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Communities

How we support communities

The Mountain Association works closely with communities in Eastern Kentucky to support projects that move their community forward.

Communities in Eastern Kentucky know best what the gaps are in their local economy. We can help design unique and place-based interventions in economic sectors that fill gaps and demonstrate what’s possible in the region’s new economy.

Do you need to talk through a great idea? Let’s grab a cup of coffee or an Ale-8. Contact Betsy Whaley, Director of Strategic Initiatives, at betsy@mtassociation.org.

“For Jackson, the Community Accelerator work has gotten more people involved in leadership. People have stepped up to do things who
weren’t necessarily active in the community before.”

Gregory Lakes, Jackson County Community Leader
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Grow

Community Consultation & Coaching

Are you interested in talking through an idea you have for your community? Or brainstorming ways to increase community engagement in work you already have going on?

Reach out to Betsy Whaley from our team to set up a time to meet for a free consultation: betsy@mtassociation.org

Learn more about these opportunities

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Long-Term Investment in Change

Our long-term collaborative work in Hazard clearly illustrates the value of community development projects and programs that demonstrate the new economy.

Learn more about our Hazard projects

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Join

Collaborative Networks

We can do more when we work together. The Mountain Association is a founding member and partner in both the Central Appalachian Network and the What’s Next EKY?! Network. We are also building a Media & Creators/Influencers network. 

If you want to be a part of regional efforts and build links in your community, come join us.

Learn more about networks

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Prepare

Disaster Recovery & Resiliency

Is your community trying to become more resilient to the next disaster to make recovery easier, but keep getting stuck?

Email Les Roll at les@mtassociation.org to learn about resources around recovery networks; disaster related workshops for businesses and organizations; and community engagement in preparation, mitigation, and recovery.

Success Stories

Learn how community members are building a new economy in their towns.