Strengthening Leadership
By motivating and developing community leaders, we eliminate barriers to growth.
Building a Network
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.
June 1, 2022
Celebrating Kentuckian and LGBTQ+ Activist, Lige Clarke
Elijah “Lige” Clarke (1942-1975) was a native of Hindman, Kentucky and a formative figure of the Queer Liberation Movement in the mid-20th Century. In the mid-1960’s, while he was in the US Army (with top security clearances, assigned to the Army’s Chief-of-Staff at the Pentagon), Lige would pass out gay rights pamphlets in the evenings…. KEEP READING
July 20, 2022
Community Support for Generations
What is your vision for your community? The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky consistently asks this question to donors, boards, affiliates and program directors. It’s a part of the overall concept of rising where we’re rooted. And, we’re proud to say that the answers are often turned into action through countless programs and local community foundation… KEEP READING
July 12, 2022
Floyd County Community Foundation establishes Floyd County (Allen KY) Crisis Fund
The Floyd County Community Foundation has established a Floyd County (Allen KY) Crisis Fund to support the victims, families, and the community in the aftermath of the Allen KY mass shooting on June 30, 2022. “We are in a state of disbelief. Our hearts are broken. We have lost three police officers and a K-9… KEEP READING
June 29, 2022
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Again Acknowledged for Excellence
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has once again been approved for re-accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. National Standards ensures that we have policies in place for financial stability and longevity, affirming our continued commitment to excellence and ethics for our donors, grantees and community. What does this mean for you? When you… KEEP READING
