OUR MISSION
ABOUT US
Friends of Coal is dedicated to informing and educating Kentucky citizens about the coal industry and its vital role in the state's future.
We provide a united voice for an industry that has been and remains a critical eco- nomic contributor to Kentucky. By working together, we can provide good jobs and benefits for future generations.
Friends of Coal is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to informing and educating Kentucky citizens about the coal industry and its vital role in the state’s future.
All are invited to be a part of our organization, which consists of proud Kentuckians as well as residents from beyond our borders.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FRIEND OF COAL?
Being a Friend of Coal shows your love for Kentucky. It’s an investment in our future. By working together to make coal safer, cleaner and more usable, we’ll be able to keep working here.
Dependable jobs with good benefits will help our children become more likely to stay in Kentucky as they get older. We encourage enrollment from coal supporters in the Bluegrass and beyond.
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Friends of Coal members receive information about the coal industry and its importance to Kentucky. By joining Friends of Coal, you’ll be the first to hear about our latest news and upcoming events.
JOINING IS EASY
Becoming a Friend of Coal is as simple as filling out a membership card. You’ll be part of a growing team that’s working across Kentucky and in other states to increase our membership, support the power of coal and make our voice heard.
For questions about joining Friends of Coal, call 1-859-233-4743.
This Sunday, volunteer mine rescue teams from across Kentucky gather at Central Bank Center in Lexington for the State Mine Rescue Competition — six days of timed drills, first-aid events, and underground scenarios, May 31 through June 5. These are the highly trained men and women who stand ready to help their fellow miners and keep our communities safe. If you're near Lexington, stop in and cheer your county's team. #FriendsOfCoal #KYCoal ... See MoreSee Less
This Memorial Day, Friends of Coal joins communities across Kentucky's coalfields in honoring the men and women who served our country. Generation after generation answered the call, and today we remember them with gratitude. If someone in your family served, we'd be honored to hear their story — share their name in the comments. #FriendsOfCoal #MemorialDay ... See MoreSee Less
This weekend, Kentucky's coal counties remember the men and women who served and didn't come home. Breathitt County was the only county in the country to fill its World War I quota entirely with volunteers — a tradition of service that runs through every coalfield hollow in the state. Share a photo of someone you've lost in the comments. #FriendsOfCoal #MemorialDay ... See MoreSee Less