Gerry Roll

I was misquoted by a reporter, and now am in the midst of a media storm – people who care about the REAL story should read here:

.@gofroll Gerry Roll is hoping to find a better way to talk, hear and see one another after that inter-Appalachian clash at Pine Mountain Settlement School. kentuckylantern.com/2023/09/04/fea…

Since 1990, at least seven prisons have opened in Eastern Kentucky. kentucky.com/news/state/ken…

Lawd. 10 minutes into this town-hall is all I need to remind me how much I can’t stand Mike Pence. And why is he always squinting?

This Labor Day, the state should begin to focus on policies that honor the contributions of hardworking Kentuckians. Read our op-ed in the Herald-Leader: kentucky.com/article2652475…

Lexington Herald-Leader - Ky leaders need to tell EKy flood victims they’ll have to wait a lot longer for housing eedition.kentucky.com/popovers/dynam…

This Labor Day, we’re looking at how the economy is working for working people. Here’s a look at how Black Kentuckians were hit harder by COVID layoffs. Despite making up 9.9% of the workforce in UI-eligible jobs, Black workers made 17.3% of UI claims at the end of 2021.

In the wake of the devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky, the work of IACG member @appalachianky is more important than ever. We need to accelerate resources to working charities that help their communities, especially in times of crisis.

Some folks can't see our Executive Director's Op-Ed on the Lexington Herald-Leader's website, so we've shared it on our news blog! hdahome.org/news-blog/hous…

@AirbnbHelp How can I go online to request a review of my locked account if I have to be logged in to request a review of my account that is locked and requires a review…..

Join our team - we’re hiring! The application can be found at indeedhi.re/3ioaLej .

From one small place on the map, to another small place on a map—when you’re defending democracy, you need everybody. Even the little guys We #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

On GivingTuesday, a Plea for Congress to Pass Legislation That Would Make a Difference to Charities Nationwide philanthropy.com/article/on-giv…

A bill in Congress would require that money deposited in donor-advised funds be distributed to working charities within 15 years for the donors to take an immediate tax deduction. Community foundations are deeply divided over the proposal. bit.ly/3DyrJPL

Stark reminder of inequity. Rittenhouse killed two men w/an AR-15. Found not guilty. Tamir Rice was shot by police for having a toy gun. Christopher Belter raped 4 girls. Given no jail time. Two men were exonerated after serving decades for Malcom X murder they did not commit.

Total assets sitting on the sidelines in DAFs have almost doubled in 5 years. We need common-sense reforms because our communities are stronger when we use these assets to invest in charitable infrastructure today, rather than waiting tomorrow. acceleratecharitablegiving.org/2021-daf-repor…

Fight Erupts Over Whether Donor-Advised Fund Bill Would Help or Hurt Community Foundations philanthropy.com/article/fight-…

The failure to regulate DAFs and private foundations has cost #charities over $300 billion in foregone donations in 5 years alone, according to a novel report from @raymadoff & @JamesAndreoni. #FactFriday acceleratecharitablegiving.org/six-charts-fro…

In 2020 – a year of immense need – new DAF data shows that approximately 82% of assets available for distribution remained in DAFs and were not distributed to charities. Now is the time to restore charitable tax benefits with benefits to charities. philanthropy.com/article/donor-…

Our COO Kristin Collins speaking about our journey to focus on DEI & racial equity in Appalachia w/ support from @AppFunders at #secf52 during the panel “Leadership & Power: Community-led Philanthropy & Race” @secftweets