ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities

03/23/2026

Every gift makes a local impact.
At the ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities, 100% of every dollar donated stays in the communities we serve, giving donors confidence that their support is making a meaningful difference.
www.ARH.org/donate

03/20/2026

Let’s golf. Let’s give.
⛳️Join us May 18 at the ARH Foundation Golf Classic at Greenbrier Golf & Country Club and help make every swing count for healthier communities across Appalachia. Sponsorships and teams are still available—but spots are filling quickly.
👉 Register or sponsor today: www.arh.org/golf
👉 Can’t attend but want to give? www.arh.org/donate Your support makes a lasting impact—on and off the course.

03/17/2026

NEWS RELEASE – ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Awards $5,000 to Pine Mountain Search and Rescue

WHITESBURG, KY – The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities has awarded a $5,000 Community Grant to Pine Mountain Search & Rescue to strengthen emergency response readiness across Letcher County and surrounding communities.
Serving over 21,000 residents, Pine Mountain Search and Rescue operates in some of the most rugged and remote terrain in Eastern Kentucky. Formed by local woodsmen, law enforcement officers, and first responders, the all-volunteer organization provides specialized search and rescue operations for individuals who become lost, injured, or stranded in wilderness areas. The team also plays a critical role during natural disasters, assisting with debris removal, supply distribution, shelter support, and emergency transportation when traditional response resources are limited or delayed.
This grant will allow for important equipment upgrades that enhance mission-critical communication, vehicle visibility, transportation reliability, and responder safety. Funding will provide updated radios, a 360-degree lighting system for the team’s primary response vehicle, replacement tires for response vehicles and the supply trailer, and updated technical rescue equipment including helmets, boots, gloves, and certified rescue belts necessary for high-risk operations such as establishing rappel lines. Together, these investments directly strengthen operational readiness and ensure the team can continue delivering safe and effective emergency response services.
“In a region where geography can slow traditional response times, Pine Mountain Search & Rescue is an essential partner. Providing them with reliable equipment strengthens our entire emergency response network and ultimately improves safety outcomes for the people we serve,” said Jamie Easterling, CEO of Whitesburg ARH.
Read the full article at https://ecs.page.link/eNjCk

ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Mission Statement To further healthcare, education and community involvement in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia through philanthropy and fundraising for Appalachian Regional Healthcare. The ARH Foundation wants to make it simple for you to make an...

03/10/2026

Because home is worth investing in—and every dollar helps our communities thrive. www.ARH.org/donate

03/09/2026

Save the Date! ⛳️ Join us May 18, 2026, at Greenbrier Golf & Country Club for the ARH Foundation Charity Golf Classic—supporting healthier communities across Appalachia. Learn more today by visiting www.ARH.org/golf and contact us at 866-940-4572 with any questions.

03/08/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, leadership, and impact of women everywhere. When women are supported, communities are stronger and futures are brighter. Happy International Women's Day.

03/05/2026

Service is at the heart of what we do. The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities team spent the day serving at the Johnson County Senior Citizen Center as part of our Giving With Our Hands initiative—giving time, care, and compassion to our neighbors.

Johnson County Senior Citizens Ctr

03/04/2026

Next in our Meet the Team series is Whittney Allen, Director of Foundation Marketing & Communications. In this role, Whittney leads marketing, brand strategy, and communications across ARH’s 14-hospital system in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia—ensuring that the impact of philanthropy is visible, meaningful, and rooted in the communities it serves. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Arts, bringing together clinical insight and strategic communication to advance mission-driven work. Whittney serves on the Morehead State University Nursing Advisory Council, where she was named the 2026 recipient of the Rising Eagle Alumni Award. She has also been commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Andy Beshear, recognizing her service and leadership across the Commonwealth.

02/28/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors means showing up, lending a hand, and caring for people in our own communities. This is what support looks like when it stays close to home. Learn more today at www.ARH.org/volunteers

02/23/2026

Kindness starts with you. When you give locally, your generosity stays close to home, supporting neighbors, causes, and communities across our service area.
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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