“YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE.” Step through the doors of the brand-new Magoffin County Career and Technical Center (MCCTC), and you’re greeted by these inspirational words. All thanks to the vision of a generous Magoffin Countian who laid the foundation for this transformative center, where futures are built and dreams come… Read More
The Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative, a community-advised committee of Blue Grass Community Foundation, is proudly recognizing community leaders who are driving positive change with the 2024 Grassroots Leadership Awards. Launched in 2021, this award honors and supports individuals at the forefront of addressing racial equity, disparities in the Black community,… Read More
BGCF365, a dynamic giving circle at Blue Grass Community Foundation for emerging philanthropists, hosted its annual grantmaking event, The Finals, on May 8 at The Melodeon in Downtown Lexington. The fast-paced event showcased three local nonprofits pitching innovative projects, vying for a total of $30,000 in grants. BGCF365 members… Read More
Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmembers, Lexington Parks & Recreation staff, the Fund for Greater Lexington, Blue Grass Community Foundation, and other attendees, broke ground on Lexington’s new 30-acre river park – Kelley’s Landing. The property is located off Old Richmond Road, near the I-75 bridge into Madison County. Read More
100+ newsrooms to receive $100,000 in general operating support over two years Applications will be accepted April 30 – June 12, 2024 at pressforward.news Press Forward, the $500 million movement to reimagine local news, will launch applications on April 30 for its first open call for funding focused on addressing… Read More
It isn’t often one person has the opportunity, ability and charisma to impact an entire community. It’s even more rare for someone to arrive in a small Kentucky town in adulthood and leave an imprint so large that the town now carries his legacy proudly after his passing. But sometimes,… Read More
Our amazing community of givers once again rallied in support of local nonprofits during the 13th annual GoodGiving Challenge, raising nearly $2.7 million for 195 local nonprofits in just four days! Created and hosted by Blue Grass Community Foundation and Smiley Pete Publishing, the GoodGiving Challenge is all about connecting… Read More
More than 77,000 physical pages of Fayette County’s historical records, spanning from the late 1700s through 1865, are now digitized and publicly accessible online, thanks to a major, first-of-its-kind project led by University of Kentucky scholars, students and community partners. The project aims to help families and researchers piece together… Read More
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau What if we could invest in projects that elevate our city, shape its character, and create lasting impact? What if we could transform Lexington into a model community that embraces innovation, fosters creativity,… Read More
Woods Chevrolet. Madison Garage. Low’s Discount Drug. The Teen Club. Macie’s Upholstery Shop. Eastern School of Hair Design. Andy’s Pizza Palace. Cherry’s. The Cherry Pit. If you’ve lived in Richmond, Kentucky between 1915 and 2023, the building standing at 110 South Second Street has likely played a role in your… Read More