Alpha Natural Resources supports 4-H Center

Alpha Natural Resources representative Donald Ratliff presents Sandra Fisher, Director of the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center with a $5,000 check. This donation goes to support the 4-H Center’s three year, $1.5 million Capital Campaign. With their main office located in Abingdon, Alpha Natural Resources has operations in seven of the thirteen counties served by the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center. This generous donation will assist in upgrading the 4-H Center to better serve the youth and families of Southwest Virginia.

With more than four decades of service, the 4-H Center has served over 100,000 4-H youth and more than 500,000 individuals representing businesses, organizations, and family groups. This ACA accredited, non-profit facility serves 13 Southwest Virginia counties. Current Capital Campaign efforts will support new and improved youth lodging and classrooms.

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries are a leading Central Appalachian coal producer with significant operations in Northern Appalachia. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal from numerous business units and mining operations located throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Each year, Alpha Natural Resources supports their communities with charitable contributions in excess of $1 million.