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Breathitt • Clinton • Floyd • Jackson • Johnson • KNOTT • Leslie • Letcher • Perry • Pikeville • Red River Gorge • Upper Cumberland
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Breathitt County Community Foundation
Clinton County Community Foundation
Floyd County Community Foundation
Jackson County Community Foundation
Knott County Community Foundation
Johnson County Community Foundation
Leslie County Community Foundation
Letcher County Community Foundation
Perry County Community Foundation
Pikeville Community Foundation
Red River Gorge Community Foundation Estill, Lee, Menifee, Powell, & Wolfe Counties
Upper Cumberland Community Foundation Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, & Whitley Counties
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Stories of Impact
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky invests in people rooted in communities working toward lasting, positive change.
Community Campaign Accelerator Cohort Announcement (2)

June 19, 2025

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Selected for GivingTuesday’s Inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator Cohort

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 inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator cohort. The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is among 36 community foundations and… KEEP READING
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June 18, 2025

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky To Host Neighborhood Dedication Event

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, KY.  The event will begin with a ribbon cutting at the entrance of the… KEEP READING
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May 18, 2025

Floyd County Community Foundation Awards Bertee & Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship to Betsy Layne High School Students

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 a special event held at Betsy Layne High School… KEEP READING
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