The Covington Board of Commissioners has approved the allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funds to two nonprofit organizations serving Northern Kentucky. The allocations to Legal Aid of the Bluegrass and the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission were passed as part of Tuesday night’s consent agenda. Each will receive $157,917 and $537,186, […]
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25th Anniversary backpack giveaway happens Saturday
Northern Kentucky Harvest will host its 25th annual backpack giveaway event this Saturday. Formerly called Backpacks and Breakfast, the Backpacks Bonanza event will see the distribution of at least 1,250 backpacks filled with school supplies to local, low-income families. Pizza will be provided for attendees. “You give a kid a new backpack, and it’s amazing […]
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Win bourbon, a vacation, cash at Catholic Charities’ 2025 fundraiser
Catholic Charities will host its annual CASSBA fundraiser later this month, where participants can enter raffles to win select bourbon bottles, a dream vacation and cash. Funds raised through the raffle will benefit Catholic Charities’ many community efforts, such as the Parish Kitchen and its Mobile Food Pantry. This year’s event’s theme is “Dreams are […]
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Wilder launches school supplies drive to support local students
The city of Wilder is supporting students at Campbell County Schools through a school supplies drive. “Understanding the financial burden many families face as the new school year approaches, the city of Wilder aims to alleviate some of these pressures by ensuring students have the necessary tools for a successful academic year,” the city said […]
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Queer Kentucky launches statewide harm-reduction initiative
Queer Kentucky, a journalistic nonprofit based in Northern Kentucky, announced this week a new harm reduction initiative throughout the commonwealth. The initiative sees the distribution of 12 harm-reduction lockers stocked with various healthcare and emergency supplies throughout the state. “As a journalism organization, we’ve really expanded our content around substance use in the Queer community, […]
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Annual NKY backpack giveaway set for next week
The 25th iteration of an annual backpack giveaway, put on by Northern Kentucky Harvest, has been scheduled for this year on Aug. 9. Previously called Backpacks and & Breakfast, the event, now dubbed the Backpack Bonanza, will take place in the parking lot of St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Covington campus on James Simpson Jr. Way from […]
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Alice in Wonderland-themed fundraiser comes to Baker Hunt
The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, an arts education organization in Covington, will host an Alice in Wonderland-themed fundraiser in October to raise money for the organization’s outreach programs. Called “Twilight in Wonderland,” the event promises “a night of immersive entertainment, delightful bites and unforgettable moments—all in support of bringing art to all,” according […]
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Haile Foundation adds $1 million in grant funding for nonprofits
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation is expanding its nonprofit grant budget this year by $1 million in the face of government funding uncertainty. “The nonprofit community has been clear that immediate support is critical to address budget constraints, staffing challenges and the strain on leadership impacting morale, talent retention and overall […]
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Adopt a dog, buy bourbon this weekend at Boone Co. Distilling
Adopt a dog and buy bourbon this weekend at a special two-day event put on in partnership with The Boone County Distilling Company and Fred’s Mission Dog Rescue. Dubbed the “Barks & Bourbon Dog Adoption Weekend,” the event invites the community to learn about the work of Fred’s Mission and adopt a dog on the […]
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Get trained to help in mental health crises this July
Catholic Charities will host a free training for Mental Health First Aid later this month. Mental Health First Aid is a national program that aims to provide non-professionals with go-to resources and strategies to employ in the event they encounter someone going through a crisis. “This vital initiative is designed to equip community members with […]
