Episode 7: Appalachian Sustainable Development, Guest-Kathlyn Terry-Baker
How has Covid-19 impacted farmers and rural economic development in central Appalachia? Kathlyn Terry-Baker, Executive Director of Appalachian Sustainable Development, shares about the work of the southwest Virginia based non-profit and the perspectives of the growers and partners they work with. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, […]
Episode 6: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Guest-Rhonda Chafin
One of the biggest challenges facing marginalized people due to the Covid-19 pandemic is food insecurity due to loss of employment and increased social isolation. Longtime Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Rhonda Chafin, shared how her organization operates and is responding to the spike in requests for assistance. Subscribe to […]
Episode 3: United Way of Washington County, Guest-Leslie Salling
Episode 3 features Leslie Salling, the Director of Resource Development for the United Way of Washington County, TN. We discuss systemic poverty through the lens of the ALICE report that shows how many residents are at risk of falling into poverty as well as other challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to the podcast […]
Episode 1: Region AHEAD, Guest-Andy Dietrich
Episode 1 includes an introduction to the podcast and an interview with local community leader and businessman Andy Dietrich. Andy helped launch the Region AHEAD COVID-19 emergency response fund to support small businesses across the Appalachian Highlands region of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. To learn more visit www.regionahead.com. To subscribe to the podcast and […]