STRONGacc

c vitality, healthy lives and more resilient communities. STRONG ACC member organizations include healthcare and mental health providers, public health agencies, social service organizations, businesses, public school divisions, colleges and universities, houses of worship, early childhood providers, youth development organizations, regional planning and workforce development agencies, local governments, advocacy organizations and more. Any organization that serves individuals within the 21-county region of Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia is eligible to join. There are no membership dues required, but organizations must complete a Membership Agreement to join. The STRONG ACC is governed by a 24-member leadership council comprised of 12 Virginians and 12 Tennesseans from a diverse array of backgrounds and organizations. STRONG ACC’s staff consists of director Mark Cruise and community engagement specialist Brittany Boles. The STRONG ACC is a vibrant coalition thanks in large part to the dedication and commitment of its member organizations and the generous assistance of its backbone partners, Ballad Health and United Way of Southwest Virginia.