Oct 10, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar Emma Gay knows how important it is for young girls to attend their high school prom. She collected donations for this year’s Leslie County High School prom and donated dresses, shoes, makeup, and jewelry to the school’s youth service center, so...
Oct 10, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar McClellan Sizemore, a Jackson City School student, wanted to help local and area residents recover from horrific floods that devastated portions of Eastern Kentucky. She collected donations and purchased cleaning supplies to help with the...
Sep 22, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar and Rose Hill Christian School student Isabel Hensley donated clothing and hygiene items to Safe Harbor of Northeast Kentucky, an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. “I’ve toured the facility, met families, and learned how Safe...
Sep 22, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar Todd Prater donated Teddy Bears to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office for officers to give to children who experience traumatic situations. Todd, a Floyd Central High School student, sold dog treats to help pay for the cost of the Teddy Bears. The...
Sep 22, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar Emma Moore, left, launched a mentoring program at Williamsburg Independent Elementary School. The Stinger Program pairs high school students with fourth-grade elementary students to help with academic, emotional, and social needs. Emma and other...
Sep 21, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar Blair Corbin organized a Hygiene for Hope campaign to support Green County High School students for her community service project. She spent $231 collected in a school fundraiser to purchase various personal care items. Students also donated hair...
Sep 14, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar and East Carter High School student Jennifer Nguyen organized a community food drive for Carter County Family Resource Center to help feed middle school students and their families during the summer break. She set up donation stations in Morehead...
Sep 13, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar and Buckhorn High School student Mackenzie McIntosh helped paint the hallways and classrooms of AB Combs Elementary School, which for the second year is hosting students from flood-damaged schools. Robinson Elementary and Buckhorn School share the...
Sep 13, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar and Harlan County High School student Kenneth Sergent combined two of his favorite things – kayaking and the river – to better serve his community. He and a group of volunteers loaded up their kayaks and paddled up and down the river picking up...
Sep 11, 2023
2022 Rogers Scholar Brooklyn Adams is showing some love to new and expectant moms at Haven Care Center. She donated diapers and wipes to the local pregnancy center. “This project is special to me, because many families are struggling with financial burdens. It is...
