Northern Kentucky residents can view artworks from Asian American and Pacific Islander Kentuckians at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Library this month. Called “Continent to Commonwealth,” the exhibit showcases the work of Kentuckians of Asian and Pacific Island descent, who submitted works in a variety of media. The exhibit is free and open […]
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Henry Hosea House serves more than a meal
Mark Maness walks from Cincinnati to Newport to eat at Henry Hosea House every day. The soup kitchen, located at 901 York St., in Newport, is the only one in Campbell County that people can rely on for a hot meal from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. Maness said his number […]
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Brighton Center selected for national charitable giving campaign
The Brighton Center has been chosen to participate in a charitable giving campaign, and the community can help direct a portion of the donation to the organization. The campaign, sponsored by Target, runs now through September 30. Votes can be cast through the Target Circle program to help determine how their donation will be divided up, and […]
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Dixie Heights senior awarded $20k Anthony Muñoz Foundation scholarship
The Anthony Muñoz Foundation chose its 2023 Scholarship Fund recipients, and a Dixie Heights High School senior was among them. Developed through Anthony Muñoz and his family’s passion for helping deserving students, the “Scholarship Fund” is a $20,000 opportunity for high school seniors attending a college or university within the foundation’s impact area. The foundation […]
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Horizon Community Funds to host Philanthropy Symposium
Horizon Community Funds, a Covington-based nonprofit funding organization, will host a symposium on philanthropy on Sept. 25 at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center in Erlanger. “The NKY Philanthropy Symposium is a unique opportunity for our region’s nonprofit organizations to collaborate on how we can drive Northern Kentucky forward,” said Nancy Grayson, president and […]
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Kentucky League of Cities awards safety grant to Fort Mitchell
The Kentucky League of Cities, a regional nonprofit and insurance provider that advocates for the financial interest of cities in the commonwealth, has awarded the city of Fort Mitchell in Kenton County one of its Work Compensation Safety Grants, according to a recent press release. The grant is issued to member cities to help improve […]
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Hoxworth Blood Center to provide special rewards for donors in July
The Cincinnati Hoxworth Blood Center, which has multiple locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati area, including Fort Mitchell, will offer special rewards for blood donors in July. According to a recent press release from the center, demand for blood transfusions is especially high during the summer. “The need for blood doesn’t take a vacation,” said Dr. […]
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Diaper bank partners with local company to package diapers, feminine products for people in need
Disposable diapers are a costly parental expense. Before Megan Fischer, founder of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, ventured into the nonprofit sector, she was a young mother juggling a full-time job and raising two young children. After bearing the brunt of diaper costs herself, Fischer learned government assistance doesn’t cover diapers. Funds from federal assistance programs […]
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Boone County Paw Pals program helps foster lifelong volunteers
The summer 2023 edition of the Boone County Animal Care & Control Paw Pals program is underway — and organizers say impact of the teen volunteer effort generally extends beyond its conclusion. “We started the Paw Pals program probably close to 10 years ago,” Boone County Animal Care & Control Volunteer Manager Sloane Lee said. […]
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U.S. Inspector General releases report on grant funding for Ion Center for Violence Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz recently released a report on grant funding to Kentucky-based nonprofit, the Ion Center for Violence Prevention, which provides services related to domestic violence. “The DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that the Ion Center used Victims of Crime Act funds appropriately to provide services […]
