In the early morning hours of Thursday, July 28, 2022, several counties in Southeastern Kentucky were devastated by flood waters far exceeding the ... Read This Post
Announcements
$200 Million EKSafe Fund for Flood Relief
Our partner, Vision Granted, put together this simple guide to the fund established by the Kentucky Legislature's special session. Please note: this ... Read This Post
Our Impact in 2021
While this year saw a rapidly shifting political, environmental, and economic landscape, investing in a just transition to a new economy for Eastern ... Read This Post
Underserved Communities
Mountain Association’s 2020-2025 strategic plan is clear about our equity goal: “We see continuing inequity reflected in disparity of opportunity and ... Read This Post
Mountain Association Face Coverings
Though the face covering you received from the Mountain Association has two layers as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it does ... Read This Post
Workshop Fees
Mountain Association charges a fee to help pay our workshop facilitators and the ongoing development of the curriculum. However, we understand that ... Read This Post
Impact Report 2013-2018
We recently released our report from 2013-2018, highlighting steady growth in our financial portfolio, stories from clients and communities, and how ... Read This Post
SOAR Impact Report released
The 2017 SOAR Impact Report was recently released. In addition to an overview about SOAR and letters from the co-chairs, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin ... Read This Post
EKY Community Network Invites You to be a Part
East Kentucky is changing. Gone are the days of King Coal but the question that lingers for many is “What’s Next?” There is a movement forming to help ... Read This Post
Appalshop, Hemphill Community Center Featured on PBS News Hour
A PBS News Hour new occasional series, American Creators, recently featured the longstanding work of Appalshop in Letcher County, Kentucky. The ... Read This Post
New Economy the Focus of Upcoming Leadership Conference
By Peter Hille, President of MACED and Chair of the East Kentucky Leadership Foundation The town of Hindman is one of the most iconic touchpoints ... Read This Post
“What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia” complicates the story of the region, and that’s a good thing
Appalachian writer and public historian, Elizabeth Catte, has been making the rounds recently to discuss her new book, "What You Are Getting Wrong ... Read This Post
