The Center for Appalachian Philanthropy

Media Releases

January 25, 2012
January 23, 2012
- MiAppa Artisan, Jerry Johnson, hosts a meet and greet with special guest America's Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. at the MiAppa Artisan Place at Huntington Downtown Gallery, 926 Fourth Ave, Huntington, WV.
- Click Here to view an image gallery of the event from the Herald-Dispatch.
- Click Here to a preview article from HuntingtonNews.net.
July 7, 2011
- Lewis County coalition receives grant to aid in addiction recovery efforts
June 27, 2011
- Heritage Station hosts AppaKids
June 22, 2011
- MiAppa Artists Conduct Free Art Classes for Children at Heritage Arts Station
  Children will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with real artists on Saturday, June 25 from 10 am to 2 pm on the patio at Heritage Station in Huntington, WV. AppaKids activities are hosted by The Center for Appalachian Philanthropy (AppaPhil) and its MiAppa (Made in Appalachia) artisan membership and support program.
- Click Here to download the media release with more information.
April 29, 2011
- New gallery promotes arts and crafts made here in Appalachia
  Online article from The Herald-Dispatch
April 29, 2011
- Click the Play button above to listen to AppaPhil Marketing Director Tammi Holbrook's interview with Tom Roten in the Morning on 800 WVHU.
April 29, 2011
- Click the Play button above to listen to AppaPhil Marketing Director Tammi Holbrook's interview with WTCR with Clint and Judy.
April 29, 2011
- Click the Play button above to listen to AppaPhil Marketing Director Tammi Holbrook's interview with Dave & Tia in the Morning on WKEE 100.5 FM.
April 17, 2011
- MiAppa Gallery & Artisan Resource Center Opening in Huntington’s Heritage Station
  The Center for Appalachian Philanthropy (AppaPhil) recently announced that the nonprofit organization will open a resource center for Appalachian artisans at Heritage Station in Huntington, West Virginia on Friday, April 29.
- Click Here to download the media release with more information.
April 17, 2011
- Boneyfiddle Easter Egg Scramble to Take Place In Historic Downtown Portsmouth, OH
  Merchants in the historic Boneyfiddle district in downtown Portsmouth have joined together to host the Boneyfiddle Easter Egg Scramble with myriad events scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 23 beginning at 11 a.m. to 2p.m.
- Click Here to download the media release with more information.
February 16, 2011
- Shasteen wins Appakids Card Contest
February 14, 2011
- On Saturday, February 19th, children of all ages will have hands-on learning opportunities with regional artists during the AppaKids “Exploring Appalachian Heritage Through the Arts” event scheduled to take place in downtown Portsmouth and the Boneyfiddle Historic District.
  Click Here for more information.
December 27, 2010
- New CARES chapter in Lewis County
  AppaCARES will focus on access to resources, support and education. In early 2011, an AppaCARES chapter will launch in Lewis County...read more.
December 14, 2010
- Carter House to have new owner
  Vanceburg City Council last week approved giving the Carter House building to a non-profit group based in Portsmouth, Ohio...read more.
December 7, 2010
- Carter House to Become Appalachian Community Center
  The donation of the Carter House Hotel to the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy was approved by Vanceburg City Council members Monday night...read more.
November 17, 2010
- MiAppa (Made in Appalachia) Pulls Into Heritage Station
October 10, 2010
- CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) announces: The National Program to Eliminate Diabetes Related Disparities in Vulnerable Populations
August 24, 2010
- Council hears AppaPhil philosophy
  Vanceburg City Council met in special session last week and heard details of some of the plans for Lewis County by The Center of Appalachian Philanthropy....read more.