2020 Rogers Scholar Malorie York delivers care packages to health care workers in Estill County
2020 Rogers Scholar Malorie York delivers care packages to health care workers in Estill County thanking them for their continued service during COVID-19. Malorie, a student at Estill County High School, organized “A Hand...
2020 Rogers Scholar Macy Daugherty donates luggage to foster care children
2020 Rogers Scholar Macy Daugherty delivers suitcases, backpacks, and duffel bags donated through her “Love Luggage” community service project to Amy Heath of the McCreary County Department for Community Based Services and...
Support Rogers Scholars on Dec. 1 GivingTuesday
The Center for Rural Development is asking supporters to make a difference in the lives of young people in Southern and Eastern Kentucky by giving back to the Rogers Scholars program on Dec. 1—GivingTuesday. Rogers...
2020 Rogers Scholar Alyssa Howard donates Summer Fun Baskets to Elliott County students
2020 Rogers Scholar Alyssa Howard donates Summer Fun Baskets filled with children’s games and activities to Elliott County Family Resource Center coordinator Missy Simmons. Alyssa, a student at Elliott County High School,...
2020 Rogers Scholar Eric Billips makes face masks for Boyd County essential workers
2020 Rogers Scholar Eric Billips displays an assortment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) he made at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric, a student at Ashland’s Paul Blazer High School, put his engineering skills...
2020 Rogers Scholar Breydy Daniels helps overcome isolation during COVID-19
2020 Rogers Scholar and Harlan County High School student Breydy Daniels stands in front of a large Plexiglass visiting booth that he and his father, Ron, built for Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Rogers...
Alumni member Lamon Hubbs says The Center’s youth programs helped change his life and career
Business owner and entrepreneur Lamon Hubbs of Wayne County says The Center for Rural Development’s youth leadership programs helped mold his life and career. Hubbs attended all three of The Center’s youth programs—Rogers...
The Center for Rural Development is now accepting applications for 2021 Rogers Scholars program
The Center for Rural Development is issuing a call for applications for the 2021...
2019 Rogers Scholar Collin Taylor donates supplies to Williamsburg Independent
2019 Rogers Scholar Collin Taylor is providing school supplies for students at Williamsburg Independent. “I have been in the same school building since I was in kindergarten and giving back to the kids in my school just...
2019 Rogers Scholar Isaiah Salyer of Magoffin County coordinates Panther Donation Project
2019 Rogers Scholar and Magoffin County High School student Isaiah Salyer is giving back to students at his former elementary school. Salyer coordinated the Panther Donation Project to provide essential clothing items and...
2019 Rogers Scholar Summer Evans launches ‘Support Your Local Farmer’ initiative
2019 Rogers Scholar and Estill County High School student Summer Evans is encouraging her community to support local farmers. She organized “Support Your Local Farmer” initiative to draw attention to the importance of...
2019 Rogers Scholar Annabelle Abner donates face masks to health-care employees
2019 Rogers Scholar Annabelle Abner has always had a passion for helping others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Abner decided the best way she could help people and reduce the spread of the virus was to make protective face...
2019 Rogers Scholar Lauren Horn of Martin County lends a helping hand to those in need
2019 Rogers Scholar and Martin County High School student Lauren Horn is supporting her community by lending a helping hand to those who need it the most during COVID-19. Horn organized the “Helping Hands” community service...
2019 Rogers Scholar Shane Messer shares love for music through Daily Music Theory video project
2019 Rogers Scholar and Pineville Independent High School student Shane Messer is sharing his love for music through interactive music videos. He started the Daily Music Theory video project, which includes a series of...
2019 Rogers Scholar Ally Hobbs organizes Cleaning Up Lake Cumberland
2019 Rogers Scholar Allyson “Ally” Hobbs is making Lake Cumberland a cleaner and safer place for tourists to enjoy this summer. Hobbs, a student at Southwestern High School, organized “Cleaning Up Lake Cumberland” for her...