The Center for Rural Development garnered seven awards and statewide recognition for its public relations and marketing efforts in the 2011 Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC) Awards of Excellence…
sdodsonDecember 15, 2011
The Center for Rural Development ushered in the Christmas season Monday night at its annual Spirit of Giving community tree-lighting ceremony and a special night of holiday festivities. About 300…
sdodsonNovember 29, 2011
Holiday music by the Bell Tones children’s choir, drawings for free show tickets and giveaways, refreshments, and even a visit from Santa Claus all are part of a special night…
sdodsonNovember 18, 2011
Representatives from current and potential participating counties in a new philanthropy initiative met this week at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset to discuss how Appalachian counties can start…
sdodsonNovember 15, 2011
Move over Ebenezer Scrooge! This holiday season, celebrate a new Christmas tradition with an enchanting “moosical” adventure about a fun-loving moose whose dream is to fly with Santa’s reindeer. Mooseltoe,…
sdodsonNovember 14, 2011
Those who might have missed The Center for Rural Development’s 15th anniversary celebration on Sept. 30 in Somerset will have the opportunity to view the event in the comfort of…
sdodsonNovember 9, 2011
HAZARD,Ky.—Three of Kentucky’s top education supporters were recognized for their work in helping advance education in Southern and Eastern Kentucky at Forward in the Fifth’s 25thanniversary celebration and “Unbridled Learning”…
sdodsonNovember 8, 2011
Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers today announced $1 million in ARC grants to support the Appalachian Rural Development Philanthropy Initiative (ARDPI). Governor Beshear joined Appalachian Regional Commission Federal…
Gretchen WheelerNovember 7, 2011
To get a deeper understanding of issues in Southern and Eastern Kentucky that often lead young people to leave the largely rural region, The Center for Rural Development’s Higher Education…
sdodsonOctober 28, 2011
