Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
is a community of people, inspired by
a Vision, building New Power and
a better future for all of us. Together,
we organize for a fair economy, a
healthy environment, new safe energy
and an honest democracy. Join us.

Shekinah Lavalle

How/Why/How long have you been involved with KFTC?

I've been an active member of KFTC for a little over a year now. I first learned about KFTC at the Kentucky Social Forum in 2009. I was there to see talk about single-payer health care and I noticed that there was a tax workshop scheduled right before the talk, so I attended. I started working on a project where members interviewed people at non-profit organizations to get an idea of how budget cuts effect their ability to provide services.

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Toward a bright future in Harlan County

Harlan County KFTC members from Lynch to Loyall have been busy behind the scenes of Appalachia's Bright Future, before and after the conference, building toward better days in Harlan and beyond.  2013 has already been a huge year for one of KFTC's first chapters, positioned on one of the farthest ends of Kentucky.  Besides hosting a three-day conference for over 200 people near and far, the chapter has seen local projects gain... Read more

Louisville Loves Mountains Day 2013!

This is our live blog of Louisville Loves Mountains 2013 held on May 17. 4:10 pm Everybody is...

Ray Tucker reflects on his run for rural electric co-op board

Ray Tucker, a Pulaski County farmer, KFTC member and former statewide chairperson, recently ran for...

Week in Washington report from KFTC delegation

A group of KFTC members, along with about 35 fellow Appalachians, made their voices heard in the...

Reflection on Appalachia's Bright Future conference

Meta Mendel - Reyes is a member of KFTC's Steering Committee and former organizer with the United...

Bev May visits Berea College, receives Service Award

This past Thursday, long-time KFTC member and community advocate Beverly May visited Berea College...

Making a difference: Anti-EPA riders stopped in U.S. Senate

Thanks to everyone who took quick action in response to our action alertMonday about anti-clean...