Empowering Eastern Kentuckians age 50 and over with Digital Skills
No one should be left behind in the digital age, especially not our older adults who have so much to give, share, and lead. That’s why we’re launching our Digital…
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SOAR Awarded Pallottine Foundation Grant to Provide Wraparound Services for Eastern Kentucky Runway Participants
Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) is honored to be among the 164 nonprofit organizations awarded funding through the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington’s 2025 Healthy Communities Initiative. This grant supports a…
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SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded more than $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) as part of its inaugural Recompete Pilot Program, a…
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Unlocking New Opportunities for Eastern Kentucky: The Launch of Our Foundational Guide to Energy Opportunities
At Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), we are committed to creating a brighter future for Eastern Kentucky. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest resource: the Foundational…
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SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced it will award approximately $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to connect eastern Kentucky residents to resources and training…
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SOAR Receives $500,000 From Truist Foundation to Prove the Viability of High-Skilled Remote Work in Rural America
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In an exciting development for Eastern Kentucky and its neighbors, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) has received a significant $500,000 grant from Truist Foundation. This partnership is set to…
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