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The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is pleased  to announce that we have recently been approved  for re-accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. This accreditation, signified by the Seal shown here, indicates that the Foundation ... KEEP READING

This month marks the beginning of our Foundation’s 10th year. We believe our success in growing from start-up to scale-up calls for celebration. It also calls for forward thinking because there’s no doubt, our greatest accomplishments as a Foundation and as the Appalachian region still lie ... KEEP READING

Hazard, KY— The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is pleased to announce our newest affiliate, the Pikeville Community Foundation supporting Pikeville and Pike County.  This affiliate provides a structure for individuals, families and businesses with a passion for their community to build ... KEEP READING

The Perry County Community Foundation is honored to present a check in the amount of $17,300.00 to Northfork Local Foods. 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 ... KEEP READING

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 ... KEEP READING

In March 2017, when her church’s regular Wednesday evening Bible study meeting facilitated a story circle about health and wellness, Kay Jones may not have realized her life was about to change.  Kay told the gathering she had been on a healing journey for over a year and lost more ... KEEP READING

The Kentucky Double Dollars program increases access to fresh, locally raised produce, meat, eggs, and dairy for families who are low-income while at the same time increasing sales and income for Kentucky farmers. It does this by matching eligible purchases made with SNAP (formerly known as ... KEEP READING

There has never been a better time to make a long term investment in your community and the causes you care about the most.  Thanks to the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit, businesses and individuals are now eligible to receive substantial state tax credits for gifts to endowed charitable ... KEEP READING