginia

Employees rolled up their sleeves to freshen the grounds and build a new ramp at the youth center. The City of Huntington recognized the APCo team with a thank-you video, included in this story.

Employees rolled up their sleeves to freshen the grounds and build a new ramp at the youth center. The City of Huntington recognized the APCo team with a thank-you video, included in this story.

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April 29, 2026

Power in your hands: How Appalachian Power’s BYOT Program rewards smarter energy use

As energy costs continue to fluctuate, you  may be looking for simple ways to save money without sacrificing comfort. Appalachian Power Company’s (APCo) Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) program lets you do both: take control of your energy use and earn rewards for small, smart adjustments. 

As energy costs continue to fluctuate, you  may be looking for simple ways to save money without sacrificing comfort. Appalachian Power Company’s (APCo) Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) program lets you do both: take control of your energy use and earn rewards for small, smart adjustments. 

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