NEWS RELEASE – December 16, 2024
ARH Foundation Donates $5,000 to Hand in Hand to Support Community Outreach
Prestonsburg, KY – The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to Hand in Hand, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives by assisting with housing, education, and health care needs of the economically vulnerable in Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, and Martin counties. This donation reflects the ARH Foundation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being of local families and fostering healthier communities.
“We’re proud to provide this funding to Hand in Hand as they continue to be a major source of support for our neighbors,” said Angela Bailey, Executive Director of the ARH Foundation. “Together, we’re all working to make sure that help is there for those who need it most.”
The $5,000 donation will enable Hand in Hand to continue their work, addressing a long list of families still in need of services. These funds will help with projects such as repairing homes, building accessibility ramps, and ensuring food security for vulnerable families.
“We believe in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Hand in Hand’s mission aligns closely with our own commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community,” said Jonathan Koonce, CEO of Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center. “We are honored to support their incredible work and help transform lives in Eastern Kentucky.”
The ARH Foundation is dedicated to furthering healthcare, education, and community involvement for the communities served by Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Guided by a mission to strengthen communities and foster resilience, the ARH Foundation partners with organizations like Hand in Hand to ensure that no one is left behind.
Pictured: Gail Goble, the Director of Hand In Hand and Jonathan Koonce, CEO of Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center.
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), is a not-for-profit health system operating 14 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, West Liberty, Whitesburg, and South Williamson in Kentucky and Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies and medical spas. ARH employs approximately 6,700 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $474 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 1,300 providers on staff across its multi-state system. ARH is the largest provider of care and the single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky, and the third-largest private employer in southern West Virginia.