A SELF-HELP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Changing Lives One Tool at a Time
Our Story
Empowering Families. Building Self Reliance.
ASAP was founded by Peace Corps Volunteers Tom and Liz, who met and married while teaching in rural Swaziland. Inspired by the determination of families working to overcome poverty, they created ASAP to help people build better futures through education, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance.
Today, thousands of families have strengthened their livelihoods through ASAP's training in savings group management, entrepreneurship, vocational skills, and education. By providing practical knowledge, skills, and tools, we empower individuals and communities to create lasting opportunities and thrive.
Bringing Our Experience Home. Building Stronger Communities.
Today, ASAP is bringing more than 30 years of experience home to address needs in our own communities. Through our new Tools for Empowerment Lending Library (TELL), we're bridging the tool gap, expanding access to vocational opportunities, and advancing workforce development in Coweta County.
But our vision goes beyond lending tools. We see access to tools as a pathway to employment, self-reliance, and economic opportunity. By partnering with nonprofits, churches, and local employers, TELL will connect individuals with the tools, training, and support they need to build skills, find work, and succeed.