[PIKEVILLE, KY, May 1] — The Pikeville Community Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $15,500 to Shelby Valley High School seniors during their awards ceremony on May 1, 2023. The scholarships were funded by the Woodrow and Evelyn Johnson fund, advised by the Pikeville Community Foundation, and ... KEEP READING
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Johnson County Community Foundation Awards $10,000 Midway University Scholarship
PAINTSVILLE, KY, May 22 — The Johnson County Community Foundation awarded high school student Kendyl Rhealyn Moore with a $10,000 Midway University Scholarship on May 22, 2023. The Paintsville High School awards ceremony was held at the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum. Connie Bayes, Johnson ... KEEP READING
The Floyd County Community Foundation Awards $4,000 In Scholarships
The Floyd County Community Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $4,000 to Betsy Lane High School seniors during their recent awards ceremony. The scholarships were funded by the Dr. Bertee (Bert T.) and Mrs. Retta Faye (Jett) Adkins Scholarship fund, advised by the Floyd County Community ... KEEP READING
Pikeville Community Foundation Awards $60,000 For Food Security Programs
The Pikeville Community Foundation recently awarded $60,000 to community-based nonprofits administering food security programs in Pike County. Their list of grantee partners includes Helping Hands of Phelps, Faith Life Ministries, Grace Community Kitchen, Pikeville Community Kitchen, Church of God ... KEEP READING
From Strangers to Supporters: The SEKY Entrepreneur’s Guide to Networking
By Jordyne Carmack, PhD You’ve heard all of the clichés before. “Your network is your net worth!” “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” If the thought of attending a networking event (for the first or hundredth ... KEEP READING
Alumni Spotlight: Velvet Whiskey Candle Co.
By Lacie DeGough Although Kazzi King—owner of Velvet Whiskey Candle Co.—won $3,500 in Invest 606’s 2021 pitch competition, she rarely mentions the prize money when she speaks about the impact that Invest 606 had on her business. What really made an impression on her was the coaching that she ... KEEP READING
Who Won the 2024 Invest 606 Final Pitch?
By Lacie DeGough Entrepreneurs: how could a $15,000 cash prize impact the trajectory of your business? Imagine a pitch competition specifically designed for small businesses in the 606 area code, offering monetary prizes with the goal of accelerating the growth of local enterprises. Now guess ... KEEP READING
Letcher County Community Foundation Establishes Boulder Run Disc Golf Course Campaign Fund
The Letcher County Community Foundation has established a campaign fund that will be used to finance a free-to-use disc golf course in Jenkins, Kentucky. Interested donors can make a donation to the fund to support this cause, or they can choose to sponsor a hole on the course. All donations are ... KEEP READING
We Are Participating in KY Gives Day!
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and its affiliates will be participating in KY Gives Day, an annual day of online giving, on May 7, 2024. On this day, the online event will be active and accepting donations from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Anyone can make a difference in the Appalachian region by ... KEEP READING