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We're Binging
Dark Shadows
At APPLI's office in Morgantown, WV, Dark Shadows is our constant companion.
This phenomenal daily Gothic soap opera ran from
June 27, 1966, through April 7th, 1971, with 1,245 episodes.
We are doing a fundraising binge of the entire series, hoping to raise $500 over the next four months.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today!
The Appalachian Learning Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Morgantown, WV, EIN 87-3452269. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.
APPLI's Third-Year Impacts
1,600
Over 1,600 new followers
across 6 social media channels
56
56 informational &
promotional short-form
videos produced
36
36 books recommended
across 5 seasonal
reading lists
In our third year of operation (2024), the Appalachian Learning Initiative has:
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Expanded our research to include the Social Determinants of Health & Learning
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Developed 65 new region-level infographics highlighting social determinants in Appalachian states
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Created 56 informational and promotional short-form videos, receiving over 425 views
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Recommended 36 books across 5 reading lists
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Operated 6 social media channels with over 2,000 followers, garnering over 25,000 impressions, and an average engagement rate of 21.2% (up from 10.6%)
How APPLI Uses Donations
All donations received will be used for the purposes of operational expenses, such as website hosting, communication software, research software, technology equipment purchasing, and other costs that help APPLI conduct research, provide reporting on adult literacy, numeracy, public health, and public services provision, and continue operations.
Donations WILL NOT be used for any of the following purposes:
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Executive or staff salaries
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Personal expenses
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Meals
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Transportation or travel
All donations received will be fully accounted for in APPLI's regular annual report. All donors will have the opportunity to have their name listed in the report as a donor, as well as any donation attributions (e.g., "In memory of..." donations).