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The ARH Foundation is a fundraising arm of the not-for-profit Appalachian Regional Healthcare system.

An investment in ARH is one that offers a lifetime of rewards by enhancing healthy lifestyles and saving lives.

02/19/2026

Next up in our series is Michael McGill. Michael serves as one of two new Philanthropy Officers with the ARH Foundation, where he supports fundraising and donor engagement efforts across the Cumberland Valley, Kentucky River and Big Sandy regions. He joined the foundation team in September 2025. Michael spent the first part of his career in higher education — teaching and serving as an administrator — before transitioning to the rural health field about eight years ago. His background in marketing and workforce development gives him a unique perspective on how partnerships and people power strong health systems. His favorite part of the job? Being out in our communities, having conversations and building relationships that support better health care for our region.
www.ARH.org/donate

02/16/2026

Your generosity strengthens the place we call home. Thank you for investing in Appalachia and helping our communities rise together. www.ARH.org/donate

02/14/2026

This Valentine's Day, give something you can't wrap. Your time. Your care. Volunteer with ARH. www.ARH.org/volunteers

02/12/2026

It starts with you.
Your gift lifts Appalachian communities—one family, one community, one hopeful tomorrow at a time.
Visit www.ARH.org/donate today.

02/10/2026

ARH NEWS RELEASE – ARH Foundation Awards $5,000 to Support HCTC Food Pantry

HAZARD, Ky. – The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities has awarded a $5,000 community grant to the Hazard Independent College Foundation to support a new food pantry initiative serving students at Hazard Community and Technical College.
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The food pantry will provide free, nutritious groceries and essential household items to college students experiencing food insecurity. The initiative is expected to support approximately 100–250 students and is focused on reducing food insecurity, improving academic persistence and completion, and promoting health and wellness so students can remain enrolled and focused on their educational goals.

“The Hazard Independent College Foundation is grateful for Appalachian Regional Healthcare’s continued partnership and support of Hazard Community and Technical College students,” said Jennifer Lindon, PhD, President and CEO of Hazard Community and Technical College. “The ARH Foundation’s monetary donation to the food pantries will help students feed their families and remain in college, ultimately leading students to program completion and rewarding careers.”

Read the full article at https://ecs.page.link/LpZkt

02/04/2026

ARH NEWS RELEASE – ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass to Support NICU Families

The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass to provide comfort bags for families with infants receiving care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center and Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center.

Both Highlands ARH and Hazard ARH offer Level II NICU services, providing specialized care for infants born moderately premature or with medical conditions requiring advanced monitoring and support beyond a standard newborn nursery. Level II NICUs support infants who need assistance with feeding, temperature regulation, and respiratory intervention, while also stabilizing newborns who may require transfer for higher-level care—helping families remain closer to home whenever possible.

Read the full article at https://ecs.page.link/Ykd7X

02/03/2026

Next in our Meet the Team series is Amanda Fryman, who has been with ARH since 1999. Amanda manages $48.8 million in active grant funding and has $16.7 million in funding in progress. Her work continues to expand access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and support long‑term community health across the ARH system. In 2025, Amanda helped advance major initiatives, including mobile outreach and screening events supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission and progress on the ARH Allied Health Academy in Hazard funded by the Economic Development Administration. Amanda’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to service help ensure ARH and the ARH Foundation continue delivering every day.
www.ARH.org/donate

02/01/2026

February is American Heart Month. The ARH Foundation proudly supports this effort as we live our mission to further healthcare, education, and community involvement across Southern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.

01/28/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors—that’s the ARH Foundation. Every dollar you give stays here to support families,and community programs across our service area. Join us by visiting www.ARH.org/donate today.

01/26/2026

Discover meaningful ways to give back in your community! Explore the ARH Volunteer Services program and find volunteer opportunities that make a real difference right where you live. Learn more at www.ARH.org/volunteers.

01/20/2026

Meet Alexa Bolling, next up in our Meet the Team series and Regional Volunteer Coordinator with Appalachian Regional Healthcare and the ARH Foundation. Alexa’s journey into philanthropy began as a college intern at another foundation, where she deepened her understanding of the field and discovered her passion for service. A Morehead State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, she blends heart and strategy as she works to strengthen the ARH volunteer program—making it easier for neighbors across Appalachia to get involved and make a difference. Today, she is dedicated to rebuilding and revitalizing our volunteer program to better support the communities we serve. Her commitment to hands‑on service and meaningful connection drives the impact she makes every day. Ready to serve with us? Learn more and apply to volunteer by visiting www.ARH.org/volunteers.

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Lexington, KY
41701

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606-439-6980

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https://www.arh.org/donate

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