The Appalachian Twinning Ministry (ATM) strives to support low income and poverty level families in Southwest Virginia, helping them meet basic needs. Our nutritional focus helps families who struggle to feed their primary school age children. We collaborate and support food banks and the Backpack Programs in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties.
 

Holy Family Parish Bulletins and ATM Meeting Minutes have been moved.  Please see the subpages labeled "Holy Family Parish Bulletins" and "Meeting Minutes" under this page to access these documents!

The Appalachian Twinning Ministry, commonly known as ATM, works closely with four specific parishes, within Holy Family Parish in southwest Virginia. They are a constant Catholic presence, and the ministry stands with our brothers and sisters of the Appalachian Region of Virginia, providing many types of outreach activities and services.
 
How can you get involved? If you are interested in working on strategic planning for future work and outreach with Holy Family Parish, would like to get involved in the ministry by supporting the wonderful work they do, or have items which could possibly be donated, please reach out!

Blanket & Hoodie Drive: Thank You!
Due to local generosity, the Appalachian Twinning Ministry collected over 300 blankets and hoodies for our neighbors in Appalachia during this August.  We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible - that's 300 more people we can help keep warm this winter!

Father Eric's Visit
On Sunday, August 28th, Father Eric came to visit St. Michael. ATM tabled in the Commons and hosted coffee and donuts in the Parish Hall after both morning Masses.  Father Eric celebrated the liturgy, greeted parishioners, and shared information about Holy Family Parish’s outreach.  He joined Father Renier, available ATM members, and some of the parish staff for a luncheon in the Lake House with Q&A time. Father shared that he and Holy Family Parish are very thankful and appreciative of all that St. Michael’s has done for them.  They are able to continue their outreach efforts in the community. He also told us that he's been coaching soccer for high school aged kids, and he likes to play himself!