Reflecting on 2024: Building Power Across Appalachia and Beyond In 2024, the Alliance for Appalachia significantly expanded its reach and impact across the region. We welcomed four dynamic new members, including our first Indigenous organization, strengthening our collective voice and […]
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🤝 Why Your Donation Matters 🌱 Your support gives life to the fight for environmental justice in Appalachia. By donating to the Alliance for Appalachia, you’re not just giving money – you’re investing in the health and future of mountain […]
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You’ve seen the news. Yes, it’s as bad as it looks, and worse! Climate disasters are becoming more frequent and more devastating, thanks to fossil fuel companies’ power and greed. We’ll dig into this more in upcoming posts but for […]
🤝 Why Your Donation Matters 🌱 Your support gives life to the fight for environmental justice in Appalachia. By donating to the Alliance for Appalachia, you’re not just giving money – you’re investing in the health and future of mountain […]
Faces of Appalachia Mission Statement Our mission is to amplify the voices of Appalachian communities fighting for environmental justice, showcasing their resilience, wisdom, and innovative solutions. Through powerful storytelling and community engagement, we seek to raise awareness about environmental challenges […]
Dear Alliance for Appalachia supporters, As 2023 draws to a close, we at The Alliance for Appalachia look back at all we’ve accomplished this past year thanks to our supporters. From hosting multiple trainings around grassroots enforcement tactics to creating […]
Thanks to Appalachian Voices for this original post and graphic. Curious about the efforts to potentially site small modular nuclear reactors in Southwest Virginia? Join us next week at an open forum that will provide information and allow residents to […]
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September 19, 2023 Contact: Emily Posner, General Counsel, Voice of the Experienced emily@voiceoftheexperienced.org, (225) 746-8820 Both the Trump and Biden Administrations sought to defund the construction of FCI Letcher. Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 185 organizations delivered a letter to Congress urging […]
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The Alliance for Appalachia stands in deep solidarity with the Waymakers Collective, a radical grant-making group in Appalachia that empowers artists overlooked by traditional philanthropy. They’ve allocated over $1 million to uplift marginalized communities, with a focus on Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ, […]