2018 Rogers Scholar Kelsie Hammons of McCreary County lends a helping hand

by sdodson | Oct 15, 2019 | News, Rogers Scholars, Youth Programs

2018 Rogers Scholar Kelsie Hammons of McCreary County organized a community fundraiser to support St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital and Ronald McDonald House for her community service project. Hammons, a graduate of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers...

2018 Rogers Scholar Camryn Deaton of Laurel County organizes clothing drive

by sdodson | Oct 1, 2019 | News, Rogers Scholars, Youth Programs

While searching for ideas for her Rogers Scholars community service project, Camryn Deaton of Laurel County decided to take a step back and survey the community’s needs. Deaton, a 2018 graduate of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars program, did not...

2018 Rogers Scholar Madi Smoot prepares meal for Haven House Homeless Shelter

by sdodson | Sep 19, 2019 | News, Rogers Scholars, Youth Programs

2018 Rogers Scholar Madi Smoot is helping the homeless in Breathitt County. Smoot, a graduate of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars program, organized and prepared a meal for Haven House Homeless Shelter for her community service project. “Seeing the...

2018 Rogers Scholar Nicole Hesse of Wayne County organizes sock drive

by sdodson | Sep 16, 2019 | News, Rogers Scholars, Youth Programs

2018 Rogers Scholar Nicole Hesse of Wayne County organized a sock drive to help support students and organizations in her community. Hesse, a graduate of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars program, partnered with students and staff at Wayne County High...

2018 Rogers Scholar Kacie Howard of Magoffin County organizes children’s book drive

by sdodson | Aug 26, 2019 | News, Rogers Scholars, Youth Programs

2018 Rogers Scholar Kacie Howard of Magoffin County loves to read. Howard knows the importance of developing strong reading skills at an early age and she wants more school-age children to share her passion for reading. A graduate of The Center for Rural Development’s...

Rogers Scholars Award named for Al Cornett

by sdodson | Aug 23, 2019 | News, Rogers Scholars, Youth Programs

The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars Program has named its leadership award after well-known Cumberland resident, Al Cornett. Dr. W. Bruce Ayers, Chairman of The Center’s Board of Directors, said that Mr. Cornett, a 96-year old WWII veteran, was being...