Join a STAY Committee in 2017!

Dear STAY Family,


Already in 2017, we see young folks across Appalachia putting in some serious work to prepare our communities for what's ahead. We also know that so often, young folks feel disempowered to engage in their communities, or don't know how to plug in. You might have noticed STAY's work growing and expanding over the past few years, and we are really proud of what we've been able to accomplish together so far-- we need you to stand with us!


One major goal STAY's leadership has had for a long time is to create more avenues for STAY members to engage in the day to day work we're moving throughout the year. If you've got some skills you're wanting to build on, some skills you're wanting to share, have an issue you want to work on in your community, or just wanna get connected to more young people in the region,     join a STAY committee today!

Areas of Work That Need Your Help!

Racial Justice Committee

• Movement 4 Black Lives Policy Platform
• Youth of Color Gathering
• Racial Justice workshops & political education
• Liberation tours

Membership Committee

• Expanding our membership database
• Designing a STAY membership card
• Designing STAY swag!

Events/Conference Participation

• Regional Gatherings
• Southern Movement Assembly
• Assisting in planning for regional events with partners
• Appalachian Studies Association Conferences

STAY Summer Institute

• July 6th-9th, 2017 at the Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV
  • We need your help planning and facilitating and leading workshops!
    
    

LGBTQIA work

• Out in the South Project in collaboration with Appalachian Community Fund
• Drag Bingo for a Cause Fundraiser
• Fabulachian Gathering

Economic Justice & Just Transition Work

• Youth Assemblies for Just Transition (February 19th, 2017 in Pikeville) with the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition
• Highlander's Economics and Governance Curriculum

I know, you're thinking—WOW! So many cool opportunities! Where do I sign up?

Send an e-mail to stayproject@gmail.com with your interest areas, and we'll connect you to everything you need to know!

If you're not sure about your availability or what the commitment looks like, our Coordinator Kendall or some other STAY members who are available would love to sit down and talk with you about it (in-person or virtually).

We can't wait to have you join the work! Thanks for all you're doing!

Love,
The STAY Project Staff & Steering Committee