Appalachia
Williamson isn’t your typical coal-country story. The town may not have the population or economic stability that it once did, but Williamson is working together to redefine itself to ensure a thriving future.
Experiences
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Projects
Find out more about our current and past community-based, collaborative projects.
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Williamson Health and Wellness Center’s New Heights Initiative
New Heights leads interventions to support mental well-being. New
Heights’ mission is to improve the health and wellness of Mingo County communities by providing support, encouragement, and access to supportive activities. New Heights’ vision is to be the bridge of opportunity by inspiring community growth through unity, encouragement, and dedication to improving health and wellness.

Sustainable Williamson
The mission of Sustainable Williamson is to create a replicable sustainable community model for low-wealth communities throughout Central Appalachia. Working alongside local stakeholders, volunteers are not just helping to achieve long and short term goals, they are learning from and experiencing a culture and community from within.
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Safety Record
AllPeopleBeHappy has an exceptional safety record and a proven ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging challenges. Read more about our commitment to health and safety here.
Things to Read & Watch about Appalachia
LATEST STORIES
AllPeopleBeHappy Supports Flood Recovery in West Virginia and Kentucky
Final Update: November 11th, 2025 When devastating floods struck Mingo County in early 2025, the Williamson Health & Wellness Center...
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Amizade presents: Anti-Racism and Black Identity around the World
If you’ve been following along with Amizade this year, you probably know by now that we’ve gone virtual: we’ve got...
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Partnering with Fulbright for Virtual Service Week
This article was written by Amizade, and it was originally published on the Fulbright Program blog. It is reposted here...
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