Upper Cumberland Community Foundation

Mission

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation works to enrich the quality of life for the citizens of Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley Counties. 

Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation has established an emergency fund to support disaster relief efforts in Appalachian Kentucky following last night’s devastating tornadoes. We are committed to being a cornerstone for communities in our region as we begin the process of recovering from another tragic event.

To join us in supporting the communities affected by these tornadoes, you can make a donation to the Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund by clicking the button below. We thank you in advance for your support.

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Our 3 year goals:

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• Invest in organizations that help people, especially those that assist vulnerable populations with senior services, early child development, homelessness, addiction recovery, mental health, education, and other issues.
• Incubate charitable ideas by increasing the number of named funds, increasing fiscal sponsorships, and encouraging the creation of local nonprofits.
• Create a regional disaster relief fund to fill the gap or supplement sources such as FEMA, SBA, and the Red Cross.
• Promote local philanthropy and raise funds to address unmet needs in the region

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Grants Awarded

Since our inception, we have made grants to:
Laurel County Adult Literacy Council, Whitley County Farmers Market, The Appalachian Mentorship Project, The White Flag Ministry, Corbin Public Library, the Appalachian Service Project, Bell County Animal Shelter, Crater of Hope, Corbin Boys Golf Team, Corbin Girls Golf Team, Advent Health Manchester, City of Corbin, Christian Life Fellowship Pantry, Cumberland River Straight Shooters, KCEOC, Henderson Settlement, OYC Baptist Church, Clay County Shrine Club, Thompson Scholars, Stay in Clay, Onieda Volunteer Fire Department, Volunteers of America – Midstates, CASA, Laurel County Literary Council, London Fireman’s Club, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and Millstone Community Theatre.

Provided Disaster Relief funding to:
Corbin, and Williamsburg Senior Citizens Programs, OPAC, Come-Unity Cooperative Care, Main Street businesses Pineville, The Carter of Hope, Middlesboro, PPE for first responders Manchester.

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February 24, 2025

Upper Cumberland Community Foundation Accepting Donations for Flood Relief

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation (UCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is now accepting donations for emergency flood relief efforts in Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties. In the aftermath of the devastating Feb. 2025 flood, the Upper Cumberland community is in desperate need of relief. All donations made to UCCF… KEEP READING

December 15, 2019

#WhyWhitley

Volunteers from Whitley County are fighting negative stereotypes about their area and focusing on the positive aspects of their county. With this initiative, the volunteer group started a fund through the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s affiliate Upper Cumberland Community Foundation for donations to benefit worthy causes that impact the lives of area residents. Their social… KEEP READING

July 21, 2019

Laurel County African American Heritage Center Receives Grant from Upper Cumberland Community Foundation

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation is honored to present a $5,000 check to the Laurel County African American Heritage Center. The funding is part of a larger effort to address food security issues in the region.  According to the most recent national data, more than 660,000 Kentuckians were considered food insecure in 2017, including an… KEEP READING