July 2, 2026  A strong workforce depends on access to opportunity. For individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, that access can be especially difficult to secure. Using $500,000 in ARC INSPIRE funds, Kentucky River Community Care’s Bridges to Work project helped to close gaps between recovery and long-term employment through coordinated workforce and support…

In 2024, ARC awarded $10M in POWER funds to healthcare workforce development projects in coal-impacted communities across the Appalachian Region.

September 13, 2024 When it comes to addressing substance use disorder (SUD) and helping Appalachians recover, removing employment barriers is a crucial key to success. That’s why Kentucky River District Health Department is using ARC support to expand a proven recovery-to-work program and create…

July 9, 2024 Accelerator participants gather in Washington, D.C., in late 2023. July 9, 2024 – Improving access to high-speed internet is vital for strengthening Appalachia’s economy. Fast, reliable broadband supports quality health care, education, tourism, business growth and so much more. Although Appalachians’ broadband access…

March 31, 2023 Building Appalachia’s infrastructure has been an ARC investment priority for over 60 years, especially the development and maintenance of basic infrastructure systems for water, sewer, energy and stormwater.   The City of Pikeville,…

September 1, 2022 In 1980, Fahe was founded to provide access to workforce training and financial resources for locally rooted nonprofit organizations. Its founding members quickly learned they could “go further together,” and has since grown into a strong network of 50+ nonprofits…