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Your support keeps us running. Our work depends on the generous donations we receive from community members, partners, and sponsors. Make a tax-deductible contribution to the Appalachian RC&D Council today, and you will be an integral part of our drive to support local agriculture, ensure access to nutritious food for all our local communities, and protect the natural beauty of Appalachia. You may choose to have your contribution applied to a specific program, or to wherever our greatest need is currently. Thank you for your support!
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AppalCorps Service Member Opening: Bucky’s Food Pantry
Bucky's Food Pantry CoordinatorPOSITION FILLED AmeriCorps Service Member Position BACKGROUND East Tennessee State University (ETSU), located in Johnson City, TN provides a student-centered community of learning, reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of...
Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grants
Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grants are provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry to communities, groups, and organizations to make their homes safer from wildlife. Examples of program recipients are cities, towns, and communities with a risk or potential for loss from wildland fires.
AppalCorps, In Their Own Words: Jessie of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Jessie Rogers Big Brothers Big Sisters Kingsport, Tennessee After college, I started realizing that I had a passion for serving others. I wanted to step into the social work field, but really had no idea how to approach such a thing, especially with a background in...
AppalCorps, In Their Own Words: Katie of Mooresburg Community Association
Katie Ritchie Mooresburg Community Association Mooresburg, Tennessee My name is Katie Ritchie, and I am a service member representing the Mooresburg Community Association. I chose to be an AmeriCorps member because of my own love of and desire to serve my community....
AppalCorps, In Their Own Words: Rosie of ARCD
Rosie McVeigh Appalachian RC&D Johnson City, Tennessee In January 2021 I entered my second year as an AmeriCorps and am enjoying it thoroughly. I started with ARCD in January 2020 and decided to continue because I genuinely love the service I am doing and the new...