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By motivating and developing community leaders, we eliminate barriers to growth.
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We connect communities with the tools and resources they need. By sharing experience and expertise, we provide a platform for communities to succeed.
After becoming an affiliate, the Foundation connects communities to a deep network of support. We walk you through a process to set you up for success by working through long-range planning and strategy.
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Stories of Impact
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky invests in people rooted in communities working toward lasting, positive change.
May 14, 2021
Rising Where We’re Rooted
“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 and strategy session. We realized that where we… KEEP READING
May 10, 2021
Appalachian Rises Telethon Brings Kentuckians Together to Raise $1.2M for Eastern Kentucky
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 on WYMT and WKYT. Launched… KEEP READING
May 10, 2021
Foundation Helps Provide over 1.9M in Critical Flood Relief Funding to Eastern KY
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 businesses closed, and valuable farmland underwater. Through the efforts of our generous donors and partners, the… KEEP READING
