#GiveAppKY Giving Menu

AMP Berea brings neighbors of every generation together through free live music. Since 2014, we’ve produced more than 100 free outdoor concerts where community members of all ages share the lawn. Through Music & Meaning, our partnership with Berea Home Village, we bring concerts into neighborhoods so older adults can stay connected to community.

We envision a thriving Berea where participation in the visual, literary, and performing arts is encouraged, cultural and educational efforts are connected, and sustainable support allows creativity to flourish. Through collaboration with artists, community members, and organizations, we help ensure that people share their stories, strengthen community life, and shape a vibrant future together.

As a mission-driven, nonprofit agency, BCN supports those facing serious illness or chronic disease with both long and short-term hospice care, palliative care, transitional care, and grief counseling services. For more information on services available by county, visit bgcarenav.org or call (855) 492-0812.

The Breathitt County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Breathitt County. Their mission is to serve the vulnerable population of Breathitt County and support local organizations to improve their community through philanthropy.

The mission of CASA of the Appalachian Mountains is to promote and advocate for children who have experienced dependency, neglect, and abuse, and to provide trained community volunteers to represent the safety and best interest of such children in the court system, with the goal of guiding them to safe, permanent, and loving homes.

The Clinton County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Clinton County. They serve as a vessel for attracting philanthropic support, bringing together community-minded individuals to fund projects that enhance the community and turn shared aspirations into meaningful results in Clinton County.

CANE Inc. (Community Agricultural Nutritional Enterprises) is dedicated to strengthening communities throughout Eastern Kentucky by improving access to nutritious food, supporting local agriculture, and providing food-based programs and services. Through community meals, food distribution, partnerships with local organizations, and more, CANE works to address food insecurity while creating opportunities for healthier, stronger communities.

Community Farm Alliance is a grassroots organization where farmers, families, and communities come together to build the food system that Kentucky needs. CFA programs like Kentucky Double Dollars, FreshRx for Families, and the Farmers Market Support Program help grow the next generation of farmers, feed our communities, and strengthen local economies, serving 17,000 Kentuckians yearly.

For more than 60 years, Cowan Community Action Group, Inc. has brought people together through education, arts and culture, youth programs, community events, and more. From Kids on the Creek to the Cowan Creek Mountain Music School, we create opportunities for people of all ages to learn, participate, and belong.

Cumberland River Behavioral Health is a nonprofit community mental health center serving eight counties in southeastern Kentucky. CRBH provides behavioral health, substance use recovery, housing support, case management, crisis services, peer support, and other community-based programs that help individuals and families achieve greater stability, independence, and quality of life.

The Floyd County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Floyd County. Their mission is to support efforts that build long-term capacity towards improving the quality of life in Floyd County, Kentucky, and address the immediate needs of their community, especially their most disadvantaged neighbors.

The Floyd County Homeless Shelter stands as a testament to a visionary endeavor addressing the increasing homelessness in our community. This shelter provides immediate safety and serves as a platform for individuals to rebuild their lives, with the ultimate goal of reintegrating them into society with the skills for a sustainable future.

The Forward Martin County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Martin County. Their mission is to support projects and partnerships that strengthen Martin County and the surrounding region by investing in workforce development, economic growth, community beautification, and initiatives that promote the people, culture, and future of Eastern Kentucky.

Friends of the Bell County Animal Shelter works hand in hand with the Bell County Animal Shelter to provide resources to help them with their lifesaving efforts. For example, Friends purchases all the vaccines used in the Shelter, all cat litter, flea and tick preventatives, and medications needed, as well as supplies and equipment.

Recently completing our 52nd year, Frontier Housing believes in the transformative power of home ownership and stable housing. Providing quality, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families and individuals from all walks of life is a cornerstone of equitable and sustainable communities, as well as an indicator of better physical and mental health.

Our center is being established to address a critical and underserved need in Hazard and the broader Eastern Kentucky region: access to high-quality, medically supported childcare for children with complex health needs. A blended PPEC and daycare model will address the critical needs for medically sound, high-quality childcare access.

We strive to enrich Estill County’s wellbeing through future endeavors such as tutoring, peer support for substance abuse, outreach feeding the community, adult training center, youth artisan events, domestic violence resources, back to school program , emergency sheltering etc.

The Highlands DO!zeum provides experiential learning for all ages through our regional History Museum, Country Music Heritage Hall and Clark Family Discovery Center.

Highway 7 Community Outreach supports individuals and families in Western Letcher and Eastern Knott Counties experiencing significant loss, illness, and hardship. We create opportunities for our neighbors to connect, create, heal, and build resilience. We believe in the Appalachian tradition of showing up for one another.

Helping bring Appalachian neighbors together through farming, food, traditional skills, and care for the land. Your gift to Hineni supports welcoming, accessible workshops and community gatherings—from beekeeping and shepherding to poetry and shared Sabbath dinners—where people of different backgrounds share knowledge, learn practical skills, and build lasting connections.

For more than 30 years, HDA has helped families in Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, and Perry counties build stronger futures through safe, quality, affordable housing. We build new homes, make critical home repairs, develop rentals, help flood survivors rebuild on high ground, and train local residents for construction careers through our Hope Building program.

Invest 606, a strategic initiative of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is dedicated to supporting small business development in Appalachian Kentucky by addressing the significant barriers to accessing capital that many entrepreneurs in the region face. Invest 606 aims to bridge the $70 billion gap in capital demand in the region and empower local entrepreneurs.

InVision Hazard’s focus is towards youth engagement and community involvement. We recognize that young people can accomplish great things when given the opportunity to lead. Our internship program provides opportunities for students to create relationships and mentorships with local government and businesses providing them a “seat at the table”.

The Jackson County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Jackson County. Their mission is to bring together community-minded people with the strong, abiding will to do good, acting upon our dreams and aspirations to produce results in Jackson County.

The Johnson County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Johnson County. Their mission is to promote philanthropy in an impartial, unbiased, ethical way, and to bring together people and resources to identify and address present and emerging community needs in Johnson County.

Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective envisions an area that embraces diversity, strengthens access and unity, and promotes belonging.

Working to reduce the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among youth and adults in our community through partnerships, coordinated efforts and preventative education.

The Leslie County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Leslie County. Their mission is to work in partnership with generous donors to increase permanent resources available to strengthen the community by inspiring philanthropy and civic engagement.

The Letcher County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Letcher County. Their mission is to improve quality of life in the Letcher County community by facilitating, through strategic partnerships, the gifting of community donors.

Mountain Movers Theatre Company exists to embody the idea that theatre should be accessible to all-where everyone belongs! MOMO takes that concept very seriously, and works daily tobenefit the communities we serve by providing high quality programming led by a skilled professional team for kids.

New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW) helps women in Appalachia and Kentucky transform their lives, families, and communities through whole-person development, employment support, and education. Since 1987, NOSW has served more than 1,000 graduates through its Immersive Retreat and community programs across the region.

The Perry County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Perry County. Their mission is to equip nonprofit organizations and public institutions with resources and tools to make a difference in Perry County.

Pike County Relief Services, Inc. is a charitable 501c3 organization born out of the 2022 Eastern Kentucky catastrophic flooding made up of a team of volunteers. We are focused on disaster preparedness and relief helping residents navigate disaster challenges with essentials such as supplies, resources, volunteers, and emotional support.

PIKE Foundation Co. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity serving Eastern Kentucky. The organization works to expand access to education, technology, workforce development, advanced manufacturing, and community assistance in Appalachian communities. The Foundation’s long-term goal is to create sustainable pathways connecting education → practical skills → workforce opportunities → entrepreneurship → stronger communities.

The Pikeville Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Pike County. Their mission is to strengthen Pikeville and Pike County by supporting the growth of small businesses, promoting health and wellness initiatives, fighting against housing insecurity and homelessness, and more through philanthropic efforts and collaborations with local organizations.

Red Oaks Forest School works to reconnect people to nature and each other through a variety of educational programs, adventures, and outreach events. Our programming serves infants through adults and is unique in our offering to provide consistent, weekly nature engagement opportunities throughout one’s entire childhood to build strong relationships to the land and community.

The Red River Gorge Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Estill, Lee, Menifee, Powell, and Wolfe counties. Their mission is to provide leadership for the formation of a permanent community endowment fund that will support local philanthropic goals now and years into the future.

At Rural Up, we focus on creating meaningful, future-focused opportunities that empower students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our two primary focus areas—STEM Education and Work-Based Learning—equip young people in Eastern Kentucky with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experiences they need to succeed.

History is made by the people, belongs to the people, and is told by the people. The mission of SEKYAAMCC is to record and share the stories and traditions of African Americans in Appalachia and highlight what we share in common. To teach our young generation to become stewards of their culture, traditions, and history.

Helping Appalachian sheep farmers thrive. Your gift to SEKSPA supports hands-on education, mentorship, and practical resources while building a community where farmers share knowledge and help one another succeed. Together, we can strengthen family farms, keep sheep and wool traditions alive, and build a more resilient agricultural future for eastern Kentucky.

Southeastern Kentucky Faith-Based Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides need-based scholarships to help K–12 students in Southeastern Kentucky access faith-based education. We partner with local schools, families, donors, and community members to remove financial barriers and expand educational opportunities for students throughout our region.

Can’t decide which organization(s) to support for the #GiveAppKY GivingTuesday campaign? No worries! You can support them all by spreading the love. Make a gift to the Spread the Love Fund and, at the end of GivingTuesday, the balance will be distributed equally among the 39 registered non-profit organizations that actively participate in the campaign.

The Stidham Old Time Music Association is a nonprofit based in Tomahawk, Kentucky. We preserve and grow old time and Appalachian music through education, performance, instrument access, and cultural stewardship. We currently provide free traditional music education and instrument access in three counties, and platform local artists at our award winning annual gathering.

Teach For America Appalachia is a leadership development organization for those who want to co-create a more just world alongside young people in their communities. Today we are a network of more than 400 leaders across Central Appalachia who started in the classroom and remain in lifelong pursuit of futures filled with possibilities for kids.

The Mountain Grrl Experience is a free arts and music festival celebrating the creativity and talent of Appalachian women. Held over two days in October, the event gathers artists, musicians, and makers for a weekend focused on connection, inspiration, and community. Each year, proceeds support organizations that serve women and families in our region.

Thompson Scholars Foundation is a youth development organization based in Manchester, Kentucky. Through a whole-child approach, we provide academic enrichment, STEM and robotics opportunities, arts and cultural experiences, leadership development, mentoring, and individualized support that meets young people where they are.

Tri-County Pregnancy Help Center is a faith-based nonprofit providing hope, encouragement, and practical support to mothers and families from pregnancy through their child’s second year. Through parenting education, baby essentials, community resources, and compassionate support, we walk alongside families during an important season of life.

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky serving Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties. Their mission is to enrich the quality of life for the citizens of Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley Counties.

Through multiple programs, we meet the most urgent and complex needs facing families and communities across Southeastern Kentucky. Through our nationally recognized Freedom House program, we provide comprehensive recovery services for pregnant and parenting women working to overcome substance use disorder, helping mothers build healthy, stable futures for themselves and their children.

WestCare Kentucky provides hope, healing, and opportunity to individuals and families throughout Eastern Kentucky. Through substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, housing and homeless services, and other community-based programs, we meet people where they are and help them take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more stable future.

During the winter months, we provide a hot meal to any who are hungry, and, depending on the temperatures, we offer local shelter to protect the unhoused from dangerous conditions. We also offer case management, counseling, and other resources to help put people on paths of sustainability.

The Whitesburg Rotary Foundation, Inc. will provide all children from birth until they reach their fifth birthday who live in Letcher County with age-appropriate books in the home. This will be accomplished through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library with the goal to encourage a love of reading and develop reading skills before they begin school.