From what was once a coal camp’s swimming pool in Floyd County, Kentucky, Saint Vincent Mission has ... Read This Post
Stories
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
Rebuilding with Cost Savings in Mind
Our Energy Team put together these energy savings tips for homeowners and businesses/nonprofits who are replacing building materials or undertaking ... Read This Post
Trading Traffic for Tractors: The Journey to Red Haven Farm
If you’d told Sandy Ross and Martin Caruana 10 years ago that they’d be raising pigs, hosting agate-hunting tours, and debating the finer points of ... Read This Post
How this Appalachian Author Turned Her Stories into a Thriving Business
For years, Diane Taylor Roberts held onto a manuscript filled with deeply personal short stories about growing up in Appalachia, specifically Whitley ... Read This Post
