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Blue Grass Community Foundation

BGCF builds generous, vibrant, equitable and engaged communities in Central and Appalachia Kentucky through the power of philanthropy.
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Blue Grass Community Foundation offers you a convenient, simple way to organize your charitable giving so that you can make strategic, informed decisions about where and when you give. Blue Grass Community Foundation is where people go to give—of their passion, money and ideas—to enhance the quality of life in Central and Eastern Kentucky. We help individuals, families, businesses, communities and

nonprofit organizations establish charitable funds, guide their resources to support causes they care about, meet community needs and make a difference.

05/27/2026

School breaks mean missed meals for many children.

The Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative, a community-advised committee of BGCF, was proud to support Community Inspired Lexington's “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Spring Break” program. The citywide effort met children and families where they were, delivering meals and support while school was out.

The impact:
🥪 428 children served each day
📍 7 locations
🎒 27 schools and child care centers reached
🫶 2,140 people supported

🖤 Gifts to the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative help fund programs that meet real needs and strengthen Black communities in Fayette County. Learn more about LBPI: bgcf.org/LBPI

05/25/2026

🎉 MAY BGCF ANNIVERSARIES! 🎉
This month, we’re celebrating three wonderful members of the BGCF team who bring so much talent, heart, and dedication to the work we do every day.

Jane, Courtney, and Kristen — thank you for the energy, care, and passion you bring to our team and community. We’re so grateful to have you as part of BGCF! 💙

Help us celebrate these special anniversaries and swipe through to learn more about our May celebrants!

05/22/2026

Big news for local journalism in Lexington!

Congratulations to Smiley Pete Publishing on being selected as one of only 10 news organizations nationwide for the Lenfest News Creator Collaborative, a national initiative from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism .

Through this opportunity, Smiley Pete will explore new ways to connect local reporting with local audiences, including partnerships with independent creators, short-form video and audio storytelling and new strategies to reach people where they are.

We’re proud to support this work alongside Press Forward Blue Grass, an initiative of BGCF, as part of our shared commitment to a stronger local news and information ecosystem.

Trusted local journalism helps people feel more connected to their community. We’re excited to see how Smiley Pete brings this national opportunity home to Lexington!

🗞️ Learn more: https://www.bgcf.org/stories/smiley-pete-publishing-llc-selected-for-national-lenfest-news-creator-collaborative/

05/20/2026

Make plans to attend Casa de la Cultura de Ky's upcoming FREE event South of the Border: A Community Conversation on Latin American Migration.

Migration is often discussed through policy and politics. This event looks beyond the headlines and brings the focus back to people, stories and lived experience.

Hear from voices in academia, advocacy, law and the arts as they explore the forces shaping Latin American migration and what they mean for our shared community.

The evening will also feature a performance by Raíces, Casa de la Cultura’s Peruvian dancers, followed by a reception with light refreshments.

🗓️ Thursday, May 28
🕖️ Program begins at 7pm
📍 The Kentucky Theatre, State Theatre

🎟️ Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/south-of-the-bordersouth-of-the-border-analyzing-the-socioeconomic-and-political-drivers-of-latin-american-migration

05/15/2026

We’re grateful to Ballast, Inc. for featuring Lisa Ashner Adkins, President/CEO of BGCF, in the latest issue of Ballast’s magazine.

In conversation with Trent Lakes, Lisa shared how BGCF works with charitable individuals, families, businesses and their advisors to make giving more organized, personal and impactful.

Collaborations with financial planners like Ballast help clients turn charitable goals into meaningful support for the causes and communities they love.🩵 💚

📖 Read the full issue: https://issuu.com/ballastplan/docs/ballast_magazine_-_1.4

05/14/2026

🧡 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS GRANT: MEET THE FINALISTS 🧡

Meet Northside Common Market / Julietta Market

Their Free Community Cooking Classes program helps Fayette County residents learn how to prepare healthy, affordable meals at home.

Through hands-on classes, practical nutrition education, and budget-friendly recipes, participants gain confidence in the kitchen while improving food security and overall wellness.

This initiative creates lasting impact by making healthy eating more accessible — one meal, one family, and one class at a time.

Want to hear more? Join us at the Finals on May 20th from 12-2PM at Harper Hall! 🎉

05/13/2026

🧡 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS GRANT: MEET THE FINALISTS 🧡

Meet Exhilarating Inc.

Their project, Teens Teach Tech, brings generations together by empowering youth ages 12–17 to teach digital skills to adults and seniors in our community.

From learning smartphone basics to staying safe online, this program helps bridge the digital divide while giving local teens valuable leadership and workforce experience.

It’s a powerful example of neighbors helping neighbors — and building confidence across generations along the way.

Come hear more about their vision at the Finals on May 20th from 12-2PM at Harper Hall! 🎉

05/12/2026

🧡 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS GRANT: MEET THE FINALISTS 🧡

Meet Neighbors Immigration Clinic

Their Access to Justice Initiative works to ensure immigrants in Fayette County have access to trusted, qualified immigration legal services and community education.

Through free consultations, partnerships with local organizations, and “Know Your Rights” programming, this initiative helps individuals and families navigate complex systems with dignity and support.

This project is about more than legal services — it’s about stability, opportunity, and creating a stronger community for everyone.

Join us at the Finals on May 20th from 12-2PM at Harper Hall to learn more about their incredible work. Reserve your FREE spot at lunch at the link in our coments or scan the QR in this post. 🧡

05/11/2026

💙 NEW DOGOOD RADIO HOUR!

This week, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Vivek Murthy for a conversation that feels especially important right now.

Dr. Murthy joins us to discuss his research on the loneliness epidemic, the importance of meaningful connection, and why getting involved in your community can be one of the most powerful antidotes to isolation.

We also talk about his recent time in Lexington, his love for U2, and the difference in spending time with Elmo and Barack Obama!

If you’ve ever felt disconnected - or wondered how to create deeper relationships where you live - this episode is for you.

Listen NOW on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or join us live at 2PM on MediaLex Radio!

05/06/2026

A big day in Clark County!

This morning, Clark County Homeless Coalition cut the ribbon on its newly renovated and expanded shelter. The project included new ADA-accessible first-floor bedrooms and bathroom, along with an updated kitchen space.

The work was supported by a generous anonymous $250,000 grant from a BGCF fund holder, along with a $37,700 grant from the Clark County Community Foundation, a geographic component fund of BGCF, for the kitchen renovation.

BGCF's Halee Cunningham was there to celebrate this milestone with Terry Davidson, founder of Clark County Homeless Coalition, and Clark County Community Foundation board member Ros Gay.

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499 East High Street, Suite 112
Lexington, KY
40507

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18592253343

Website

http://www.bgcf.org/

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