Northfork Local Foods
A newly formed non-profit working to increase access to locally grown/produced foods, including support of Perry County Farmer's Market, Farm to School Program, and more.
Pathfinders of Perry County, Kentucky
Non-profit citizens action group. Partners with InVision Hazard on River Arts Greenway project, provide a kid's club that conducts community improvement activities, and more.
Hindman Settlement School
The first rural settlement school in America. Provides educational programming and works to preserve and promote cultural heritage of the region. Though located in neighboring Knott County, numerous participants noted this organization as a local asset.
Kentucky River Area Development District
Serving the Counties of: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe, KRADD works with city and county governments to improve the quality of life in the region.
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
Makes grants to community groups supporting arts/culture/recreation, civic engagement, education, youth programs, housing and health initiatives, and the environment.