Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC) is celebrating its 35th year as a "statewide citizens' organization working for a new balance of power and a ... Read This Post
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Transition in Action: Lyndsay Tarus, The Alliance for Appalachia
The follow is the first interview of our new series, Transition in Action. This one comes to us from Lyndsay Tarus, the Economic Transition ... Read This Post
Spotlight on Ashoka’s Social Entrepreneur Fellowship
Ashoka – an international organization based outside of Washington, D.C. – supports social entrepreneurs around the world who are making positive ... Read This Post
Transition in Action: An Unofficial Appalachian Transition Timeline
Economic transition in eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia is nothing new. Our economy has had to shift many times over the years as industries ... Read This Post
Transition in Action: What is ‘Appalachian Transition?’
The Mountain Association for Community and Economic Development – and many others – believe eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia are experiencing ... Read This Post
New Blog Series, ‘Transition in Action,’ to Launch this Month
We here at Renew Appalachia have always been committed to highlighting the great economic transition work that's happening across the Central ... Read This Post
Eastern Kentuckian’s familial oral history collection teaches lessons about the region’s future
A person’s entire demeanor changes when you ask them to tell you about their history. They settle in and get comfortable with the conversation. They ... Read This Post
Estill Development Alliance to Host Community-Building Conference, #EstillRising
On Friday, July 29th, the Estill Development Alliance will host a one-day conference-style event in downtown Irvine, Kentucky. Five track sessions ... Read This Post
The Importance of Rural Strategy in the Just Transition Movement
Last year, the US Department of Agriculture released a study that revealed a disparity in philanthropy that those working in rural places already ... Read This Post
Community Members hope to revitalize Route 7
Route 7 Antique Alley and Route 7 Artisan Fellowship are teaming up in eastern Kentucky, working across county lines, and hoping to make ... Read This Post
STAY Project creates full-time position for Appalachian youth; hopes others will do the same
The Stay Together Appalachian Youth (STAY) Project has created a full time position for Appalachian youth, to be stationed in the Central Appalachian ... Read This Post
UK Student Group wants university to take action on climate, deepen commitment to EKY transition
Editor's Note: The following is a guest blog post from a guest blogger. The views and opinions expressed in this guest blog do not necessarily reflect ... Read This Post
