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Letcher County Community Foundation

Letcher County Community Foundation

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The Letcher County Community Foundation serves to improve quality of life in the community by facilitating, through strategic partnerships, the gifting of community donors. The group’s most recent focus has been flood recovery relief and rebuilding the Letcher County community.

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Community members enjoy a good quality of life through access to jobs, education, housing and overall wellness.

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  • Be equitable
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Letcher County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 632
Whitesburg, KY 41858

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Chair: Jeffery Justice
Vice-Chair: Angie Hatton
Secretary: Heather Burton
Treasurer: Addison Whitaker

Larissa Bailey
Valerie Horn

Damian Johnson
Rachel Breeding

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Grants awarded from the Letcher County Community Foundation do not typically exceed $5,000,
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November 2, 2026

Regional GivingTuesday Campaign Launches With Over 50 Nonprofit Organizations Participating

APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY, Nov 2 — On Dec. 1, 2026, nonprofits across Appalachian Kentucky are joining together to encourage generosity in the Appalachian Kentucky region. Over 50 nonprofits have registered to be part of the Give Appalachian Kentucky (#GiveAppKY) community campaign, organized by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. The regional giving campaign will take place on… KEEP READING
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June 9, 2026

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Awards $2,000 Scholarship to Letcher County High School Student

LETCHER COUNTY, KY, June 9 — Letcher County Central High School senior Anna Little recently received the Reynolds Family Education Award, a $2,000 scholarship hosted at the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. Beyond providing immediate support, the award is also renewable for up to 4 years. Jeffrey Justice with the Letcher County Community Foundation — an… KEEP READING

June 21, 2025

Letcher County Community Foundation Hosts Second Annual Summer Solstice Sunset 5K

Whitesburg, KY, June 21 — The Letcher County Community Foundation hosted their second annual Summer Solstice Sunset 5K & Walk on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The event took place at the scenic James Wiley Memorial River Park. They had a fantastic turnout, with participants of all ages coming from various communities to take part, including… KEEP READING
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