MCC Appalachia Build

MCC Appalachia Build Appalachia Build is a home repair program that uses the efforts of volunteers to address sub-standard housing. Physical Address: 3040 Elkhorn City, KY 41522

On August 15, 2026, the 4th Annual Dismukes Gala was held at the Jack Caffrey Arts & Cultural Center, celebrating the re...
08/26/2026

On August 15, 2026, the 4th Annual Dismukes Gala was held at the Jack Caffrey Arts & Cultural Center, celebrating the remarkable legacy of Dr. Henry Dodford Dismukes.

The Gala is held each year near August 16 for a special reason. On August 16, 1929, Dr. Dismukes opened the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital in Kimball—and celebrated its opening with a Gala of his own. Nearly 100 years later, that tradition continues to honor his legacy and raise funds to restore the last surviving piece of his hospital—the historic Nurses Home.

This year's celebration featured music by The Company Band, food by Spencer's Catering, photography by Brianna Robinson, and guest speaker Delegate Anitra Hamilton.

The Nurses Home will soon become the Dismukes Learning Center, a place to preserve the history of Dr. Dismukes and Black medicine in the coalfields while providing educational opportunities for the community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make this year's Gala such a memorable evening!

We are incredibly grateful to share that we have now reached 70% of our $300,000 fundraising goal! The historic Dismukes...
08/18/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share that we have now reached 70% of our $300,000 fundraising goal! The historic Dismukes Nurses Home has come so far—from major exterior stabilization to floors, electrical work, insulation, drywall, and interior rehabilitation. Our vision is to transform this historic building into the Dismukes Learning Center, preserving an extraordinary piece of Black Appalachian history while creating a place of learning and opportunity for the people of McDowell County.

Thank you to all of our incredible supporters for making this year’s Dismukes Fundraising Gala such a wonderful evening and for continuing to believe in this important work. We are still reaching for that final 30% to complete the vision.

If you would like to help us get there, you can make a donation to the Dismukes Project here: https://mcc.org/get-involved/giving/designations/great-lakes-dismukes-project

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Jordan-Cline Family, for your generous support again this year. Your contribution...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Jordan-Cline Family, for your generous support again this year. Your contribution will help in the rehabilitation of the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital Nurses Home. We deeply appreciate your commitment to the Dismukes Project!

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Black By God Newspaper, for your support. Your contribution will help in the reha...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Black By God Newspaper, for your support. Your contribution will help in the rehabilitation of the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital Nurses Home continue. We appreciate your dedication to Black Appalachian history and to the Dismukes Project!

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Goodson's Supermarket, for your generous support. Your support will help with the...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Goodson's Supermarket, for your generous support. Your support will help with the continuation of the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital Nurses Home rehabilitation. We appreciate your dedication to providing fresh food for McDowell County and to the Dismukes Project!

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Malone University, for your support again this year. Your contribution will help ...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, Malone University, for your support again this year. Your contribution will help continue the rehabilitation of the Henrietta Dismukes Nurses Home! We appreciate your continued support of the Dismukes Project!

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, McDowell County Commission on Aging, for your partnership and generous support. Y...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Bronze Level sponsor, McDowell County Commission on Aging, for your partnership and generous support. Your contribution will help in the rehabilitation of the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital Nurses Home. We deeply appreciate your commitment to the health of the community and the Dismukes Project!

Thank you to our Platinum Level sponsor, Richard (Dick) Pantalone and Eunice Hardy, for your generous support again this...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Platinum Level sponsor, Richard (Dick) Pantalone and Eunice Hardy, for your generous support again this year. Your contribution will help in the rehabilitation of the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital Nurses Home. We deeply appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment to the Dismukes Project!

Thank you to our Platinum Level sponsor, Mary Lehman Yoder, for your generous support. Your contribution will help the r...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Platinum Level sponsor, Mary Lehman Yoder, for your generous support. Your contribution will help the rehabilitation of the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital Nurses Home continue. We deeply appreciate your commitment to the Dismukes Project!

Thank you to our Platinum Level sponsor, Greg and Barbara, for your generous support. Your contribution will help in the...
08/18/2026

Thank you to our Platinum Level sponsor, Greg and Barbara, for your generous support. Your contribution will help in the rehabilitation of the Henrietta Dismukes Hospital Nurses Home. We deeply appreciate your many years of commitment to Appalachia Build and the Dismukes Project!
Pictured: Greg and daughter Linda.

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