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 […]
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Florence church awarded grant for bike repair station
Florence Christian Church will be able to provide a bike repair station in the church parking lot, thanks to a grant from Kentucky AARP.
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Amplifying the power of giving in Northern Kentucky
This article was written by Laura Menge, Sr. Philanthropic Advisor, Greater Cincinnati Foundation For nearly 60 years, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has been a leader in this remarkable community, addressing the entire region’s greatest needs. In Northern Kentucky, GCF and its donors have invested $50 million in recent years to support the health and vitality […]
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‘Food rescue’ nonprofit searching for volunteers
A logistics company is searching for volunteers to connect community pantries with food for those in need. Last Mile Food Rescue is a volunteer-driven logistics partner that collects fresh food throughout Greater Cincinnati that is sellable but would otherwise end up in a landfill. Their operation is expanding to Northern Kentucky and in need of […]
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Happy hour to raise funds for homeless shelter
Welcome House is celebrating 40 years in the community with a fundraiser happy hour at Braxton Brewery that will benefit its new facility.
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Local veterans group announces annual 5K walk/run
An Erlanger-based group for veterans announced its annual 5K will be at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati this November.
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Event designed to give hope, provide some fun to those in recovery
A night of food, prize giveaways, fun and community resources could be beneficial for anyone. But for those seeking help with addiction or people who have been formerly incarcerated, such an event can be a lifeline. The 3rd annual Reentry Resource Night, to offer those who may need addiction recovery or post-incarceration services, is scheduled […]
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Grant supports mental health services in Northern Kentucky schools
Members of the local fundraising nonprofit Give Where You Live voted at last week’s meeting to grant this quarter’s funds — totaling $6,000 — to Ethan’s Purpose, a foundation established to address mental health and suicide prevention. Ethan’s Purpose was established after Debbie and Richard Zegarra lost their 16-year-old son, Ethan, to suicide in 2018. They […]
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NKY nonprofit Redwood receives grant from Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
Northern Kentucky nonprofit Redwood announced Monday that it received a $7,785 grant to purchase and install a new clock system for for its 86,000-square foot facility in Fort Mitchell. The Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels gave the grant to Redwood, which provides educational, therapeutic, vocational and other services to children and adults with disabilities. […]
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Point/Arc, Amazon host job fair for people with disabilities
Northern Kentucky employers and community organizations are collaborating in order to help people with disabilities get hired in the region. The Zembrodt Education Center, located at Point/Arc in Covington, held its first job fair for people with disabilities. Amazon, one of the largest employers in Northern Kentucky, worked together with Point/Arc to organize the job […]
