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By Jessica Bledsoe Are you currently running your side hustle or business venture as a sole proprietor? Being a sole proprietor is a fantastic way to dip your toes into starting your own venture; however, as your business grows and thrives, it's crucial to think about something incredibly ... KEEP READING

STANVILLE, KY, May 18 2025 — The Floyd County Community Foundation (FCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, awarded the Bertee & Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship to six Betsy Layne High School students. The scholarships were presented by FCCF board member, Rhonda Clark, at ... KEEP READING

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation (UCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, has established and is accepting donations for the Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund. The fund is designed to provide flexible support to those affected by the May 16, 2025, tornadoes that struck ... KEEP READING

PAINTSVILLE, KY, May 16 2025 — The Johnson County Community Foundation (JoCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, awarded the Midway University Scholarship to Johnson County High School senior Mayson Delong. This scholarship award totals $10,000 per semester, and it was ... KEEP READING

PAINTSVILLE, KY, May 14, 2025 — The Johnson County Community Foundation (JoCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, awarded a $3,500 grant to the Kiwanis Club of Paintsville to support the preservation of the Paintsville Kiwanis Fishing Pier, located at Paintsville Lake State ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe Spring has officially sprung in the 606, and we couldn’t be happier to see the mountains lush and green again. Many of our seasonal farmers markets and produce stands have reopened for the season, and the warm weather is inspiring us to get outside and, hopefully, do some local ... KEEP READING

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 ... KEEP READING