Press Releases

Floyd County, KY — A new scholarship honoring the legacy of Bonita Compton—a devoted educator, coach, community leader, and lifelong advocate for Floyd County—has been established to support local Floyd County high school students pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification. The endowed ... KEEP READING

June 27, 2025 — The Floyd County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, recently awarded a $6,588 grant to CASA of the Appalachian Mountains to increase their capacity to support vulnerable children in Eastern Kentucky in the court system and in foster care. ... KEEP READING

PIKEVILLE, KY, June 25 — The Pikeville Community Foundation recently awarded three EKY Health Occupation Scholarships totaling $5,000 to three students pursuing a career in the medical field. The EKY Health Occupation Scholarship was inspired by three physicians with Eastern Kentucky ties that ... KEEP READING

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

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Among 36 Community Foundations and Their Affiliates From Across Five Southern States That Will Participate in Three-Year Capacity Building Program. Hazard, KY — The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has been selected to participate in GivingTuesday’s ... KEEP READING

Organization Invites Community to Visit Chestnut Ridge LEBURN, KY, June 17 — The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, in partnership with the Knott County Community Foundation, will be hosting a Neighborhood Dedication event at the Chestnut Ridge development site in Knott County, ... KEEP READING

STANVILLE, KY, May 18 2025 — The Floyd County Community Foundation (FCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, awarded the Bertee & Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship to six Betsy Layne High School students. The scholarships were presented by FCCF board member, Rhonda Clark, at ... KEEP READING

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation (UCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, has established and is accepting donations for the Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund. The fund is designed to provide flexible support to those affected by the May 16, 2025, tornadoes that struck ... KEEP READING