Our Blog is a reflection of the endeavors of Coalfield Development, its social enterprises and the passion of our people through courage, creativity and community to rebuild the Appalachian economy from the ground up.
Visitors this week to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will see a renovated gift shop with new handmade furniture that’s been created by former coal miners and industrial workers…
In a Freethink original video presented by Stand Together, our very own Brandon Dennison, CEO of Coalfield Development, discusses job creation efforts to reinvigorate the Appalachian economy…
I’ve thought a lot about what to say today because I’m honored to be here, and because I know how important your next four years will be…
My name is Jared Blalock. I am a former coalminer now working with Coalfield Development to rebuild my community from the ground up.
We asked Executive Director Brandon Dennison to tell us more about how his organization is using creative…
Community development in central Appalachia can sometimes feel like spinning wheels in mud. The harder you try, the worse the problem gets…
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