Working for a more just and sustainable Appalachia.
The Central Appalachian Network (CAN)’s mission is to develop and deploy economic strategies that build wealth in local communities, conserve natural and cultural resources, and empower marginalized communities. We work in collaboration across sectors, partnering with other non-profits, community groups, funders, educational institutions, local government, and private business. CAN actively pursues economic transition in Central Appalachian communities through a variety of economic sectors and market-based strategies, and currently focuses on:
How We Work
CAN is a network of networks, anchored by a Steering Committee of 7 non-profit organizations. CAN’s sector-focused networks coordinate regional analysis and strategies in areas like Food & Ag, Clean Energy, and Creative Placemaking. Our network of practitioner partners includes over 50 different organizations working on community economic development, including non-profits, local government agencies, lenders, community groups, social enterprises, and academic institutions. CAN’s roles include supporting peer-to-peer learning, collaborative strategies, organizational capacity-building, cross-sector partnership, demonstration projects, in-person convening, and field-building research & publications.
Events & Happenings
There is a lot happening across our region every day! To help share, promote, and keep track of all the activities CAN partners are involved in, use this shared calendar to share information about your upcoming events and learn about other happenings.
Stories & Resources
Help Wanted: Finance Director at Rural Action
Rural Action is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Director. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the […]
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Rural Action, Coalfield Development Corporation, and other partners are turning waste into wealth through an Appalachian ReUse corridor, which is featured in this article from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
How The ReUse Corridor is Creating Wealth From Waste in Appalachia
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The role of the ReUse Corridor has been to reverse the traditional linear investment in solid waste management that drains the potential resources of the Appalachian Region. Centered on the eight counties surrounding Athens (Hopkins County) in southern Ohio, including …
Exciting news for WV!
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New River Gorge in W.Va. to be designated national park - West Virginia Explorer
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The New River Gorge National River in southern West Virginia is set to become a national park, accordng to Congress members Moore, Manchin, and Capito.
Is irrigation something a farmer HAS to do? In short, no. But there are a lot of positives with irrigation. In this video we will review the positive ways to irrigate as well as some not so positive routes.
Anyone who watches at least 5 videos and takes the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a door prize! forms.gle/vgEYSViC9U5vwJwu9
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Penn State Extension is offering a FREE, 4-part webinar series focusing on racism within our USA's food & ag systems! Register today: extension.psu.edu/exploring-racial-equity-and-access-in-our-food-system-history-land-access-and-race
Exploring Racial Equity and Access in Our Food System: History, Land Access, and Race
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Learn about the impact of racism within the food and agricultural systems during this webinar.