The Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation (ALEF) is a credible investment in the future leadership of Appalachia and the nation. Our mission to help develop skilled and moral leaders of tomorrow can be furthered with each and every charitable act. Gifts of all ranges, for today or the future, enable ALEF to advance the mission to develop skilled and moral leaders for the 21st Century. Each contribution extends the opportunity to grow and impact lives through leadership and education set forth by the founder (Ret). General Robert H. Foglesong. Your contributions to ALEF will help ensure the future of Appalachia’s leadership, in which we can all take great pride.

Contributions from individuals, corporations, grants and special events are an essential part of the revenue required to expand the vision of ALEF. The importance of stable funding sources is essential to the long-term fiscal health of ALEF. ALEF invites you to become a Philanthropic Steward of Leadership.  To contribute, please click here to print a pledge card, call (304) 544-6373, or click here to email us.

ALEF is extremely pleased to announce that the Benedum Foundation has given a challenge grant of $97,000 and will match every contribution dollar for dollar.  The grant demonstrates the Benedum Foundations faith in our efforts to involve the West Virginia community in leadership development.

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