by Margaret Demko   Saturday's Healthy Meals for Healthy Minds food giveaway left a deep impact on me. More importantly, it reminded me of what a food box, a turkey, and fresh produce truly mean to a real family living far back in the hills of Vinton County.   Many people know that I spent 20 years working for Family and Children First in Vinton County. My role was not limited to coordinating the council. I was the service coordinator, the grant writer and manager, and the pe

Think back to someone who made a lasting impact on your life — a teacher, coach, or mentor who saw your potential and helped you grow. At the Appalachian Children Coalition, we believe everyone deserves that same kind of support. Through our coaching programs, we help students and professionals in behavioral health find purpose, connection, and encouragement to thrive. Because everyone needs a coach.