On Monday, folks from 24 grassroots organizations in Appalachia, including KFTC, met in Prestonsburg to provide some guidance to the Alliance for Appalachia on ways to advance a just and sustainable economic transition in Appalachia.

The goals of this Economic Summit were:
•    to learn about each other’s work and share strategies
•    to explore what is needed in the region to advance transition
•    to explore what role the Alliance for Appalachia could play in supporting economic transition work

After a day-long discussion, the group came up with recommendations related to continued research, raising grassroots funds, messaging and organizing.

The Alliance steering committee is considering the suggestions as it meets for its quarterly meeting, Tuesday through Thursday of this week. In the coming year, the Alliance plans advance its work promoting a transition to a just and sustainable economy for Appalachia, including looking for opportunities for collaboration with grassroots organizations throughout the region.

Report by Mary Love