Society and Culture Appalachia Regions United States
Society and Culture Appalachia Regions United States
Websites about the society and culture of the Appalachian mountains region, including sociology, religion, history and genealogy, social services, politics, and related resources and institutions that serve the people of the region.
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Housing Problems in Central Appalachia - Profiles the housing situation in the Appalachian counties and cities of Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee and Virginia, and the challenges that must be faced in improving housing in this impoverished region.
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Hillbilly Highway: Appalachia and America - Syllabus and readings for University of North Carolina seminar on the history, politics, and culture of the Appalachian region.
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Central Appalachian Network - Multi-state network working to build a healthy regional economy in Central Appalachia. Promotes economic justice through ecologically sustainable rural development strategies, local self-reliance and innovative community building.
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Appalachian Women's Alliance - Working to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, and interconnections among women and girls in the region. Information about workshops, journal, special events, and other efforts.
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Western Carolina University - Mountain Heritage Center - Online exhibits, educational programs, and publications on the natural and cultural heritage of the Southern Appalachian region.
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HeartFelt Angels - Provides knitted, crocheted, sewn, and quilted baby items to hospitals in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. Includes patterns and a discussion group.
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Hillbilly Savants - Weblog focuses on Appalachia's past, with links to newspapers, media outlets, and other resources in the region.
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Appalachia's War - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette series on changes in the region 35 years after President Johnson launched the War on Poverty.
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The Mountain Laurel - An online journey into the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains, featuring stories and photos of the people and cultural heritage of the region along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Appalachia Service Project - A Christian home repair/home building ministry through which volunteers and staff repair and build homes for low-income families in rural Central Appalachia. Program information, volunteer opportunities, background on regional issues, and essays.
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Appalachian Community Fund - Provides funding for social change to community and grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia, including West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. Information about programs, issues, and the grant process.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Area - Non-profit agency that serves at-risk youth from single parent homes in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, and pairs them up with an adult volunteer for the purpose of friendship and guidance.
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