It’s hard to know how to talk about what we have collectively been through as a country and a region over the last two years. It’s been a period of collective ambiguity, challenges, and a seemingly never-ending series of surprises. Many of us are ending this year wondering, “What could possibly come ... KEEP READING
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First Homeowner Moves In at Gurney’s Bend!
New Homeowner Alfred has his own bedroom - and a bed to sleep in - for the first time in 10 years. For 10 years, Alfred slept on a couch every night so that his grandchildren could have a bed. His daughter and her children had to move in with Alfred all those years ago, even though his home ... KEEP READING
Rising Where We’re Rooted
“The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is a community foundation. But we’re more than that.” A year ago, we partnered with P&P Creative to create an authentic brand for the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. The phrase "but we're more than that" continued to come up with each discovery ... KEEP READING
Appalachian Rises Telethon Brings Kentuckians Together to Raise $1.2M for Eastern Kentucky
The over $1.9M in funding raised for flood relief efforts included $1.2M taken in during the March 8th Appalachia Rises Telethon that aired on WYMT and WKYT. The over $1.9M in funding raised for flood relief efforts included $1.2M taken in during the March 8th Appalachia Rises Telethon that aired ... KEEP READING
Foundation Helps Provide over 1.9M in Critical Flood Relief Funding to Eastern KY
Within hours of historic flood waters ripping through Eastern Kentucky counties last month, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky launched the Southeast Kentucky Flood Relief Fund. Flooding and the residual effects, including mudslides, left thousands of Eastern Kentuckians uprooted, essential ... KEEP READING
A Foundation Fosters Deep Relationships to Boost Economic Resilience in Rural Kentucky
Last year, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky provided emergency relief to local businesses, like Sassy Trash, a store in Harlan, Ky., that sells antiques and work by local artists. Original story posted on Philanthropy.com, by Nicole Wallace on May 4, 2021. From day one, the Foundation ... KEEP READING
Pikeville Community Foundation to Awards over $26,000 for Food Security Programs in Pike County
Hazard, KY ─ The Pikeville Community Foundation recently awarded over $26,000 to community-based nonprofits administering Food Security Programs in Pike County. Grantee partners include Chain of Love Disaster Relief, East Kentucky Dream Center, Grace Fellowship Community Kitchen, Handfuls on ... KEEP READING
C.A.N.E. Community Kitchen
The Community Agriculture and Nutritional Enterprises (C.A.N.E.) Community Kitchen, created in partnership with Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation, was established as a working commercial kitchen to provide new markets and increase the agricultural footprint in Letcher County and surrounding ... KEEP READING
Floyd County Community Foundation Donates to Red Cross
The Floyd County Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the American Red Cross Big Sandy Chapter. The grant will be used for client services in Floyd County. The Floyd County Community Foundation was created in 2018 to provide individuals, families, and businesses with a passion ... KEEP READING
