Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, we’ll lay the tools out on the table for you. If you ask KFTC, “I need information on something,” they’ll help you find it. But they won’t do it for me – I have to do it. I try to share the wealth, what I’ve learned, with folks. I try to steer them in the right direction. Try to give them hope, give them faith that you can do something about it. Lots of people here in eastern Kentucky, they feel like there’s no hope, that its not going to get better. But it can get better. I believe that. I won’t stop believing that.
Larry Easterling, Letcher County

The best advice I can give to someone new to theorganization is to stick with the group. You will find your niche! KFTC recognizes the many different talents people bring to the organization. If speaking in public terrifies you, you don't have to volunteer to lobby in Frankfort. You can start a letter-writing campaign or draft petitions. If you feel like you lack writing ability, you can help do research or make posters. There is a place for you and an important job you have the ability to do.
Toby Wilcher, Madison County

Leadership Development in KFTC:

• Never ends
• Strengthens the organization
• Builds skills, confidence, understanding, and ability to make change.
• Values the experience, insights and talents of all participants
• Encourages strategic thinking and collective action
• Builds commitment to KFTC’s vision and goals of organizing
• Explores connections among social justice issues at the local, state and larger levels
• Examines and challenges racism, sexism, classism and other forms of discrimination
• Models KFTC’s values, including our commitment to diversity, democracy and equality
• Is fun and creative