Affiliate Stories

Albany, KY — The Clinton County Community Foundation (CCCF) presented Mayor James Bray with a check for $40,000 to the city of Albany, KY. These funds will enable the city to order a water study to help protect the health and safety of its citizens.  David Cross, CCCF Board Chair, says, "The ... KEEP READING

Whitesburg, KY — The Letcher County Community Foundation (LCCF) hosted their first Summer Solstice Run on June 22, 2024. The run was a 5k that hosted local and out of state avid runners. The 2024 Summer Solstice Run 5k had two first place overall winners, Mike Hardins and Courtney ... KEEP READING

[PIKEVILLE, KY, May 1] — The Pikeville Community Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $15,500 to Shelby Valley High School seniors during their awards ceremony on May 1, 2023. The scholarships were funded by the Woodrow and Evelyn Johnson fund, advised by the Pikeville Community Foundation, and ... KEEP READING

PAINTSVILLE, KY, May 22 — The Johnson County Community Foundation awarded high school student Kendyl Rhealyn Moore with a $10,000 Midway University Scholarship on May 22, 2023. The Paintsville High School awards ceremony was held at the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum. Connie Bayes, Johnson ... KEEP READING

The Floyd County Community Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $4,000 to Betsy Lane High School seniors during their recent awards ceremony. The scholarships were funded by the Dr. Bertee (Bert T.) and Mrs. Retta Faye (Jett) Adkins Scholarship fund, advised by the Floyd County Community ... KEEP READING

The Pikeville Community Foundation recently awarded $60,000 to community-based nonprofits administering food security programs in Pike County. Their list of grantee partners includes Helping Hands of Phelps, Faith Life Ministries, Grace Community Kitchen, Pikeville Community Kitchen, Church of God ... KEEP READING

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 ... KEEP READING

(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 ... KEEP READING