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June 21, 2025

Letcher County Community Foundation Hosts Second Annual Summer Solstice Sunset 5K

Whitesburg, KY, June 21 — The Letcher County Community Foundation hosted their second annual Summer Solstice Sunset 5K & Walk on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The event took place at the scenic James Wiley Memorial River Park. They had a fantastic turnout, with participants of all ages coming from ... KEEP READING

February 24, 2025

Letcher County Community Foundation Accepting Donations for Flood Relief

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 ... KEEP READING

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July 16, 2024

Letcher County Community Foundation Hosts Summer Solstice Run

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

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May 2, 2024

Letcher County Community Foundation Establishes Boulder Run Disc Golf Course Campaign Fund

The Letcher County Community Foundation has established a campaign fund that will be used to finance a free-to-use disc golf course in Jenkins, Kentucky. Interested donors can make a donation to the fund to support this cause, or they can choose to sponsor a hole on the course. All donations are ... KEEP READING

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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 ... KEEP READING

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October 20, 2023

Letcher County Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Flood Recovery Support Grants

On July 28, 2023, the Letcher County Community Foundation (LCCF) awarded flood recovery support grants during the Growing Home celebration event. Grants ranging from $1,000 - $2,500 were awarded to 13 organizations supporting flood recovery efforts in Letcher County.Angie Hatton, Letcher County ... KEEP READING

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November 22, 2022

Introducing the Letcher County Community Foundation

Welcome to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Pictured: The Letcher County Community Foundation Board of Advisors The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is delighted to announce its newest affiliate, the Letcher County Community Foundation.  Affiliates community foundations combine ... KEEP READING

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