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Appalachians Are Trapped in a Disastrous Cycle of Flooding and Rebuilding

Wired

Kentucky and Tennessee have flooded repeatedly in recent years, but with little ability to develop land on higher ground, many residents are forced to continue living in high-risk areas.

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NPR CEO Katherine Maher makes the case for why public radio is essential to American democracy

Fast Company Tech

Since then, the environment just got a whole lot more fraught. I think about my colleagues in Eastern Kentucky who have to put repeaters and hollers in order for Eastern Kentuckians to be able to hear those radio broadcasts. I think that the overall environment right now is that people really want to do the work.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

One great example of the intricate connections of habitats, wildlife, and people is our Cumberland Forest Project , located where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet in the Central Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. And through that work, we know that nature provides for us as much as it depends on us. © Travis Dove; July 2019.

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Why An All-in-One Giving Platform Is Key To Your Success

Bloomerang

Carmen Wampler-Collins, Pride Center Coordinator at the Lexington Kentucky Pride Center , underscores its impact: “This next generation of our nonprofit CRM is key to making us successful. This creates a collaborative environment where everyone’s working toward the same goals, maximizing the impact of your organization.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

For example, the University of Kentucky publishes this skills checklist with a list of basic computer skills you could adapt to your context. Maybe it imparts knowledge, but people can’t transfer that to a real-life environment. Match the learning environment as closely as possible to the environment where people must apply the skill.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

If your nonprofit serves other areas, check out the other funder lists I recently wrote, including ones on Education , Arts & Culture , and Environment & Conservation. They provide access and opportunities in education, housing, mentorship, health care, environment, and the arts. Areas served: Kentucky, southern Indiana.

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ILoveMountains.org Blogger's Challenge (You Can Help If You Aren't a Blogger Too!)

Have Fun - Do Good

Primarily, mountaintop removal is occurring in West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. The 4-minute video above is the story of Daymon Morgan who lives on one of America's Most Endangered Mountains, the Huckleberry Ridge in Kentucky. Here's how to join the iLoveMountains.org Blogger's Challenge : 1.

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