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The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky invests in people rooted in communities working toward lasting, positive change.
December 2, 2023
Pikeville Community Foundation Establishes East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship
(Pikeville, KY) — The Pikeville Community Foundation recently created the East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship to provide scholarship opportunities for Eastern Kentucky students who plan on studying and obtaining health-related degrees. The East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship was inspired by three physicians with Eastern Kentucky ties that wanted to give back. The East Kentucky Health… KEEP READING
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 floodrecovery support grants during the Growing Home celebration event. Grants ranging from$1,000 – $2,500 were awarded to 13 organizations supporting flood recovery efforts inLetcher County. Angie Hatton, Letcher County Community Foundation vice chair stated, “The recipientswere chosen based on the selfless dedication these nonprofit… KEEP READING
October 20, 2023
Foundation Awards Letcher County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Group $100,000 Grant
Recently, the Letcher County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Foundationfor Appalachian Kentucky, partnered with LKLP Community Action Council tosupport the Letcher County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Group effort. SBP, a national disaster recovery and resilience non-profit organization working toshrink the time between disaster and recovery, provided group training andcertification for over 60 people working across… KEEP READING