Candy manufacturer Perfetti Van Melle is donating more than 54,000 pounds of candy to food banks throughout Kentucky, including God’s Pantry Food Bank in Lexington, Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland in Elizabethtown and Northern Kentucky Area Development District food pantry in Independence. “Through our Kentucky Hunger Initiative, we mostly highlight donations of fresh, Kentucky farm produce […]
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Local group headed to aquarium to honor volunteers
People Working Cooperatively is hosting an event at Newport Aquarium on Tuesday, Sept. 27 to honor individuals in the community that have made an impact on its mission to save homes and restore pride. PWC provides home repair, weatherization, and accessibility modification services for low-income homeowners throughout Greater Cincinnati. Many of PWC’s clients are the […]
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Life Learning Center raises $454K at annual gala
“There is life beyond your past,” Erika Schnur, this year’s member spotlight said at the Life Learning Center Seasons Change Gala. “Now, I want to live right. I’m set up for success because Life Learning Center gave me the tools I needed.” On Saturday, Life Learning Center raised a record-breaking $454,413 at their 8th annual […]
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Two Covington buildings receive grant funding to support redevelopment
Throughout its 11-year history, the Duke Energy Urban Revitalization Grant Program has aided countless developers in transforming iconic buildings in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. On Friday, Duke Energy announced its latest round of funding, $250,000 in Urban Revitalization grants for eight projects across the Greater Cincinnati area, including $55,000 for two projects in Covington. These […]
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Legal Aid of the Bluegrass offers aid program for those vulnerable to Medicare fraud
For individuals over the age of 60, Medicare fraud and abuse is a serious risk, according to Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. The organization is a nonprofit which runs a Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance program, or SHIP, to assist any person that has Medicare with their public benefit issues. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass […]
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Children’s advocate honored for 30 years of service
July 28 marked 30 years of service to the Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center for Executive Director Vickie Henderson, and local officials are taking notice. The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center, also known as the NKYCAC, is a nonprofit organization that provides services to children who have been sexually abused, severely physically abused or who […]
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Teens reconnect with nature through Adventure Crew
Adventure Crew’s mission is to get teens outdoors. The nonprofit is in school districts around the region to connect city teens to nature through outdoor adventures. The nonprofit hosts monthly outdoor events, like hiking, kayaking, and biking, from September through May to approximately 75 to 100 students. Since starting in 2015, they have expanded into […]
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More volunteers needed to support NKY small businesses
The nonprofit organization SCORE is looking for volunteers to help mentor local small business owners. The local chapter serves the greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana areas. SCORE holds educational seminars, online webinars, and local workshops to address challenges entrepreneurs face in their business journey. Free business mentoring is available to startups and existing […]
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St. Vincent de Paul offers help with rent to families in need
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky was recently granted $30,000 from the Charles H. Dater Foundation to help prevent homelessness for families with children, according to a press release from the organization.
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Devou Park mountain bike race to benefit local trails
Mountain bikers in Northern Kentucky can prove themselves next month on some hilly terrain while raising money to benefit the trails they ride on. The Devou Frienduro is an endurance style mountain bike race in the hills of Devou Park in Covington. Devou Park is home to some of the longest climbs and fastest descents […]
