Everyone has had the experience – driving by something that looks interesting and wondering, “What is that”? Usually you just keep going but once in a while the place looks so inviting that you think, “I’m going to stop”! Such is how HEAD Corporation was introduced to the Berea Urban Farm. Berea Urban Farm is a program of Sustainable Berea, Inc., a non-profit established in 2006. Founded by Dr. Richard Olson, a professor at Berea
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Since its founding in 1974, HEAD Corporation has recognized that little gets done without strong partnerships. It is with this in mind that HEAD created the Federal of Appalachian Housing Enterprises and Appalachian Community Credit Union. HEAD also realized that to accomplish its mission of bringing economic opportunity and spiritual growth to residents of Central Appalachia, it need to engage partners with like-minded goals. We have been fortunate to establish long-term relationships with numerous individuals,
Read moreOver the past several years, business for Phillips Diversified Manufacturing has been growing based on the company’s ability to deliver quality products on time and provide service to the customer. For the current fiscal year, Lexmark awarded PDM a new $3.2 million contract for products that are being brought back from China and is asking PDM to quote on even more service products weekly. In addition, PDM feels that it will add ABC Automotive Systems in London as a customer during 2015 based on negotiations under way. PDM estimates that sales will grow from $17.8 million in fiscal year 2014 to $22.1 million over the next two years.
Read moreProvide the Laurel County African American Heritage Center, Inc. (LCAAHC) a loan in the amount of $40,000 to be used to purchase and improve a lot in London to locate a 1,080 s.f. house being donated by the city of London. The house will be used as a community kitchen for the Grow Appalachia program for which the LCAAHC is the local partner. The kitchen will be made available to the 48 families of the local Grow Appalachia program to prepare their goods for sale.
Read moreHorizon Adult Health Care’s goal is to enhance our clients’ emotional, mental, and physical well being by providing daily health care for adults in a home-like setting. Our services and programs are designed to maximize the client’s functional levels. We focus on creating an environment that improves our client’s way of life through support, involvement, and validation of the client.
Read moreSenture is a trusted provider of multi-channel contact center and data management operations for agencies across the U.S. Federal government and for commercial organizations. We combine industry best practices, the right technologies, a high-quality workforce, and proven transition and training approaches to improve customer satisfaction while reducing costs.
Read moreMountain Comprehensive Health Corporation is a non-profit corporation, had its humble beginning in 1971 located in a trailer in rural Leslie County, Kentucky. In the 40 years since, MCHC has grown into one of the largest rural health centers not only in the state of Kentucky, but also in the United States.
Read moreOur mission provides Appalachian families the opportunity for a better life through affordable housing, job creation, and the establishment of healthier communities. Our network of 50+ members serves 6 states in the Appalachian region, and has served over 200,000 families in our 35 year history.
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