Partnership for a Strong Rural Economy is working to develop a community vision for a resilient economy in Person County
Upcoming opportunities to join the conversation!
Join us at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Person County Senior Center to brainstorm a community vision for the future of Person County. Come enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors while we discuss how to build a local economy that works for Person County residents and uplifts community strengths. We’ll explore how we can build an economy that cultivates what we love about our community, while increasing resilience for present and future challenges. Food and drinks will be provided. All are welcome, so bring a friend! Register at bit.ly/listening-session-form.
Who we are:
Partnership for a Strong Rural Economy, is a group of community members and non-profit organizations, including Appalachian Voices, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League and Down Home. The group came together when a local resident, Michael Savino, spoke at the public hearing for the Moriah Energy Center public hearing in December 2023, calling for a different vision for local economic development. Michael identified the need for local residents to develop their own plan for community-serving economic development that uplifts community strengths without jeopardizing health, safety, or the rural character of the area. The group aims to bring community members together to develop a shared vision for an economy that serves the community.
Appalachian Voices: Appalachian Voices brings people together to protect the land, air and water while empowering communities to develop economic solutions that foster long-term resilience.
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League: The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League is a regional, community-based, non-profit environmental organization. Working in rural and disadvantaged areas, our staff and volunteers put into practice the ideals of love of community and love of neighbor.
Down Home :Down Home builds power with poor, working-class, multi-racial people in North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities. In addition to electoral work Down Home base builds year round in 9 counties including Person County.
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