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Appalachian Imagination

Appalachian Imagination

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 This podcast is to give you a first hand look of Appalachia. You will hear stories through interviews, some self help episodes, history, and episodes on self reliance. If you find it in your heart to do so, give us a good 5 star rating, and be sure to tell all of your friends and neighbors! Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Stay humble, be kind, and Stay Awesome! Thank you for stopping by.Folks from Appalachia 旅行記・解説 社会科学
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  • Appalachian Funders Network

    Appalachian Funders Network
    2024/10/19

    Ryan Eller (Executive Director) and Jess Mullins Fullen (Programs & Learning Administrator) of AFN, join Jason on this episode to talk about Appalachian Funders Network. Throughout the conversation you will find all parties involved share a common love for Appalachia and its people.


    Appalachia Funders Network Launches the Appalachian Helene Response Fund to Support Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

    URL: https://bit.ly/appheleneresponsefund


    Appalachia, USA – In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene across Appalachia, the Appalachia Funders Network (AFN) is announcing the creation of the Appalachian Helene Response Fund. This pooled relief fund is designed to provide immediate and sustained support to communities across the six states hardest hit by the storm.

    The Appalachian Helene Response Fund will be a collaborative effort organized by AFN at the specific request of funders and organizations in the area, many of whom are still without power or reliable communication. Individuals may contribute to the fund immediately.

    "Even as recovery efforts begin, I am deeply aware that many of our own members, leaders, and community partners are among those most affected. In fact, I am personally awaiting news on the safety of family and friends, including several AFN leaders who live in the impacted areas. This storm has challenged us in ways we never anticipated, but it has also revealed the true solidarity of our community. We are uniting as a region to ensure that no one is left behind in this recovery process."

    The Appalachian Helene Response Fund will channel resources directly to the areas of greatest need, leveraging the reach and local knowledge of AFN’s 70+ member organizations across the region. These members, deeply rooted in their communities, will ensure that aid is distributed swiftly and equitably, prioritizing the hardest-hit areas.

    We urge media outlets and the public to share the fund’s URL widely: https://bit.ly/appheleneresponsefund. The reach of this fund is critical, and spreading the word will help maximize the impact of donations. AFN members on the ground are already mobilizing to address the most urgent needs, and the support garnered through this fund will be pivotal in the recovery efforts.

    "Our region is no stranger to the impacts of severe weather, and we have always shown what it means to come together as a community," Garrett Blaize, AFN Steering Committee Co-Chair and Executive Director of the Appalachian Community Fund added. "This fund is a testament to the unwavering grit, spirit of collaboration, and compassion that define Appalachia. Together, we will get through this."

    About the Appalachia Funders Network

    The Appalachia Funders Network (AFN) is a collaboration of more than 70 philanthropic organizations and partners working across six states in Central Appalachia. Our mission is to accelerate an equitable Appalachian transition by aligning resources and strategies for shared learning, investment, and advocacy. AFN members are committed to building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient region.

    For more information, or to make a donation to the Appalachian Helene Response Fund, please visit https://bit.ly/appheleneresponsefund.

    www.appalachiahelenefund.org


    Media Contact:

    Jess Mullins Fullen

    jfullen@appalachiafunders.org


    We Thank God for folks pulling together to help one another!

    We thank You for listening and your continuing support!

    We thank our wonderful sponsors- WWAG 107.9fm www.wagoncountry.com The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com our friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood and our friend and neighbor Devonna Hisel

    You can email us for any reason at appalachianimagination@gmail.com


    STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!!
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    49 分
  • FBLA = Future Business Leaders Of America

    FBLA = Future Business Leaders Of America
    2024/10/12

    This episode is conducted by Mrs. McQueen (Sarah) FBLA advisor at the Jackson County High School, along with the FBLA student officer team Kasey Bowman (Historian), Rylee Turner (Reporter), Kyla Bagwell (Parliamentarian), Isabella DeLeon (Vice President), Brista Estridge (President), and Laikyn Robinson (Secretary).

    They discuss how the team is using FBLA to gain hands on work experience to prepare them for the workplace, exciting upcoming events, opportunities for members to be involved and the value of community that comes with being in a club or organization. Tune in for insights, advice and a closer look at the leadership behind the FBLA chapter of Jackson County High School.

    The team owes much of its success to the former president, Jason Cornett. He is a role model, that inspires the current officer team to make the current officer team to make FBLA the inclusive club that it is. Mr. Cornett graduated last year and stays in touch with members and provides counsel and praise to the team.

    Being an officer for FBLA is a huge commitment. Officers stay after school and are constantly in communication with one another. The chapter has big plans for the year. Last year the officer team led the chapter to be Nationally recognized Silver chapter. This year the team has a goal to be recognized as a Gold Chapter and are already halfway there with necessary points.

    The upcoming event the club is most looking forward to is Boo On The Hill! There will be student volunteers from several JCHS clubs and organizations decorating their trunks and handing out candy. The event is free and open to the public. Community members are invited to bring their families to the Trunk or Treat event at JCHS on October 24th from 5-6:30pm. You're also encouraged to stop by the Jackson County Public Library in McKee for more Trunk Or Treat fun and the Adult Education center for hotdogs and other treats during this time.

    JCHS-FBLA is looking forward to opportunities to serve our community and equip students with the experience and knowledge they need to be successful in their careers in our community and beyond. If you're interested in collaborating with us on future projects we'd love to hear from you. You can contact Sarah McQueen at Sarah.mcqueen@jackson.kyschools.us (mailto:Sarah.mcqueen@jackson.kyschools.us) to begin planning future opportunities for collaboration.

    We thank God for young folks, who hold a vision for the future!

    We thank You for listening and continued support!

    We thank our great sponsors- The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com WWAG 107.9fm www.wagoncountry.com Our friend and neighbor Devonna Hisel and our friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood.

    You can email us for any reason at appalachianimagination@gmail.com

    STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!
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    34 分
  • Floods

    Floods
    2024/10/05

    Jason talks about the Eastern Kentucky flood that took place on July 4-5, 1939, the flood of 1957 in the Big Sandy region, the flood of 2022, that wrecked Eastern Kentucky, and also speaks of the recent floods that have devastated western Tennessee and North Carolina.

    We ask that if you are able to do so, please send donations in anyway possible to help our friends and neighbors who are suffering as a result of Hurricane Helene. If you are unable to help, please remember them all in your thoughts and prayers.


    We thank God for folks looking out for one another!!

    We thank You for listening and your on going support!

    We thank our sponsors WWAG 107.9fm www.wagoncountry.com The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com our good friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood and good friend Devonna Hisel


    You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com


    STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!
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    10 分
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