View Our 2022 Annual Report
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
cropped Foundation logo2

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

We Do Things Differently

  • Donor Portal
  • Financials
  • News & Stories
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Give
    • PlaceholderGIVING GIFTS AND CREATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES
    • types of fundsTypes of Funds
    • ways to giveWays to Give
    • list of fundsList of Funds
    • foundation icons professional advisorProfessional Advisors
  • Affiliates
    • PlaceholderCONNECTING LEADERS TO SHARE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
    • community affiliatesAffiliate Communities
    • leadership developmentLeadership Development
  • Our Work
    • PlaceholderTHE COMMUNITIES AND OTHER AREAS WE FUND
    • regional impactRegional Impact
    • partnersOur Partners
    • student scholarshipsStudent Scholarships
    • foundation icons TA puzzleCapacity Building
  • Invest
    • PlaceholderAPPALACHIAN IMPACT FUND ADVANCES OPPORTUNITY IN EASTERN KENTUCKY
    • AIFAppalachian Impact Fund
    • investorsAppalachian Impact Fund Investments
    • granteesAppalachian Impact Fund Grantees
  • About
    • PlaceholderKENTUCKY IS RISING WHERE WE’RE ROOTED
    • approachOur Approach
    • team boardTeam & Board
    • foundation icons FAQFrequently Asked Questions
  • Give Now

JCCF Story

November 7, 2017

The Jackson County Community Foundation: Celebrating Local Treasures, Building A Lasting Legacy

Share on:

Since incorporating as a Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky affiliate in 2013, Jackson County has raised over $80,000 to support good work happening throughout the county.

With lush rolling hills, thousands of acres preserved in national forest, and some of the best waterfalls and swimming holes in the state, it’s hard not to think of Jackson County as one of Kentucky’s most prized treasures. 

In recognition of one of Jackson County’s greatest treasures- its people- the Jackson County Community Foundation created their annual Local Treasures celebration. Jackson County Community Foundation board chair, Rodney Chrisman, says it’s had a positive impact on the community, “The event helps bring attention to people doing good things in our community while raising funds to support our work.” This year, the celebration brought together 140 local residents to honor the county’s many veterans, hosted a delicious meal with 20 table sponsors made up of local businesses and organizations, and raised over $17,000 for the fund.  

Since incorporating as a Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky affiliate in 2013, Jackson County has raised over $80,000 to support good work happening throughout the county. Chrisman says a major priority for the Foundation is creating a permanent endowment that will stay in Jackson County forever and continually grow philanthropic giving to support the community.  In addition to endowment building, the Foundation’s board makes grants to community-led activities like McKee’s Trail Town initiative and a project that built picnic shelters near Flat Lick Falls, investments that build on the beautiful natural assets of the county and support eco-tourism and economic development opportunities. 

We’re building something the community can believe in.

Rodney Chrisman, Jackson County Community Foundation

Chrisman says he’s proud of the work the Jackson County Community Foundation and other affiliate funds are doing because together they can create a lasting legacy for Eastern Kentucky, “In our region, we must take the bull by the horns and do something on our own to help the future of our communities. We are doing this work for ourselves and for our future.” 

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Affiliate Stories, Jackson County, Press Releases

Ready to Keep Reading
More Stories You'll Love

June 1, 2022

Celebrating Kentuckian and LGBTQ+ Activist, Lige Clarke

December 22, 2022

Housing Can’t Wait

December 22, 2022

Newly Appointed Executive Director of the Appalachian Impact Fund

November 22, 2022

Introducing the Knott County Community Foundation

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky logo

Footer

  • Give
    • Placeholder
    • types of fundsTypes of Funds
    • ways to giveWays to Give
    • list of fundsList of Funds
    • foundation icons professional advisorProfessional Advisors
  • Affiliates
    • Placeholder
    • community affiliatesAffiliate Communities
    • leadership developmentLeadership Development
  • Our Work
    • Placeholder
    • regional impactRegional Impact
    • partnersOur Partners
    • student scholarshipsStudent Scholarships
    • foundation icons TA puzzleCapacity Building
  • Invest
    • Placeholder
    • AIFAppalachian Impact Fund
    • investorsAppalachian Impact Fund Investments
    • granteesAppalachian Impact Fund Grantees
  • About
    • Placeholder
    • approachOur Approach
    • team boardTeam & Board
    • foundation icons FAQFrequently Asked Questions
  • Give Now
  • Financials
  • News & Stories
  • Contact

T. (606) 439-1357 | 420 Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701 | info@appalachianky.org

community foundation accredited

Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Sitemap

Copyright © 2023 FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY

made by P&P