The Urban Appalachian Council (UAC) is a non-profit, social service organization that provides direct and advocacy services in communities of Cincinnati most heavily populated by Urban Appalachians.

The Urban Appalachian Council was incorporated in 1974 to "promote a decent quality of life for the Appalachian citizens of Greater Cincinnati."

UAC's programs focus on education, leadership development, family and human services, cultural celebration and access to employment and training.

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Jeff Biggers to Present New Book

Sunday, February 7th 2010
2:00 p.m. at North Presbyterian Church

Author Jeff Biggers will read from his new book, Reckoning at Eagle Creek: the Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland on Sunday, February 7, 2010. The event takes place at 2pm in the auditorium of North Presbyterian Church, 4222 Hamilton Ave. in Northside and is free and open to the public. Download the press release...

Remembering John Leming

Craig F. Maier, President and CEO of Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. has been nominated as the 2009 Urban Appalachian Council Kinship honoree.

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