People Incorporated has been working to revitalize a community in need. Trammel is one of the earliest “coal camp” communities in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia. In 1918, Trammel had more than 100 homes used exclusively by the employees of the Virginia Banner Coal Corporation.

Due to the boom and bust nature of the coal industry and a host of other factors, Trammel is now checkered with century-old dwellings in need of rehabilitation and revitalization.

In 2015, People Incorporated worked with Dickenson County to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) planning grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The agency helped the county navigate the funding process, write the grant application and was eventually selected by the country to serve as the grant administrator and technical assistance provider for the initiative. Additional funds have recently been allocated by the state to continue the revitalization project!

This effort supports Dickenson County’s broader initiatives designed to promote the region as a tourism and outdoor recreation area. The project will not only help the economy, but is bringing back a sense of pride to the region.

President and CEO Bryan Phipps will share details about the project at the Community Action Region 3 Regional Performance and Information Consortium (RPIC) on July 13. Watch the video below for more information about the community of Trammel and the revitalization project. Learn more and register to attend the regional convening by clicking here.