Three counties receive $30K for community connectivity

Three counties receive $30K for community connectivity

 $30,000 has been awarded to Bradley County, Tennessee, as well as Walker and Whitfield counties in Georgia from Connect Humanity, a nonprofit impact fund, to participate in the Appalachian Digital Accelerator, an initiative that supports communities as they create custom connectivity plan.

$20K awarded for Emma Wheeler Homes Resilience Project

$20K awarded for Emma Wheeler Homes Resilience Project

The funding is a direct outcome of Emma Wheelers Homes’s participation in the Resilient Communities pilot program, designed by Thrive Regional Partnership and Open Space Institute to engage residents in building nature-based solutions that address environmental challenges and enhance quality of life, especially in underserved areas.