Progress means change, and the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative is recognizing Black community members who are leading that change with its 2022 Grassroots Leadership Awards. This award was initiated in 2021 to recognize and invest in individuals who are on the frontlines leading the vital work of addressing racial… Read More
By Scotty Patrick, Magoffin County Community Foundation chair I grew up in Magoffin County and learned a lot in my early years there. My teachers taught us the three Rs and the importance of respecting each other. My education extended beyond the classroom as I realized how those around… Read More
Kentucky native and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians, Chris Stapleton has received numerous awards for his work: eight Grammys, seven Academy of Country Music awards, 14 Country Music Association awards and five Billboard music awards, just to name a few. His songs appeal to music fans… Read More
A third of a child’s life is spent sleeping, and the connection between quality rest and adequate emotional, physical and mental growth is clear. But 25% of children have a sleep disorder, which can lead to other long-term health problems, such as inattentiveness in school, obesity, behavioral issues and… Read More
Over 50 years ago, when C.W. Sulier invited several Lexington philanthropists to come together to discuss establishing Blue Grass Community Foundation, Evangelos (Angel) Levas was at the table. In fact, he provided the table. Angel, a personal friend of the Suliers, was also… Read More
It isn’t often that Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) makes a public announcement about a new charitable fund. But when the fund is established by the most generous person on the planet, it is a newsworthy event. Kris Kringle (aka Pere Noel, St. Nicholas, Pelznickel, Sinterklaas and, most famously, Santa… Read More
No one’s legacy looms larger over Blue Grass Community Foundation than John R. Hall. We were saddened to learn he passed away on Thanksgiving at the age of 88. You didn’t have to know John long before you learned of his love of his alma mater, Vanderbilt University. John was… Read More
The Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative at Blue Grass Community Foundation granted $2,500 to support the educational and community programming component of a mural commissioned by the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative at the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning. The artwork, “The Weeping Wall,” will be created by artist Kiptoo… Read More
In the summer of 2021, Believing In Forever Inc facilitated its Community On The Corners initiative where Devine Carama and JK-47 engaged in community pop-performances in underserved neighborhoods in Lexington. During these performances, volunteers from several local organizations distributed free food, bottled water, baby products, household cleaning items and children’s books,… Read More
Art Salomon has worn a lot of hats at Blue Grass Community Foundation over the past 25 years: board member, board chair, finance and audit committee chair, fundholder, Legacy Society member, donor, advocate. “I was looking for that one cause I could believe in,” says Art, “and Blue Grass… Read More
