Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

March 7, 2023

JTF provides matching funds and technical assistance for SOAR’s application for broadband funding

To help close the digital divide in Eastern Kentucky, SOAR has been chosen to be one of eight projects supported by the Just Transition Fund (JTF). The Just Transition Fund…

March 3, 2023

Keeping this Weekly Roundup Short & Sweet

Due to our SOAR team’s busy week in San Antonio, TX attending the Digital Inclusion Conference, this week’s Weekly Roundup will be short and sweet. Let’s look at what Appalachia…

March 1, 2023

SOAR Hosting its second-ever Appalachian Nursing Academy!

The demand for nurses continues to be a serious problem in our nation’s healthcare system and most especially for the rural areas of Eastern Kentucky. However, according to the Bureau…

February 24, 2023

The month of February is almost at an end!

It’s the last Friday of February and it’s been a busy time for Appalachia, but that does not mean it needs to end there. Here are a few more things…

February 20, 2023

Better Internet: A FREE Webinar for Appalachian Communities

Better internet and connectivity are in the works for rural Appalachia communities through the Appalachia Digital Equity Accelerator program. The Accelerator was created through a $6.3 million Appalachian Regional Commission…

February 16, 2023

Love is in the Air in Appalachia

We are now past Valentine’s Day but there is still so much love in Appalachia. We hope you have enjoyed reading about our Small Businesses are the Heart ♥️ of…

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