The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

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Jackson County Community Foundation

Jackson County Community Foundation

Mission

“Good Things Happen In A Giving Community”

Bring together community minded people with the strong, abiding will to do good, acting upon our dreams and aspirations, to produce results.

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Funding Priorities
  • Arts, Culture & Recreation
  • Health & Wellness
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Housing
  • Transportation
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Jackson County Community Foundation has granted out over $121,000 for charitable causes to their local communities.

Our Funds

St. Paul Mission Fund

An endowed fund in Jackson County to provide long-term financial support for the St. Paul Mission programs, ministries, services, and facilities.

The Curd Family Fund

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Contact

Kathy Allen (Community Engagement Officer)
kathy@appalachianky.org

Jackson County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1546
McKee, KY 40447

Board of Advisors

Chair: Rodney Chrisman
Treasurer: Ben Gilbert

Keith Gabbard
Lynetta Hunter
Greg Lakes
Keith Lakes

Melanie Powell
Pat Wagner
Heather Ward

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February 24, 2025

Jackson County Community Foundation Accepting Donations for Flood Relief

The Jackson County Community Foundation (JaCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is now accepting donations for emergency flood relief efforts in Jackson County. In the aftermath of the devastating Feb. 2025 flood, the Jackson community is in desperate need of relief. All donations made to JaCCF between Feb. 20 – Apr. 30 … KEEP READING
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October 20, 2023

Jackson County Community Foundation Awards $10,000 For Park Renovations

The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF) recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Jackson County Development Association (JCDA) to help fund improvements to the Jack Gabbard Memorial Park. Built in the 1980s, Jack Gabbard Memorial Park is located on Highway 290 in McKee, Kentucky. JCDA plans to improve the cleanliness, safety, and function of the… KEEP READING
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October 12, 2018

Jackson County Community Foundation Hosted its Fourth Annual Local Treasurers Event

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 Jackson Counties ministries.  Attendees enjoyed an evening of entertainment with… KEEP READING