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Pikeville Community Foundation

Pikeville Community Foundation

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To strengthen Pikeville and Pike County, Kentucky by supporting the growth of small businesses, promoting health and wellness initiatives, fighting against housing insecurity and homelessness, and preserving art, history, and culture through philanthropic efforts and collaborations with local organizations.

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Since 2018, the Pikeville Community Foundation has distributed over $1,153,656 in scholarships and grants supporting charitable causes in Pike County.

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2025 flood recovery grants to local businesses – $165,000+

Linda J. Templeton Fund for food security – $277,600

Woodrow and Evelyn Johnson Sandy Valley Habitat for Humanity – $88,444

Woodrow and Evelyn Johnson Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors from Shelby Valley High School – $152,642

East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship Fund – $10,000

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Kathy Atkins
(606) 439-1357
kathy.atkins@pikevilleky.gov

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

Pikeville Community Foundation
Attn: Kathy Atkins
243 Main Street
Pikeville, KY 41501

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Chair: Brad Slone
Vice-Chair: Helena Jackson
Secretary/Treasurer: Kathy Atkins

Gerrie Clark
Nee Jackson
Paul Jones

Rick Newsom
Howard Roberts

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June 25, 2025

Pikeville Community Foundation Awards EKY Health Occupation Scholarships

PIKEVILLE, KY, June 25 — The Pikeville Community Foundation recently awarded three EKY Health Occupation Scholarships totaling $5,000 to three students pursuing a career in the medical field. The EKY Health Occupation Scholarship was inspired by three physicians with Eastern Kentucky ties that wanted to give back and it provides scholarship opportunities for students who… KEEP READING

June 25, 2025

Pikeville Community Foundation Awards $20,000 In Woodrow & Evelyn Johnson Scholarships

PIKEVILLE, KY, June 25 — The Pikeville Community Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $20,000 to Shelby Valley High School seniors during their awards ceremony on May 19, 2025. The scholarships were funded by the Woodrow and Evelyn Johnson Scholarship Fund, advised by the Pikeville Community Foundation, and held at the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky.  At the… KEEP READING
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March 17, 2025

Pikeville Community Foundation Awards More Than $70,000 in Funding

March 11, 2025 – Pikeville, KY   The Pikeville Community Foundation is honored to award 10 Pike County non-profit organizations with funding to help alleviate food insecurity issues in our community. Funding awarded totals $73,500. Pikeville Community Foundation Board Chair Brad Slone said, “We know these gifts will go far in providing individuals, families and children… KEEP READING
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