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Appalachian Learning Initiative
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The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, like “apply”) is a Morgantown, WV-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that conducts research on, reports data about, and advocates for issues impacting adults living in the Appalachian Region.

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Our organization focuses on helping adults living the #Appalachia find educational resources in the region to improve adult literacy and numeracy, and give advocates and residents tools and data for each Appalachian state.

www.appli.org

Every employee is 100% volunteer, and no salaries are paid.
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The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) is a West Virginia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on adult literacy, adult numeracy, health literacy, and access to public services.
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July 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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NOW is the time to contact your #Representatives in #Congress.

Check out our #AdvocacyToolkit to find them and reach out today:

cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy
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The image is an illustration featuring five silhouetted figures raising their hands against a backdrop of a nature scene. The figures are colored in shades of orange, teal, and green, and appear to be cheering or demanding attention. Behind them, there are layers of illustrated mountains and a clear sky with a few birds. In the foreground, there are dark silhouettes of trees. The color palette consists of warm oranges, browns, and teals. In the upper part of the image, there is a logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative, consisting of the letters "APPLI" underlined with a rainbow-like arc and the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org" underneath. Text next to the logo reads, "Raise your voice and demand to BE HEARD." Below is a URL, "cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy." At the bottom, the text reads "Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit."
July 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The #OneBigBeautifulBill poses a significant risk to #Appalachians who rely on these vital services to stay healthy and fed.

The #OBBB cuts $793 billion from Medicaid and cuts 20% from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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The image is a map illustrating Medicaid coverage in the Appalachian region of the United States. The map highlights various counties across multiple states, with a color gradient ranging from light pink to dark purple representing the percentage of Appalachians relying on Medicaid for health insurance. Darker shades indicate higher percentages, with the darkest areas primarily located in central regions. A legend on the right corresponds to the color gradient, showing a range from 3.3% to 53%. The map covers parts of states including New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Below the map, it states that 4,351,101 Appalachians rely on Medicaid alone for health insurance, according to the American Community Survey, 2023. The image is a map highlighting SNAP utilization across the Appalachian region, covering parts of several states including New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The map uses a gradient color scale from light yellow to dark green, denoting the percentage of Appalachians relying on SNAP benefits, with 1.9% in light yellow and 36.2% in dark green. Most areas display various shades of green, indicating diverse SNAP usage. The map also features Tennessee, North Carolina, and other neighboring states for context. A legend is provided on the right. The bottom left shows the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) logo and their website. In the center, a large text states that 3,880,086 Appalachians rely on SNAP, based on the 2023 American Community Survey. Social media icons are in the bottom right.
July 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Think about any time you've passed through this complex healthcare maze and how you felt about it.

#PlusInc invites you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us...

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE:

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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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These decisions are made even harder when any commercial health insurer, employer-sponsored health plan, or government health program that pays for healthcare services serves as an additional hurdle to accessing the healthcare services you need.

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
appli.org
Think about any time you've passed through this complex healthcare maze and how you felt about it.

#PlusInc invites you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us...

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE:

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
appli.org
These decisions are made even harder when any commercial health insurer, employer-sponsored health plan, or government health program that pays for healthcare services serves as an additional hurdle to accessing the healthcare services you need.

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
appli.org
Think about any time you've passed through this complex healthcare maze and how you felt about it.

#PlusInc invites you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us...

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE:

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
appli.org
These decisions are made even harder when any commercial health insurer, employer-sponsored health plan, or government health program that pays for healthcare services serves as an additional hurdle to accessing the healthcare services you need.

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The #Appalachian #AdultEducation #Directory has currently identified #ABE providers serving over 180 of #Appalachia's 423 counties and 8 independent Virginia cities.

Please help us expand our reach by liking and sharing this post with your networks.

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If you provide adult education services in #Appalachia, or know someone who does, please take a few moments to complete our survey so we can add you to our list of #Educational #Resources: cutt.ly/APPLI-Adult-Ed-Survey #ABE #BasicEducation #AdultBasicEducation #Literacy #Numeracy #AdultEd The image features an artistic sunset landscape with a warm color palette of oranges, browns, and yellows. In the foreground, a large conifer tree stands silhouetted against the sky. The background shows rolling hills fading into the distance with the sun setting near the horizon, casting a soft glow. Birds are silhouetted flying in the sky. The scene is overlaid with bold white text promoting a survey related to adult education services in Appalachia. The bottom left corner displays the APPLI logo, and a QR code is adjacent to the survey link. The bottom right corner features "Follow us" followed by social media icons. The image features a multicolored map of the Appalachian region outlined by state borders on a gradient background transitioning from blue on the left to orange on the right. The map highlights specific counties within the region, each shaded in various colors including blue, red, orange, and beige. To the left is large white text stating, "Help Us Build the Appalachian Adult Education Directory." Below the map is a white link in large font: "https://cutt.ly/APPLI-Adult-Ed-Survey." The bottom left displays the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative with the website, "www.appli.org." In the bottom right corner, there is text reading, "Follow us @APPLIORG," accompanied by icons for social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, along with a QR code.
June 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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If you provide adult education services in #Appalachia, or know someone who does, please take a few moments to complete our survey so we can add you to our list of #Educational #Resources:

cutt.ly/APPLI-Adult-...

#ABE
#BasicEducation
#AdultBasicEducation
#Literacy
#Numeracy
#AdultEd
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The image is a map of various counties within the Appalachian region of the United States, including sections of states such as Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and others up to New York. Counties are color-coded based on the percentage of adult literacy, with a focus on adults reading at or below the 8th-grade level. The color gradient ranges from red (indicating higher percentages of low literacy, up to 88.1%) to green (indicating lower percentages, at 36.5%). A color key on the right side accompanies the map, clarifying the percentage range each color represents. The map background is a simple gray outline of the United States, focusing on the Appalachian region. At the bottom, there is the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative along with contact information and social media icons. The data source is marked as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. The image features an artistic sunset landscape with a warm color palette of oranges, browns, and yellows. In the foreground, a large conifer tree stands silhouetted against the sky. The background shows rolling hills fading into the distance with the sun setting near the horizon, casting a soft glow. Birds are silhouetted flying in the sky. The scene is overlaid with bold white text promoting a survey related to adult education services in Appalachia. The bottom left corner displays the APPLI logo, and a QR code is adjacent to the survey link. The bottom right corner features "Follow us" followed by social media icons. The image features a multicolored map of the Appalachian region outlined by state borders on a gradient background transitioning from blue on the left to orange on the right. The map highlights specific counties within the region, each shaded in various colors including blue, red, orange, and beige. To the left is large white text stating, "Help Us Build the Appalachian Adult Education Directory." Below the map is a white link in large font: "https://cutt.ly/APPLI-Adult-Ed-Survey." The bottom left displays the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative with the website, "www.appli.org." In the bottom right corner, there is text reading, "Follow us @APPLIORG," accompanied by icons for social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, along with a QR code.
June 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Think about any time you've passed through this complex healthcare maze and how you felt about it.

#PlusInc invites you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us...

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE:

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
appli.org
These decisions are made even harder when any commercial health insurer, employer-sponsored health plan, or government health program that pays for healthcare services serves as an additional hurdle to accessing the healthcare services you need.

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
appli.org
Think about any time you've passed through this complex healthcare maze and how you felt about it.

#PlusInc invites you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us...

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE:

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
3/3
This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
appli.org
These decisions are made even harder when any commercial health insurer, employer-sponsored health plan, or government health program that pays for healthcare services serves as an additional hurdle to accessing the healthcare services you need.

cutt.ly/Navigating-H...
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This image is a simple advertisement for a survey opportunity. The background features a soft, light purple gradient, transitioning from a slightly darker shade at the top to nearly white at the bottom. The text "plusinc" is displayed at the top in a smaller, dark purple font. Below it, in a larger, prominent dark purple font, are the words "Survey" stacked above "Opportunity". At the bottom of the image, a URL is provided in a smaller, dark purple font: "cutt.ly/Navigating-Healthcare". This link likely directs users to the survey. A subtle, light purple curved graphic element is visible in the lower half of the image, partially framing the URL. The overall message is a clear invitation to participate in a survey hosted by plusinc, with a specific web address provided for access. The simple design and color scheme keep the focus on the call to action.
June 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM