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Two students at Georgia's Towns County Middle School use laptop compters provided through an ARC-supported education project. Photo by Ann Hawthorne.

Homegrown businesses play an important role in creating self-sustaining local economies in Appalachia. Photo by Ann Hawthorne.

Participants in North Carolina's New Century Scholars Program, which challenges youths to stay in school and offers college assistance for graduates. Photo by Lloyd Wolf.

The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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ARC reauthorization info.

Report: An Analysis of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disparities and Access to Treatment Services in the Appalachian Region

Visit Appalachia Web site

Scenic: Powell Valley in Wise County, Virginia.

Job Opportunities

Х ARC Members, Partners, and Staff
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ARC's Online Resource Center has information and technical assistance to help you plan and develop programs for your community.

Ideas on strategic planning and examples of best practices.

Sources of funding for community projects and help preparing grant proposals.

Regional data, research reports, and maps.

Quick access to information on
Х Business Development
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Х Education
Х Energy
Х Health
Х Leadership Development
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