From what was once a coal camp’s swimming pool in Floyd County, Kentucky, Saint Vincent Mission has ... Read This Post
Stories
Rewilding 7,000 Acres of Eastern Kentucky’s Mined Land
In the coalfields of Martin County in Eastern Kentucky, where mining once shaped both the land and the economy, a new initiative is getting off the ... Read This Post
Energy Savings Guide for Churches
We recently worked with several churches on finding ways to save on their bills. We developed this guide to walk them through making decisions around ... Read This Post
Why Cutting LIHEAP Is a Deadly Blow to Eastern Kentucky
By any measure, the economy of Eastern Kentucky and the wider Appalachian region is struggling. The collapse of the coal industry, the opioid crisis, ... Read This Post
Seeing the Light: Inspired by Peers, Kentucky Grocer Makes the Solar Switch
Jed Weinberg knows both Eastern Kentucky and the energy world, through and through. He grew up in Knott County, and now owns or manages four ... Read This Post
Faith in Action: 57 Years of Service at St. Vincent Mission
From what was once a coal camp’s swimming pool in Floyd County, Kentucky, Saint Vincent Mission has served Appalachians since 1968. The nonprofit got ... Read This Post
Be Prepared: How to Choose Small-Scale Emergency Backup Power
When the power goes out—whether from a storm, grid failure, or another emergency—having a small-scale backup energy solution can keep your essential ... Read This Post
Meanwhile in Appalachia
At the end of March, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Appalachian Studies Conference in Cookeville, Tennessee. The beginning of 2025 has ... Read This Post
From Grandfather to Granddaughter: The Next Chapter of Opell Meats
On Bear Creek Road in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, a small butcher shop has stood the test of time, serving farmers and families for over fifty years. What ... Read This Post
LG&E and KU’s Plans Could Cost Kentuckians More on Their Bills
Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities are anticipating a huge increase in the amount of electricity they will need to produce over the ... Read This Post
Shenanigans: Hazard’s Small-Town Restaurant with a Big Heart
On Main Street in the mountain town of Hazard, Kentucky, there’s a little restaurant with a funny name but a serious mission. Shenanigans isn’t just a ... Read This Post
Preserving the CDFI Fund
Our Statement on the Importance of Preserving the CDFI Fund After March 14 Executive Order Last Friday’s Executive Order affecting the Community ... Read This Post
Flood Relief Resources
LAST UPDATED: April 19, 2025 Several counties in Eastern Kentucky were devastated by flood waters again this February and April 2025. We hope the ... Read This Post
