Community Resource Directory
This directory connects Marshall County residents with trusted resources for food, housing, healthcare, education, voter support, legal aid, and more. Whether you're looking for help or hoping to help others, this guide is here to support you.
Because democracy works best when our community is strong.
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Kentucky Democratic Party (KY Dems) – Learn about state-level leadership, policies, events, and how to get involved.
Democratic National Committee (DNC) – National platform, leadership, and news from the Democratic Party.
Democratic Party Platform (PDF) – Official statement of values and policy priorities.
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🗽Democratic National Committee (DNC)
Website: democrats.org
Facebook: @Democrats
Twitter: @TheDemocrats
Instagram: @thedemocrats
YouTube: Democrats
🐎 Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP)
Website: kydemocrats.org
Facebook: @KyDems
Twitter: @KyDems
Instagram: @kydems
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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.
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.
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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
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Mobilize.us – Find and sign up for Democratic events, rallies, canvassing, and phone/text banking.
VoteBuilder / VAN Access (restricted) – For party officials and campaign teams to manage voter outreach.
DemCast – Progressive media amplification and grassroots organizing
Swing Left – Connects volunteers with competitive races nationwide
Indivisible – Local organizing toolkit and progressive policy advocacy
Run for Something – For young, diverse progressives who want to run for local office.
Emerge Kentucky – Training and support for Democratic women running for office in KY.
ActBlue – Secure platform for campaign and cause donations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 1U.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.
























































