The Appalachia CARES program is a statewide AmeriCorps program of the Clinch-Powell Resources Conservation and Development Council. Appalachia CARES members are placed in direct service positions with partner organizations. These positions are designed to expand the capacity of organizations by supporting the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of program outreach through project and education-based programming. Primary services and initiatives include, but are not limited to: housing resource support & education, home repairs, energy efficient & environmentally-conscious practices, sustainable agriculture & use of natural resources, and environmental stewardship.
The Appalachia CARES program is a grant funded AmeriCorps program. The grant is awarded by Volunteer Tennessee located in Nashville, TN. AmeriCorps enrolls more than 250,000 individuals in intensive service each year to serve organizations making a difference in 40,000 communities across the country. To learn more, visit the AmeriCorps and Volunteer TN websites.