Ben Tatum grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. His town of Richlands, Virginia was only about three hours away from Eastern ... Read This Post
Stories
Campton Baptist Church – Campton, Kentucky
In recent years, many small churches and other faith based groups have approached MACED looking for relief from high utility bills. Among those ... Read This Post
Appalachia’s New Day: Cultural Exchanges in Eastern Kentucky
Every few weeks, students from a Floyd County high school enter a portal that transports them across the country to a high school 700 miles away in ... Read This Post
Appalachian Early Childhood Network
Kentucky is one of many states with a child care assistance program, which reimburses child care providers who accept children from low-income ... Read This Post
You, Me & Pottery – Prestonsburg, Kentucky
The Star City of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, now has a new business shining light on how much the city has to offer residents and visitors. Leaders ... Read This Post
Appalachia’s New Day: Vocational Training in Eastern Kentucky
Tiny homes is a catchy name for a new trend in affordable and sustainable housing. Several schools in Eastern Kentucky are capturing the momentum of ... Read This Post
Zac Ebersole – Oil Springs, Kentucky
Oil Springs, Kentucky, has been home for Zac Ebersole since he was four years old. Today, Zac is passionate about creating positive change in the ... Read This Post
Megan Stepp – Inez, Kentucky
Megan Stepp is originally from the small town of Inez, Kentucky, located in Martin County. After high school, Megan went to the University of ... Read This Post
Housing Development Alliance – Frank Morris
Frank Morris was raised in the city of Hazard. Like many in the area, Morris got a job in the coal mines, beginning his career with Perry County Coal ... Read This Post
COAP, Inc. – Randall Howard
Randall Howard is from Harlan County in far southeastern Kentucky. Growing up, he developed a passion for caring for homes of the people he loved ... Read This Post
John Craft – Hazard, Kentucky
John Craft worked in the coal mines of Eastern Kentucky for roughly sixteen years. Earning his underground and surface electrical cards, he worked on ... Read This Post
Scott Shoupe – Cumberland, Kentucky
Over 20 years of working in the coal industry, Scott Shoupe watched as jobs vanished from his hometown of Cumberland, Kentucky. With the economic ... Read This Post
