Collection21, an Elranger-based vintage car collection that features about 240 vintage vehicles, will open its doors to the public between Dec. 18 and Dec. 23 and solicit donations to benefit local housing nonprofit, Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky. In addition, the collection will host a large model train display. Volunteers will host the event for […]
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Boone County nonprofits receive $377k through initiative
Five nonprofit organizations are receiving a combined total of $377,400 to bolster services to Boone County residents via the Capital Projects Fund initiative. The organizations receiving the funds are Brighton Properties, New Day Ranch, Easterseals Redwood, Scheben Care Center and Panorama Plus. The Boone County Fiscal Court supports capital projects intending to invest aging/intellectual disability/mental […]
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Homelessness in NKY: Region grapples with how to care for those who are unhoused
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 1, 2023 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe to our weekly print newspaper here. The Cold Shelter The line stretched along the outside of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky and into an adjacent alcove. People laden with bags sat on nearby curbs, […]
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Notre Dame Academy seniors lead ‘Clash of Cans’ food drive
Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills has been lending a hand of support to St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s food pantry for roughly 14 years. The partnership that started in 2010 has continued with the help of Notre Dame Academy’s student council. This year, seniors Hannah Renaker and Claire Coppage helped to organize the […]
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Holmes High School graduate hosts pre-season basketball event
Isaiah Revels, a graduate of Holmes High School and founder of Step Higher Academy, will host a pre-season basketball event Sunday, Nov. 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Holmes High School. Doors open at 1 p.m. The event will feature four basketball games between teams from around the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati […]
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How NKY mentoring programs are transforming lives – and the community
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 3, 2023 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe to our weekly print newspaper here. Although she hasn’t been in the role very long, serving as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati mentor has changed Bev Johnson’s life perspective. “I enjoy […]
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Pie lovers can donate to a good cause through annual Bust a Crust fundraiser
Support local businesses, dontate to a good cause and enjoy a delicious sweet treat all in one fundraiser. Bust a Crust, an annual fundraiser for Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky runs through the whole month of November. Participants can buy pie directly from participating restaurants which will donate a portion of […]
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Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky begins winter sheltering
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, located in Covington, began its winter sheltering program this week. Describing itself as a “low barrier” shelter, the emergency shelter offers beds for people dealing with homelessness on a night by night basis during the winter months when temperatures drop to dangerous levels. Winter sheltering is available for men […]
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Local organization to host informational event on adoption, foster care
The DCCH Center for Children and Families, a Fort Mitchell-based Catholic service organization that provides adoption, abuse treatment, mental health and recovery services for children and families, will host an information session about adoption and foster care on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Covered topics include the following:– What is foster care?– What is […]
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Campbell County declares National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The Campbell County Fiscal Court read a proclamation Wednesday, declaring Nov. 11-18 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. “The purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons people are hungry and homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing for very low-income residents,” Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery read from the […]
