People in Appalachia have been struggling for years - but this non-profit sees an opportunity to invest in the community. Coalfield is creating new businesses and training workers with the skills they need to succeed and thrive. They’ve helped start six new businesses and trained hundreds of displaced workers to start new careers and while helping diversify the region’s economy away from coal.

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