TFH Appalachia Annual Meeting
Together for Hope Appalachia
First Annual Meeting
Beginning a Conversation about our Place in Appalachia
September 20-21, 2019
First Baptist Church of Middlesboro, KY
2300 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965
Questions? Contact Keith Stillwell.
Schedule
Friday, September 20
6:00-7:00 Supper
7:00-7:45 Introduction to Together for Hope
7:45-8:45 Networking: Sharing about the Work from our Friends in Appalachia
8:45 Dismiss (for those not participating in Vesper Service)
8:45-9:00 Vesper Service (optional)
Saturday, September 21
7:00-7:30 Morning Prayers (optional)
7:30-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-8:45 Presentation: Asset Based Community Development
8:15-8:45 Introduction to Together for Hope (for any not able to attend the Friday night session)
8:45-11:00 Beginning a Conversation: What is Together for Hope’s Place in Appalachia? (Dreaming, Planning, Collaborating)
11:00-12:00 The Appalachian Immersion Experience: An Introduction
12:00-12:45 Lunch
1:00 Dismiss or Site Visits and Tourism
Housing
A variety of housing options are available including some very affordable ones. For more information email: appalachianimmersion@gmail.com. A list of recommended hotel options will be listed soon.
Things To Do In or Near Middlesboro
BEREA COLLEGE BRUSHY FORK ANNUAL INSTITUTE
TFH Appalachia Participants are also encouraged to attend the Annual Brushy Fork Institute Leadership Summit at Berea College, Kentucky, September 18-20 where TFH Appalachia will be exhibiting.
For more information click here.
The Brushy Fork Annual Institute serves to build the capacity of community-based leaders and organizations in Central Appalachia. It provides the training, resources, and networking tools Appalachian leaders need to work collaboratively and address the most pressing issues facing our region.