Elijah “Lige” Clarke (1942-1975) was a native of Hindman, Kentucky and a formative figure of the Queer Liberation Movement in the mid-20th Century. In the mid-1960’s, while he was in the US Army (with top security clearances, assigned to the Army’s Chief-of-Staff at the Pentagon), Lige would pass ... KEEP READING
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Introducing the Knott County Community Foundation
Welcome to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is pleased to announce its newest affiliate, the Knott County Community Foundation. The affiliate program was created to combine deep understanding of community priorities and passion of local ... KEEP READING
Introducing the Johnson County Community Foundation
Welcome to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is thrilled to announce its newest affiliate, the Johnson County Community Foundation. When the Foundation developed its affiliate community foundation network, they wanted to use the experience ... KEEP READING
Introducing the Letcher County Community Foundation
Welcome to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is delighted to announce its newest affiliate, the Letcher County Community Foundation. Affiliates community foundations combine the passion of local people living within that community with the ... KEEP READING
Transforming Big Ideas into Action: Building Locally-Controlled Philanthropy
The Appalachian Big Ideas Festival brought together leaders in building locally controlled philanthropy for one of the community conversations sessions. The panel included Leslie County Community Foundation’s Board member, Kirsten Webb, Perry County Community Foundation’s Wanda Brown, the ... KEEP READING
Community Support for Generations
What is your vision for your community? The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky consistently asks this question to donors, boards, affiliates and program directors. It's a part of the overall concept of rising where we're rooted. And, we're proud to say that the answers are often turned into ... KEEP READING
Floyd County Community Foundation establishes Floyd County (Allen KY) Crisis Fund
The Floyd County Community Foundation has established a Floyd County (Allen KY) Crisis Fund to support the victims, families, and the community in the aftermath of the Allen KY mass shooting on June 30, 2022. "We are in a state of disbelief. Our hearts are broken. We have lost three police ... KEEP READING
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Again Acknowledged for Excellence
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has once again been approved for re-accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. National Standards ensures that we have policies in place for financial stability and longevity, affirming our continued commitment to excellence ... KEEP READING
Unprecedented Public Funding Opportunities are Accessible to Eastern Kentucky Communities
Multiply your community impact with the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky through the L.I.F.T. Fund In order to capture this funding, our communities must be ready to submit competitive applications. A major barrier many communities face is a lack of access to required matching funds for ... KEEP READING
