Griffith Announces $100,000 ARC Grant to Appalachian Center for Hope

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Appalachian Center for Hope, based in Marion, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. The funding supports development of a planning project and report. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Marion’s Appalachian Center for Hope was created to serve those recovering from substance use disorder. “This ARC grant for $100,000 helps Appalachian Center for Hope produce a report on how the non-profit can sustain operations to equip people with substance use disorder recovery services.” BACKGROUND The Appalachian Center for Hope will engage its Board and Working Group as part of a 12-month intensive planning process. The Center is managed by the Virginia Rural Health Association. Funding for this project is provided through ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. ###