Community Resource Directory

Kentucky State Board of Elections – Register to vote, check your status, find polling places, request absentee ballots.

CanIVote.org – National voter information by state.

Ballot Ready – Personalized, nonpartisan ballot guides.

Vote.org – Fast, user-friendly voter registration, ballot request, and polling info

When We All Vote – Nonpartisan initiative founded by Michelle Obama to boost voter participation

Rock the Vote – Voter registration and education aimed at young people

KY Help Call Center – 📞1-833-8KY-HELP | connects callers to addiction treatment services across the state.

National Domestic Violence Hotline – 📞 1-800-799-SAFE | 24/7 help and shelter referrals

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 📞 Call or text 988 | Immediate mental health support and crisis intervention

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – Support for survivors of sexual assault

Hope Unlimited Family Care Center – Based in Paducah; provides parenting classes, emergency shelter, and domestic violence support.

UK Cooperative Extension Service – County-level offices offer programs in agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, nutrition, and farm safety — backed by the University of Kentucky.

USDA Rural Development – Kentucky – Federal grants and low-interest loans for rural housing, farming operations, small businesses, broadband, water infrastructure, and community development projects.

Kentucky Department of Agriculture – Farm Services & Education – Resources for farm safety, direct marketing, agritourism, pesticide training, and youth ag programs.

Kentucky Farm Bureau – Member Resources – Advocacy, insurance, and training services for farm families. Not affiliated with a political party but a useful rural contact point.

Kentucky Proud – A state-run branding program that promotes locally grown and raised Kentucky farm products to increase sales and awareness.

Kentucky Office of Broadband Development – Leads the effort to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas across rural Kentucky.

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – A federal program that offers up to $30/month discounts on internet bills for qualifying low-income households and a one-time device discount.

Kentucky Wired Project – State-run initiative to build an open-access fiber optic network reaching all 120 counties to support rural ISPs and improve digital infrastructure.

Lifeline Program (FCC) – Offers low-income residents a monthly phone or internet service discount.

Public Libraries & WiFi Hotspot Lending – Many public libraries in the district offer free internet access or hotspot lending programs for students, workers, and families. Contact your local library branch.

Common Cause Kentucky – Government accountability and ethics.

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC) – Grassroots organization working for environmental justice, voting rights, and economic fairness.

Kentucky Civic Engagement Table (KCET) – Supports voter education and progressive issue campaigns across the state.

League of Women Voters – Kentucky – Nonpartisan information on elections, voter guides, and civic participation.

Project Vote Smart – Offers detailed, nonpartisan information on elected officials, including voting records, issue positions, and biographies.

Brennan Center for Justice – A nonpartisan law and policy institute focused on democracy, voting rights, campaign finance reform, and justice system equity.

Center for Civic Education – Promotes civic education in schools and communities, including free resources for teaching about democracy, rights, and responsibilities.

RepresentUs – A cross-partisan movement to pass anti-corruption laws, end gerrymandering, and restore public trust in government.

Ballotpedia – A neutral digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections with detailed info on local, state, and federal ballots and candidates.

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) – Legal advocacy and education on civil rights, hate groups, and equal justice. They also provide curriculum tools through Teaching Tolerance.

Institute for Responsive Government – Works with policymakers and states to modernize voting systems and expand access to the ballot.

Generation Citizen – Empowers young people to participate in democracy through project-based civics education in schools.

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KY Policy) – Nonpartisan research organization focused on state budgets, taxation, education funding, and labor rights.

Kentucky Department of Education – Offers resources and information on public education, including early childhood programs.

Head Start & Early Head Start – Free early learning and family support for eligible children.

Imagination Library of Kentucky – Provides free books monthly to children from birth to age 5 to promote early literacy.

KY STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) – Encourages tech-based leadership and service in K–12

Boys & Girls Clubs of America – After-school and summer programs supporting youth development.

KY 4-H Youth Development – Hands-on learning in agriculture, STEM, leadership, and community service.

Family Resource & Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) – Located in most schools, these centers help with food, clothing, school supplies, mental health, and family crises.

Berea Partners for Education – Serves rural youth with mentoring, college access, and summer learning

KY Adult Education (Skills U) – Free GED prep, ESL, job training, and literacy programs for adults.

Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) – Coordinates response, disaster recovery, and preparedness plans statewide, with resources for flood and tornado relief specific to Western Kentucky.

FEMA Disaster Assistance Portal – Apply for federal disaster relief following floods, tornadoes, or other declared emergencies.

Red Cross – Western Kentucky Chapter – Provides shelter, food, and emergency response in disaster-affected areas.

Weather Radio & Tornado Siren Access – Contact your local Emergency Management Office to access weather radios or alert systems in areas without broadband or mobile reception.

Kentucky Conservation Districts – Provides technical and financial help to landowners for soil and water conservation.

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC) – Grassroots org fighting for environmental justice, voting rights, and economic equity.

Kentucky Waterways Alliance – Focuses on rural water protection in the west

Feeding America, KY’s Heartland – Local food bank serving Marshall County through pantry partners and mobile distributions.

Marshall County Needline – Local food and assistance center helping with groceries, clothing, and emergency aid.

Blessing Boxes (Marshall County) – Community-run outdoor food cabinets stocked with nonperishables, available 24/7. Locations include churches and schools.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Provides funds to help low-income individuals and families purchase food.

Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) – Offers cash assistance and employment support to families with children.

Medicaid & KCHIP – Provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-income individuals, including children and pregnant women.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) – Helps low-income families afford child care while working or attending school.

Kynect Benefits Portal – A centralized platform to apply for various assistance programs, including healthcare, food, and child care.

Find a DCBS Office – Locate your nearest Department for Community Based Services office for in-person assistance.

Kentucky Career Center – State resource for job listings, resume support, training, and unemployment

KY FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) – College & career pipeline with apprenticeships

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky – Offers job training, placement services, and barrier removal support

Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) – Assists with affordable housing options, including rental assistance and homebuyer programs.

Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS) – Provides various support services, including energy assistance and housing support.

Maxwell Street Legal Clinic (KY Equal Justice Center) – Legal help for immigrants and refugees with DACA, asylum, and citizenship.

International Center of Kentucky (Bowling Green) – Resettlement, education, and job training for immigrants and refugees.

KY Refugee Ministries (KRM) – Refugee resettlement, English classes, and family services in Kentucky.

Kentucky Legal Aid – Free legal help for housing, domestic violence, benefits, and elder law issues.

ACLU of Kentucky – Advocacy and legal support to protect civil liberties and constitutional rights.

Kentucky Protection & Advocacy – Legal advocacy for Kentuckians with disabilities.

Fairness Campaign – Kentucky’s leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organization promoting fairness ordinances, education, and community events.

Trevor Project – Crisis and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.

PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) – Family and ally support groups, advocacy, and education.

Department for Public Health – Focuses on improving the health and safety of Kentuckians through prevention and education.

Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) – Supports older adults and individuals with disabilities to live independently.

KY Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Services for individuals with visual disabilities

KY Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Advocacy and support for hearing-impaired Kentuckians

Autism Society of the Bluegrass – Support, resources, and advocacy for families and individuals with autism

Mental Health America – Kentucky Chapter – Advocacy, education, and support for mental health and wellness in KY.

Therapist Finder (Psychology Today)– Search for therapists by zip code, issue, insurance, or specialty.

Four Rivers Behavioral Health – Provides mental health, addiction treatment, and developmental services in the region.

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange (Kynect) – Marketplace for low-cost insurance, with live navigators available.

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) (covers some underserved western counties)

Area Agency on Aging (Pennyrile Area Development District) – Helps seniors and caregivers with meals, benefits counseling, transportation, and elder rights.

AARP Kentucky – Advocacy and tools for seniors, including voter engagement, retirement, and health care access.

Kentucky Medical Transportation – Free non-emergency rides to medical appointments for eligible residents.

Pennyrile Allied Community Services (PACS) – Offers rural public transit, senior services, and job support programs in Western Kentucky, including Marshall County.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) – Helps veterans and their families apply for federal and state benefits, access health services, find housing, and connect to military cemeteries and memorials.

Veterans Crisis Line – 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and service members.
📞 Dial 988, then press 1

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Kentucky Regional Benefits Office – Handles federal VA claims and questions.

Disabled American Veterans – Provides assistance with disability claims, peer support, and community events.

Fort Campbell Army Community Services – Provides family programs, transition assistance, and veteran resources for those near the southwestern edge of the district.