Emerging Appalachia

26/07/2024

🦋POLLINATOR SUPPORT THREAD🐝
Here at the homeplace in Central WV, bee balm, yarrow, black eyed Susan, pink magnolia, and daisies are blooming. Our Monarch Waystations of milkweed have lost their blooms.

We want to see what's blooming in your neck of the woods! Post pics & description of your pollinator support systems below in the comments. 🌻

21/03/2023

Say hello to our little friends! 😍Shiitakes are popping!🍄

05/03/2023

Our first ever reel, featuring daffodils, chattering squirrel sounds, and crows calling. :)

03/03/2023

I'm happy to share a few more recent moments with you as part of our ongoing efforts to chronicle what may well be the earliest spring in the region yet. Be sure to share what signs of spring you've discovered in your area in the replies. I captured this serene evening serenade of peepers in our holler on February 23. Our peepers don't usually start until late March....

I’m happy to share a few more recent moments with you as part of our ongoing efforts to chronicle what may well be the earliest spring in the region yet. Be sure to share what signs of spring…

24/02/2023

It's the earliest the daffodils have ever bloomed in this holler. Peepers are peeping, birds are singing, and the magnolia buds are swelling. What are some signs of early spring where you are?

It’s the earliest the daffodils have ever bloomed in this holler. Peepers are peeping, birds are singing, and the magnolia buds are swelling. What are some signs of early spring where you are…

11/02/2023

Smothered in twilight/Clouds of amber violet/Nestle mountaintops

Smothered in twilight/Clouds of amber violet/Nestle mountaintops

18/08/2021

Another great employment opportunity in West Virginia👇

We're expanding again! Seeking a full-time, entry-level staff analyst to work in our growing community development and economic program. Applications due August 30th.

Read more here: downstreamstrategies.com/jobs

15/08/2021

Important op-ed from President of the National Black Lung Association Gary Hairston. A reminder that coal comes with a heavy price.

"I can’t work in the mines anymore, but I’ve got my brothers and sisters in the association, and I’ll work so that others don’t have to go through what I’ve been through."

Like most everyone with roots in southern West Virginia, coal has been a big part of my life.

12/08/2021

Boone County, WV: Learn about how to heal family conflicts in these sessions this week👇

We want to welcome anyone that wants to come out and hear about this great program. These people have traveled literally across oceans to share their work with our community. I highly recommend coming out and getting a first glimpse of this program.

02/08/2021

Great opportunity from Green Bank Observatory!
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Looking for a STEM or trades career? We are taking applications for interns & apprentices on a rolling basis. Let's see if we're a match!

Learn more https://bit.ly/2MGX8Zy

30/04/2021

People can turn it around, anybody can turn it around. You gotta keep trying. You can't quit. - Charles Hatcher, Healing Appalachia Founder

23/04/2021

If you have an idea for cleaning up abandoned mine lands, check out this opportunity for funding!

Have a project idea that pairs innovative mine reclamation with economic development?

After the great success of the first mini-grant program last year, the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition is preparing to fund a new set of partners for 2021.

All interested public and private entities or individuals in AL, KY, VA, WV, PA, and OH with eligible projects can apply. Recipients will receive between $3,500 and $12,000 in start-up funds as well as technical and planning assistance from Downstream Strategies, with the intention of submitting an application to the federal AML Pilot program.

Applications are due May 21st. Be sure to review the full request for proposals here:https://reclaimingappalachia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/April-2021-RAC-RFP.pdf

The Coalition includes DS, Appalachian Voices, Rural Action, and Coalfield Development Corporation.

14/04/2021

Great opportunity for young people :)

🎉We're inviting a dozen young people to produce audio & video pieces through our Appalachian Media Institute's Summer Documentary Institute. 🎉

Want to be one of them? Fill out an application here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI3Dp3r2wcmubRa3PP0OR0Y3Q8rWq0k5wvz287zuhYW65YYA/viewform

02/04/2021

There are better ways forward, and we deserve the chance to thrive.
""Policies that strengthen families are critical infrastructure for our nation. These policies are key to the economic recovery of families and, by extension, our state and nation."

Read the full op-ed from WVCBP executive director Kelly Allen and Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia state coordinator Jim McKay: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/kelly-allen-jim-mckay-a-recovery-that-works-for-all-opinion/article_1fb3ed2a-346b-50ce-ae4b-9d169cb9b1d0.html

The past year has been a difficult one for our state’s families, businesses and communities. West Virginians are resilient and hard-working, but we still need to work together to emerge

25/03/2021

You don't want to miss this Sunday night!

Save the date! Next Sunday, March 28 at 2:00pm, historian and author Charles B. Keeney kicks off the 2021 Little Lectures series with "Saving the Blair Mountain Battlefield." Tune in virtually for free on Facebook or YouTube! Dr. Keeney will be available to answer questions in the comments and chat.

With the Blair Mountain Centennial fast approaching in September, Keeney will touch on the process of writing his new book from WVU Press, "The Road to Blair Mountain: Saving a Mine Wars Battlefield from King Coal," and the struggle to rescue a historic landmark from destruction.

Links to the premiere will be posted next Friday on Facebook.com/wvhumanities and our Little Lectures page,
http://wvhumanities.org/programs/little-lectures/

You can find "The Road to Blair Mountain" at WVU Press online here: https://wvupressonline.com/node/850

13/03/2021

"West Virginia KIDS COUNT is calling on YOU to nominate an outstanding student, grades 9-12, from your community to serve on our statewide Youth Advisory Council! The Council will provide a platform for passionate, diverse teen leaders to share their experiences, observations and opinions as we work together to make West Virginia a great place to be a kid, for ALL kids.

Responsibilities will include:
- Attend monthly Council meetings held virtually
- Be active in communicating and collaborating within the Council
- Demonstrate an ongoing desire to contribute to the achievement of objectives set by the Council
- Act as an ambassador and advocate for the Council within their community
- Promote the mission and work being done within the Council and WV KIDS COUNT
- Participate in Council activities and special event as needed
- Live true to the values of WV KIDS COUNT

The deadline to nominate young leaders who would best serve on our Youth Advisory Council is March 15th, 2021."
Submit your nominations at: bit.ly/KidsCountYouthNomination

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10/02/2021

"This Friday at 8pm EST/7pm CST Healing Appalachia will be sharing our set from the 2019 event. Tune in here on Facebook, my YouTube channel, or here 2nu.gs/TylerChilders on nugs.net.

Healing Appalachia works with HOPE in the Hills, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting the opioid crisis in the Appalachian region through direct funding and event-planning. Check out their website to learn more and donate." https://smarturl.it/HopeInTheHills

This Friday at 8pm EST/7pm CST Healing Appalachia will be sharing our set from the 2019 event. Tune in here on Facebook, my YouTube channel, or here 2nu.gs/TylerChilders on nugs.net.

Healing Appalachia works with HOPE in the Hills, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting the opioid crisis in the Appalachian region through direct funding and event-planning. Check out their website to learn more and donate.https://smarturl.it/HopeInTheHills

03/02/2021

If you want to help WV achieve more positive outcomes, one of these jobs might be right for you!
"The Hub is currently seeking applicants for three new career opportunities: Community Development Racial Equity Impact Fellow, Projects Specialist, and Research Analyst. If you're passionate about the growth of WV communities and want to make our state a better place to live for all West Virginians, click here to learn more and apply today. Or, share this opportunity with a friend who would be a great fit."

13/01/2021

Mountaineer Food Bank is close to being able to claim these matching funds. Help them reach the finish line if you can! No amount too small, and shares are appreciated.❤

On October 30, 2020, Mountaineer Food Bank partnered with The Antero Foundation to raise funds to feed West Virginia’s hungry. The foundation agreed to match up to $150,000 for a grand total of $300,000 (3,000,000 meals). As of today, we’ve raised almost $133,000, but we still need your help to raise the additional $17,000.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still in full force, West Virginians are relying on emergency food sources more than ever before. Every dollar helps Mountaineer Food Bank provide meals to those who need it most. Will you help us help them today?

Click here and donate now!
https://bit.ly/2TMPoHc

12/01/2021

Check out this great funding opportunity for Black artists/organizers across the south!

Are you an organizer in the South using art and activism against injustice? Apply for funding for your project through the We Shall Overcome Fund!

The fund awards grants of up to $2,000 to nurture grassroots efforts within Black communities to use art and activism against injustice, supporting organizing in the South at the nexus of culture and social change. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1.

"We Shall Overcome" served as the theme song of the Civil Rights Movement and is now a worldwide anthem for freedom and justice. Since 1966, Highlander Research and Education Center has administered the We Shall Overcome Fund, which is generated by royalties from the commercial use of the song "We Shall Overcome."

Because of the song's history and use in the primarily southern-based struggle against racism and injustice, Black communities must benefit from Fund-supported projects. Requests are accepted from Alabama, Arkansas, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/WSOC2021
For more information, visit: https://highlandercenter.org/programs/we-shall-overcome-fund/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=f4ff078b9b31c68e5720d3aae2498f7d0776d815-1579280901-0-AVvuLEjNL9nNYtQ2PPQCIW-dBV1AJaCT7FPRyj0kSNsynqn_2-kf4t-ve1LEGot5tOLcz6NQ7cp7s5FyvJUaORTr8R5KqJ7u2rDGklX76s-wmmOLt7Bevn_6Pu2UL2U4-JBt8Gcc_HfgGfmYIwqCHzzD4jrR463YofN5APo2oRxKLDChtHufJtMOWD1yeXkxQ9yj5MIrrLUr-o-MmW_ac01x56dNAuw_jZxZ8YYrDpcZ3BBPM3vMl4LA63_biWpisj0M6p3eD9D_8pXRNMuR3-Udp0MHX6i45amK-fQPR68o4HIJa3nscmk4SFzlcLm8bw&fbclid=IwAR0bwLAn1KQ93rx_mSaWnq1HIBTu8ThVaxZQqypQvlxC0SjlCa00SObDTCU

15/11/2020

Throughout Appalachia, there are many dangerous coal-waste embankments and underground pools of mine water. Just think if these sites were transformed into compost centers, processing waste into marketable, high-quality soil to be sold to the local community.

The West Run watershed of Monongalia County in West Virginia has multiple former coal sites that West Virginia University is using to create high-quality compost. Partners include Coalfield Development Corporation, WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, and WVU Sustainability.

This is just one of many projects envisioned by local leaders who have long sought federal investment to repurpose old coal sites into new projects. Now, with the Covid-economic crisis hitting already vulnerable Appalachian communities especially hard, the need for immediate investment is more urgent than ever.

Learn more: www.reclaimact.com

13/11/2020

"An economic stimulus package will pass. Climate change legislation will pass. And when that happens Appalachians need to be at the table. We need to be prepared with concrete policies and plans to bring needed resources into the region.

📢Contact your members of congress ! Demand they support the innovative platform presented by ReImagine Appalachia. Ask that they act today to help people in this critical moment by passing desperately needed legislation."
https://wvrivers.salsalabs.org/reimagineappalachia/index.html

It's Time to ReImagine Appalachia

03/11/2020

Did you know: The industrial sector uses a third of the energy in Appalachia. Our white paper, "Growing Clean and Efficient Manufacturing," details the priorities for investments in manufacturing that should be an essential part of an economic stimulus as well as reducing the region’s carbon emissions. The Ohio Valley region could become the hub of the next generation's products, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and alternatives to single-use plastic.

Check out our Clean and Efficient Manufacturing White Paper here: www.reimagineappalachia.org/resources/

03/11/2020

Our region. Our communities. Our mountains and waters and air. Our health. Our future. Our country. Vote.

Call or text 866-687-8683 with any questions about how to vote, including how to verify that your mailed ballot was accepted, or to report any issues at the polls. More resources at appvoices.org/vote-2020.

26/10/2020

We are so excited for our CCC Roundtable Featuring Senator Bob Casey this Friday at 9:30 a.m.!

Learn what "reviving the CCC" means, how many jobs can be created in Pennsylvania and Ohio based off the recent Political Economy Research Institute - PERI report, and how this federally funded program can help lift barriers to re-entry for the recently incarcerated.

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_znxsYBF3QzW0QH1sucUDBA

26/10/2020

if you or someone you knows like to bake or has some special recipes that they would like to see as a business this is a fantastic opportunity

20/10/2020

Angie Rosser of West Virginia Rivers Coalition says she is reimagining Appalachia for healthy rivers AND good jobs!

Share with us your rally signs and we'll share at our ReImagine Appalachia Digital Rally this Thursday at 6 p.m.!

Sign up here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlc-urrDMiGN3oBIgde_4xoYZh7_Nqb1g2?fbclid=IwAR2ujnSFcTzb598CO-F06k3WNdgm6YhmjhvuqGUaDjlownQL-dH3u2yMPyU

14/09/2020

From Appalachian Voices:
"The Black in Appalachia Podcast highlights how Black families have shaped and have been shaped by our region. Through historical and contemporary stories of people, places and experiences, hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis interrogate what it means to be Black in Appalachia. Check out the first few episodes!"

Sociologist Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin & Journalist, Angela Dennis, explore Black history, culture & experiences in and through modern Appalachia.

07/09/2020

From AppVoices:
"Pay attention in the woods this weekend — mushrooms abound in late summer. There are more than 2,000 known species in Southern Appalachia.

What mushrooms have you seen lately?"

The mushrooms of Appalachia offer diverse tastes and medicinal benefits for the wild forager. But be careful, since many edible mushrooms have poisonous look-alikes.Read more ›

01/09/2020

If you know that WV has more to offer than meets the eye, this may be a perfect job for you!
"📣 Come join our team! If you're ready to be a part of telling a new story about West Virginia - one that centers the people that are on the ground, working to make a difference in their communities today - then check this job opportunity out."

The team at the WV Community Development Hub is looking for a Communications Associate to advance our work in building a narrative about West Virginia that shows that change is possible and it is h…