Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center, a Florence-based nonprofit that focuses on interventions related to child abuse, recently received $5,000 in grant funds from Give Where You Live NKY, a regional fundraising initiative jointly administered by Horizon Community Funds and Mueller Financial, Inc. “The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center provides such critical services to our local […]
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Family Nurturing Center events to spread awareness about child abuse
The Family Nurturing Center is raising awareness about National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by holding special events aimed at spreading awareness. Child abuse and neglect affects one in seven people nationwide, according to a release from the center. For over 40 years, the center said they have provided child abuse education and training, […]
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NKY Chamber to host summit series on DEI
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next diversity, equity, and inclusion Summit Series, “Overcoming the Frozen Middle: Where Decisions Get Traction.” The diversity, equity, and inclusion Summit Series events explore how to integrate initiatives into standard practice and make the region more inclusive for all with ideas, discussions, and strategic guidance from experts […]
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Welcome House to celebrate grand opening of new shelter
The Welcome House, a non-profit organization that provides services to homeless people in the region, will celebrate the opening of a new facility on March 24 at 10 a.m. Located at 1132 Greenup St. in Covington, the new 20,000-square-foot facility will feature a homeless shelter for women, children and families as well as a general […]
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World Affairs Council to host fundraiser gala and trivia night
The World Affairs Council, a local nonprofit that focuses on cultural exchange and global citizenship, will host its annual One World Gala fundraiser at Covington’s Dress Pavilion in April. The celebration is in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary and will feature a trivia competition for guests about the organization’s history, with prizes from local […]
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St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky celebrates 100 years with bourbon raffle
The Diocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky, a local Catholic charitable organization, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on with a special “Birthday Bourbon Raffle.” All proceeds will benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s emergency assistance program, which provided “emergency financial assistance, food and other basic necessities valued at nearly $4.8 million” in […]
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Local organization that supports children, families selects new executive director
DCCH Center for Children and Families has selected Denise Govan as the new executive director. Denise joins the center as the third executive director in the past 31 years. Sister Jean Marie Hoffman held that post for 23 years, followed by Bob Wilson’s eight years. In November 2022, Wilson announced his plans to retire this […]
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Northern Kentucky Catalytic Fund awarded $640,000 grant from US Department of Treasury
A $640,000 Financial Assistance Grant was awarded to the Northern Kentucky Catalytic Fund through the US Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund. Leadership at the Catalytic Fund said the money will bolster their Flexible Capital Pool, which they use to fund real estate projects with high economic impact but also developmental complexities. “Increasing […]
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Amazon donates 50K to Conner Middle School’s STEM program
To kick off the start of Women’s History Month, Amazon donated $50,000 to the female students in Conner Middle School’s STEM program. Approximately 22 female students who showed special interest in science, technology, engineering and math went with Conner Middle School to Amazon’s STEM Day experience that encouraged students to interact, think creatively and imagine […]
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Life Learning Center to celebrate program graduates
The Life Learning Center, a wrap-around nonprofit in Covington, will hold a graduation ceremony on March 25 for the graduates of its Foundations for a Better Life program. The event will feature a cap & ceremony and a guest speech from Simon Chinnamuthu of Madison Avenue Christian Church. “Life Learning Center’s transformational skills program, Foundations […]
