The Letcher County Community Foundation (LCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is now accepting donations for emergency flood relief efforts in Letcher County. In the aftermath of the devastating Feb. 2025 flood, the Letcher community is in desperate need of relief. All donations made to LCCF between Feb. 20 – Apr. 30 will be designated for immediate needs for flood recovery efforts.
The impact of the flood on Appalachian Kentucky is heartbreaking. Fourteen deaths have now been reported. Small businesses, farms, homes, downtowns, and more have sustained significant damage. LCCF is committed to rebuilding and restoring the Letcher County community, but the community foundation relies on support from donors. Donations made to LCCF will be maximized to provide the best possible support for local flood victims.
The Letcher County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. LCCF serves to improve the quality of life for the Letcher County community by facilitating, through strategic partnerships, the gifting of community donors. Now in their second year, they provide individuals, families, and businesses that have a passion for Letcher County with the opportunity to build lasting legacies.
Tax-deductible donations to support flood relief efforts through LCCF can be made online at http://bit.ly/LetCoCF. Checks can be mailed to the Letcher County Community Foundation at P.O. Box 632, Whitesburg, KY 41858.
