Eastern Kentucky Local-Motive

02/20/2025

RED RIVER GORGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR FLOOD RELIEF

RED RIVER GORGE, KY, Feb. 20, 2025 — The Red River Gorge Community Foundation (RRGCF) https://bit.ly/RedRiverGorgeCF, an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is now accepting donations for emergency flood relief efforts in Estill, Lee, Menifee, Powell, and Wolfe counties. In the aftermath of the devastating Feb. 2025 flood, the Red River Gorge community is in desperate need of relief. All donations made to RRGCF between Feb. 20 - Apr. 30 will be designated for immediate needs for flood recovery efforts.

"In the aftermath of this devastating flood, the need for immediate assistance is critical,” says Joe Crawford, Red River Gorge Community Foundation Chair. “We urge everyone to support the recovery efforts by donating to the Red River Gorge Community Foundation. Your generous donation to RRGCF will be flexible dollars used to aid those affected by the disaster in our Red River Gorge counties. By contributing to the foundation, you’re helping to ensure that our community can rebuild and heal together. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact. Let’s come together and support those who need it most during this challenging time."

The impact of the flood on Appalachian Kentucky is heartbreaking. Fourteen deaths have now been reported. Small businesses, farms, homes, downtowns, and more have sustained significant damage. RRGCF is committed to rebuilding and restoring the Red River Gorge community, but the community foundation relies on support from donors. Donations made to RRGCF will be maximized to provide the best possible support for local flood victims.

The Red River Gorge Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. Their goal is to establish a permanent community endowment fund that will support local philanthropic goals in Estill, Lee, Menifee, Powell, and Wolfe counties both now and years into the future.

Tax-deductible donations to support flood relief efforts through RRGCF can be made online at https://bit.ly/RedRiverGorgeCF Checks can be mailed to the Red River Gorge Community Foundation at 420 Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701.

Contact information:
Red River Gorge Community Foundation
Kathy King Allen
(606) 216-3977
[email protected]

Release Date:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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