Press Releases

“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

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

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

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

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

The Floyd County Community Foundation’s latest initiative is purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution to local small businesses and non-profit organizations. This initiative is a coordinated effort with co-funders and community partners that include Big Sandy RECC, ... KEEP READING

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is pleased  to announce that we have recently been approved  for re-accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. This accreditation, signified by the Seal shown here, indicates that the Foundation ... KEEP READING

This month marks the beginning of our Foundation’s 10th year. We believe our success in growing from start-up to scale-up calls for celebration. It also calls for forward thinking because there’s no doubt, our greatest accomplishments as a Foundation and as the Appalachian region still lie ... KEEP READING

Hazard, KY— The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is pleased to announce our newest affiliate, the Pikeville Community Foundation supporting Pikeville and Pike County.  This affiliate provides a structure for individuals, families and businesses with a passion for their community to build ... KEEP READING