Kenton County Animal Services celebrated National Dog Walker Appreciation Day on Monday and called on the community to volunteer with the shelter. “You are making a difference in the lives of every dog in our care,” wrote Kenton County Animal Services in a social media post. “You provide them with mental stimulation, physical exercise and […]
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Kenton County approves wider access for residential care homes in Villa Hills
The Kenton County Planning Commission granted a request from the City of Villa Hills last week, allowing for greater permitted zoning for residential care homes. Kentucky law defines residential care homes as “a residence operated and maintained by a sponsoring private or governmental agency to provide services in a homelike setting for persons with disabilities,” […]
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Cincinnati Off Road Alliance names new executive director
Jason Reser has been named as the new executive director of the Cincinnati Off Road Alliance. The alliance, known as CORA, is a recreational nonprofit that maintains about 115 miles of natural surface trails for bikers, hikers and trail runners throughout both the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions. Reser formerly served as the organization’s […]
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$100K in opioid settlement funds awarded to Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky
Florence City Council awarded the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, known as CHNK, $100,000 to address mental health issues and substance use disorders. CHNK Executive Director Rick Wurth accepted a symbolic oversized check from the council at its Aug. 26 regular business meeting. “There are two fundamental poisons in our groundwater as Kentuckians and these poisons […]
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Covington’s Catholic Charities funds a year’s worth of service in an afternoon
For almost 40 years, the Northern Kentucky Catholic community has come together at the end of every summer to fundraise. The event, called ‘CASSBA,’ is hosted by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington, marking its 38th annual celebration in 2025. “Our goal is to raise about $200,000,” said Jennifer Abdrabbo, the Development Manager for […]
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Local nonprofits have until Sept. 22 to apply for relief loans
Private nonprofit organizations in Kenton and Campbell Counties have until Sept. 22 to apply for relief loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. The eligibility was opened following federal disaster declarations for the two counties due to extreme weather in April and May. Boone County did not receive a similar declaration. “SBA loans help eligible […]
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FIESTA NKY September fundraiser will be a community party with a Latin flavor
Just eight months after opening its doors, FIESTA NKY — an NKY Latino-centered nonprofit — is already feeding hundreds of families, outgrowing its space and preparing for its first major fundraiser at the Florence Y’alls stadium. The organization’s founder and Executive Director, Theresa Cruz, gave an illustrated presentation about the work they’re doing to the […]
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What do Catholic social teachings say about immigration?
What you need to know What do Catholic social teachings say about immigration, especially in the face of increased federal emphasis on immigration enforcement? That was the subject of a special meeting at the Diocese of Covington Curia on Monday night. Hosted by the Sisters of the Inter-Community Justice and Peace Committee, which is comprised […]
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Federal funds allocated to local legal aid, community action orgs
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 […]
