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We are improving lives by addressing critical issues surrounding literacy, food insecurity, and access to traditional arts.

MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF Central Appalachia

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Honoring the past, improving the present, and planning for the future of central Appalachia.

Since our founding in 1902, Hindman Settlement School has evolved to meet the changing needs of the region. The Settlement’s work today includes education and service programs that address the critical needs of youth and families while promoting the rich traditional arts of Appalachia.

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Many of the Settlements ReadingCorps and MathCorps members gathered recently for the Kentucky AmeriCorps Accelerator Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. This annual event, hosted by Serve Kentucky, offers an opportunity for AmeriCorps members from across the Commonwealth to come together for two days of professional development and networking with the goal of kickstarting their service and accelerating their impact within their local communities.

Many of the Settlement’s ReadingCorps and MathCorps members gathered recently for the Kentucky AmeriCorps Accelerator Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. This annual event, hosted by Serve Kentucky, offers an opportunity for AmeriCorps members from across the Commonwealth to come together for two days of professional development and networking with the goal of kickstarting their service and accelerating their impact within their local communities. See MoreSee Less

Last Wednesday, we were thrilled to welcome more than 90 guests to Churchill Downs for the 22nd annual Hindman Day at the Races. The day was filled with races, food, and lively conversation from friends of the Settlement from both near and far. The fourth race of the day, the Hindman Settlement School Cup, was won by none other than Sweet Trouble, which seemed very fitting given our campus sits on the Forks of Troublesome Creek!

Thanks to our sponsors Forcht Bank, Stock Yards Bank & Trust, Brand Advertising Group, Appalachian Wireless, ARH, Clean Gas, and The Lark Group for their continued support of Hindman Settlement School.
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Such wonderful pictures

In celebration of Veteran’s Day and to honor those who have served our country, our students and AmeriCorps members wrote and then delivered notes and cards to those residents of the Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, KY! This project was not only a way of teaching patriotism, but also served as an opportunity for students to practice their spelling and penmanship!

We extend our gratitude to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces!

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Love this for so many reasons!!

How wonderful, this is awesome!

That’s great! I love it.

Have a writing project youre working on? Want to spend some time in the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky this winter? Would a week in the historic cottage of Lucy Furman and James Still on campus provide the needed time and space to work on your project? 

We invite you to enter the Oak Ledge Writing Residency Contest from now through December 1. You will have the chance to win one of three self-directed writing residencies in the Oak Ledge house: January 19-25  |  February 16-22  |  March 16-22

There is no fee to enter and all the details, including the submission portal, can be found at https://bit.ly/46XFwOb!

Have a writing project you’re working on? Want to spend some time in the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky this winter? Would a week in the historic cottage of Lucy Furman and James Still on campus provide the needed time and space to work on your project?

We invite you to enter the Oak Ledge Writing Residency Contest from now through December 1. You will have the chance to win one of three self-directed writing residencies in the Oak Ledge house: January 19-25 | February 16-22 | March 16-22

There is no fee to enter and all the details, including the submission portal, can be found at bit.ly/46XFwOb!
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Wow, looks like a great space for a res

Help us spread the joy of reading! 

We are in need of more than 1,000 books this fall as we bring six additional free book vending machines to partner public schools. Check out our Amazon wishlist and consider purchasing books that will inspire young minds and foster their imagination. Every contribution makes a difference!

👉 Shop here: https://bit.ly/3VineUV 

Thank you for helping us instill a lifelong love of reading in children! 💖 📚

Help us spread the joy of reading!

We are in need of more than 1,000 books this fall as we bring six additional free book vending machines to partner public schools. Check out our Amazon wishlist and consider purchasing books that will inspire young minds and foster their imagination. Every contribution makes a difference!

👉 Shop here: bit.ly/3VineUV

Thank you for helping us instill a lifelong love of reading in children! 💖 📚
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Tomorrow, October 1st, is the last day to submit to Untelling and Winter Burrow!

Send your writing and art in for issue 2 of Untelling, the Settlements literary and arts magazine here: https://bit.ly/3Mpg1x7 

Send a proposal to present this December at the second annual Winter Burrow conference here: https://bit.ly/45TnyMg 

Dont miss this opportunity to get involved!

Tomorrow, October 1st, is the last day to submit to Untelling and Winter Burrow!

Send your writing and art in for issue 2 of Untelling, the Settlement’s literary and arts magazine here: bit.ly/3Mpg1x7

Send a proposal to present this December at the second annual Winter Burrow conference here: bit.ly/45TnyMg

Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved!
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