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Appalachian Learning Initiatiave Releases 2024 Annual Report

  • Marcus J. Hopkins
  • 3 days ago
  • 2 min read

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By: Marcus J. Hopkins

April 15th, 2025


The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, pronounced like "apply") released its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 on April 15th, 2025.


"At the end of each calendar year, I like to take time to reflect on the work that we’ve done and the impacts that we’ve made on the lives of people living in the 13-state, 423-county Appalachian Region," wrote Marcus J. Hopkins, Founder & Executive Director. "During these reflections, I ask myself, 'What is the purpose of this organization? Whom do we serve? Whose lives are we dedicated to improving?'”


Key highlights include:

  • Expanding APPLI's research to include the Social Determinants of Health and Learning in its educational outreach

  • Gaining over 1,600 new followers across APPLI's 6 social media channels, garnering over 25,000 impressions and an engagement rate of 21.2%

  • The creation and release of 56 informational and promotional short-form videos (e.g., Instagram Reels & YouTube Shorts)

  • The recommendation of 36 books across 5 seasonal reading lists


In addition, APPLI received $9,329.87 in donations from 12 individuals, with expenditures totaling $8,236.09.


APPLI provided an expenditures report, detailed below:

Category

Total

Operational

$3,892.40

Office

$1,054.39

Transportation

$846.20

Software & Licenses

$2,443.10

Utilities

$0.00

Equipment

$0.00

Total

$8,236.09


"The release of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report comes at a time when our sacred institutions are under attack," stated Hopkins. "From education to healthcare, financial, and social assistance programs, the systems that Appalachian residents have relied upon for generations are being eroded at a time when we can least afford to lose them."


You can read APPLI's Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report by visiting the About page on APPLI's website at:



APPLI operates entirely from donations, which cover all the costs associated with running a non-profit, including website hosting, content creation, research, and software licenses.


To keep costs as low as possible, the entirety of APPLI's team serves in a volunteer capacity.


You can make a donation using the form on this page or by visiting the Donate page on APPLI's website at:



The Appalachian Learning Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in November 2021 that focuses on researching, reporting on, advocating for, and building solutions to address issues related to adult literacy, numeracy, health literacy, and equitable access to services in the 13-state, 423-county Appalachian Region. APPLI is based in Morgantown, WV, and can be found on the web at https://www.appli.org and can be reached at info@appli.org for more information.


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