Calhoun RISE (Recovery, Integration, and Sustainable Employment) is part of a nearly $11 million award package and will strengthen Calhoun County’s recovery-to-work ecosystem.
The EdVenture Group has been awarded $469,893 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to implement Calhoun RISE (Recovery, Integration, and Sustainable Employment). Calhoun RISE is a partnership between EdVenture, the Calhoun Family Resource Network (FRN), and other community organizations.
The program is designed to strengthen Calhoun County’s recovery-to-work ecosystem through a comprehensive, community-centered approach, expanding recovery pathways, and creating sustainable employment for individuals at all stages of the recovery journey. The award is part of a recently announced nearly $11 million package through ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which addresses the region’s substance use disorder crisis with investments that strengthen services in the recovery ecosystem and helps facilitate workforce entry and re-entry.
“I’m looking forward to seeing how this project creates positive change in our community. My hope is that it not only provides immediate support but also leaves a lasting impact by empowering individuals and strengthening connections. I believe the work we’re doing will touch lives in meaningful ways and help build a stronger foundation for the future.”
The proposed project, Calhoun RISE will strengthen Calhoun County’s recovery to work ecosystem through 5 strategic components implemented over three years to address the county’s barriers to employment. See graphic below:
"The EdVenture Group is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Calhoun FRN and the many organizations committed to this work. Calhoun RISE was built with the community at the center: expanding recovery supports, strengthening employment pathways, and creating connections that help individuals move forward with confidence. As an education organization, we know strong families and a strong workforce benefit students, and our team is ready to listen, collaborate, and help strengthen the incredible work already happening in Calhoun County."
Since INSPIRE was established in April 2021, ARC has invested nearly $42 million in 200 projects across 380 Appalachian counties. The nearly $11 million package for Fiscal Year 2025 is projected to improve 2,178 businesses and prepare 9,772 individuals for new opportunities in the workforce. ARC is expecting to issue a request for proposals for the next round of INSPIRE grant opportunities in early 2024. Additional information and resources are available at www.arc.gov/SUD.
Since April 2021, ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative has invested $65.7 million in 200 projects that have impacted 380 counties across all 13 Appalachian states. These investments have secured an additional $48.1 million in matching project funds and are projected to improve nearly 4,000 businesses and help prepare over 18,100 individuals for new job opportunities. Additional information and resources are available at www.arc.gov/SUD.
About the Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.
About EdVenture
The EdVenture Group is a national non-profit organization committed to creating customized solutions to educational challenges. Founded in 2001 by classroom teacher Dr. Lydotta Taylor, EdV is a nonprofit organization inspiring lifelong learning at all levels by developing and delivering innovative solutions to obstacles in K-12 education. The organization has managed over $25 million in federal, state, local, and private funding to provide proven processes, programs, and expertise to students, educators, and communities in Appalachia and across the nation. For more information, visit www.theedventuregroup.org or contact Kayla Benson, Director of Impact, at kbenson@edvgroup.org.
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