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Believing in a brighter future

McDowell County is an American story that deserves a new chapter. Read about this historic partnership's work and show your support for McDowell children and the greater community.
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Addressing the housing shortage

Renaissance Village, our housing project, is a direct response to the housing crisis in McDowell County.
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Reconnecting McDowell

Watch the video on the comprehensive, long-term effort to make educational improvement in McDowell County, West Virginia the route to a brighter economic future.
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Working to overcome challenges

McDowell County is ranked as the 6th poorest county in the nation. Read about Reconnecting McDowell partners' work to improve educational opportunities and utilize wraparound services to achieve a brighter future.

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Read the latest edition of our Reconnecting McDowell newsletter, a regular update for the McDowell community, partners and those interested in staying informed on what is happening.

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USDA Awards $250,000 To Reconnecting McDowell

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Reconnecting McDowell a $250,000 capacity-building grant to support the Go Growcery Project. The project will develop a mobile farmers market that will visit 10 to 15 communities, two senior centersm and all 10 McDowell County schools. Read more in the USDA announcement.

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Renaissance Village project is near completion

Construction on Renaissance Village, new teacher housing in Welch, began in Spring 2019. This housing initiative will provide two floors of apartments along with two floors of commercial space. The apartments are completed and are now move-in ready. We believe this project will spur and facilitate economic growth in the community. Read more.