GoodGiving Challenge 2019: $1.68 Million Raised for Local Nonprofits!

The ninth annual GoodGiving Challenge raised $1.68 million for 131 local nonprofits during the week-long online giving campaign that launched on Giving Tuesday.
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CLARK Scholarship Provides Students with Much-Needed Lift

CLARK Material Handling, the international manufacturer of forklifts headquartered in Lexington, has a commitment to giving back to the Lexington community by providing need-based scholarships…
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GRANT SPOTLIGHT: ITNBluegrass

SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS The Beulah S. Mays Charitable Endowment, a legacy fund at BGCF, supports individuals impacted by the debilitating effects of aging. It recently…
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Board Member Spotlight: Jenna Ramsey Mitchell

With a longstanding passion for children, families, community and Kentucky, Jenna Ramsey Mitchell is the perfect fit to serve on the Board of Directors for…
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In Challenging Times: Generosity Soars

Earlier this spring, Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) was gearing up for several exciting events centered on community, including On the Table discussions and Chris…
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Fund for Greater Lexington Awards $100,000 in Grants to Aid COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Blue Grass Community Foundation’s Board of Directors announced that it will grant $100,000 from the Fund for Greater Lexington community endowment fund to support several…
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Coronavirus Response Fund

  The Coronavirus Response Fund is a coalition of philanthropy, government, and business partners who united to create a Response Fund to rapidly deploy resources…
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A Year of Milestones for Town Branch Park

This year, Town Branch Park took an important step that demonstrates the successful incubation of the project. With the award of its 501(c)(3) status…
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GRANT SPOTLIGHT: 3.14 Going Forward Fund

It’s Not Just Pi in the Sky! Recognizing the underrepresentation of women and minorities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, an anonymous donor…
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PROFILE IN GIVING: Hiler Family Love Fund Builds Bridges

“I’m the fun guy,” said Whit Hiler, executive creative director of CORNETT, a marketing agency based in Lexington. “But Christy is the heart of our…
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