Strengthening Leadership
By motivating and developing community leaders, we eliminate barriers to growth.
Building a Network
We connect communities with the tools and resources they need. By sharing experience and expertise, we provide a platform for communities to succeed.
After becoming an affiliate, the Foundation connects communities to a deep network of support. We walk you through a process to set you up for success by working through long-range planning and strategy.
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Stories of Impact
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky invests in people rooted in communities working toward lasting, positive change.
April 22, 2024
We Are Participating in KY Gives Day!
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and its affiliates will be participating in KY Gives Day, an annual day of online giving, on May 7, 2024. On this day, the online event will be active and accepting donations from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Anyone can make a difference in the Appalachian region by making a… KEEP READING
December 2, 2023
Pikeville Community Foundation Establishes East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship
(Pikeville, KY) — The Pikeville Community Foundation recently created the East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship to provide scholarship opportunities for Eastern Kentucky students who plan on studying and obtaining health-related degrees. The East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship was inspired by three physicians with Eastern Kentucky ties that wanted to give back. The East Kentucky Health… KEEP READING
October 20, 2023
Letcher County Community Foundation Presents the Mountain Strong Award
(Isom, KY) – To honor the tireless ongoing work happening in Letcher County, the Letcher County Community Foundation created the Mountain Strong Award. This award recognizes an individual or organization whose involvement in the community has made a significant impact to the Letcher County community. On February 9 th , the Letcher County Community Foundation… KEEP READING