Charlie Moore, who formerly served as a judge in Kentucky’s 54th District Court, which covers Gallatin and Boone counties, will be honored as the Covington Education Foundation‘s Person of the Year in June. The foundation funds scholarships and other financial aid for students at Holmes High School in Covington. “I am just honored and thankful […]
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Foundation donates $1 million to former Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky
The Yung Family Foundation has given $1 million to OneQuest Health, a legacy service organization in the region formerly known as the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky. The organization rebranded last year. Derek Haught of the Yung Family Foundation will also be joining the OneQuest Health Foundation board. “We are incredibly grateful to Derek Haught […]
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Pickett’s Corner bike ministry celebrates beginning of 4th year
Pickett’s Corner, a special ministry through Catholic Charities at the well-known Parish Kitchen in Covington, celebrated the beginning of its fourth year at the kitchen on Sunday. Pickett’s Corner refurbishes donated bicycles and distributes them to people in need. “This is the fourth year with Pickett’s Corner, and it has been a wonderful experience to […]
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Local partnership removes thousands of pounds of trash from Ohio River shores
What you need to know The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission estimates that roughly 394,000 pounds of trash were removed from the Ohio River in 2025. As one of the United States’ largest rivers, the Ohio receives a disproportionate amount of industrial discharge, agricultural runoff and litter. To combat the ongoing pollution issue, environmental […]
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Emergency Shelter of NKY to host annual fundraiser
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, a low-barrier homelessness shelter in Covington, will host its annual fundraising gala in March. Dubbed “Homeless to Hopeful,” the event will feature food, games, live and silent auctions and a March Madness Bourbon Trail Auction. “We’re so grateful for the support of our community throughout the year,” said ESNKY […]
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Leadership Kentucky seeks nominees for 2026 class
Leadership Kentucky, a nonprofit educational and professional organization that brings together community leaders to gain insight into issues facing the state, is seeking nominations for its 2026 leadership class. “Our curriculum advances strong leaders, equips them with knowledge about the importance of each region of our state and paves a path of success for the […]
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New Northern Kentucky nonprofit provides medical equipment to people struggling to find resources
Written by De’Jah Gross of WCPO. LATONIA, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky nonprofit is delivering free medical equipment directly to people’s doorsteps in an effort to help those who can’t afford essential mobility aids and health supplies. The Bluegrass Outreach Initiative, founded by Eric Lytle, officially launched in January and has been making deliveries for approximately […]
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Special Olympics basketball regionals come to Florence this weekend
The Kentucky Special Olympics Region 2 Basketball Tournament will come to Sports of all Sorts in Florence this weekend. The event will see nearly 450 athletes on 40 teams from throughout the commonwealth, including 17 from Northern Kentucky, come to compete for a spot in the state tournament in March. Teams from Central Kentucky will […]
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Galentine’s event to champion women, celebrate Adopt A Class
Adopt A Class, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that connects businesses and civic groups with pre-K through 8th-grade classrooms in underserved school districts, is hosting a fundraising event that champions women this Valentine’s season. Women’s Night: Cincinnati Tastemakers Galentine’s Day will highlight women who support the organization’s mission and feature Rachel DesRochers, founder and director of Incubator […]
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Cincy Red Bikes to keep operating in Kenton County
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a funding deal with Cincy Bike Share, known more commonly as the Cincinnati Red Bikes, to help the nonprofit continue operating in the county. Kenton County is among the final parties involved in a multi-jurisdictional agreement to subsidize the nonprofit’s operations. “Many hands make light work,” said Kenton […]
