Press Releases

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

The Perry County Community Foundation is honored to present a check in the amount of $17,300.00 to Northfork Local Foods. The funding is part of a larger effort to address food security issues in the region.  According to the most recent national data, more than 660,000 Kentuckians were ... KEEP READING

Certified 911 Dispatchers actively work with callers while remaining calm in stressful situations, providing life-saving information, and keeping emergency response units well-informed of situations as they develop. While memorials dedicated to Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency ... KEEP READING

The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF) held its annual Celebration of Local Treasurers event on September 20, 2018 at the Grace Covenant Ministries on the campus of the Annville Institute in Annville, KY. The evening featured networking, singing, a silent auction and recognition of the ... KEEP READING

Since incorporating as a Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky affiliate in 2013, Jackson County has raised over $80,000 to support good work happening throughout the county. With lush rolling hills, thousands of acres preserved in national forest, and some of the best waterfalls and swimming holes ... KEEP READING