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Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference highlights challenges
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference convened Thursday and Friday in Inez, highlighting recent efforts to combat poverty and improve living conditions in the region. Organized by Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), Thrive Community Coalition, Appalachia Reach Out (ARO), and Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the event attracted community leaders,
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Appalachia Reach Out announces summer vacation bible school
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Appalachia Reach Out has announced its Summer 2023 Vacation Bible School schedule, promising an enriching and fun-filled experience for children in grades 5-6. The VBS sessions will take place over three weeks at Warfield Park, providing an ideal setting for spiritual growth and engaging activities. Participants can immerse themselves in
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ARO and volunteers repair trails
Saturday is Heritage Day BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The God’s Promise and Kingfisher trails have been repaired and improved by volunteer efforts from community members and Appalachia Reach Out. The main improvements to the trails are landscaping near the one-room Trace Fork schoolhouse that sits at the intersection of the two trails and
