The Amazon Job Fair for people with disabilities is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 from noon to 4 p.m. The job fair, hosted by the Point/Arc, will be on the third floor of the Zembrodt Education Center at 104 W. Pike St. in Covington. “It is specific for people with disabilities, but we certainly won’t […]
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Redwood announces Abilities Award recipients
Redwood recently announced the recipients of its Celebration of Abilities Awards. The nonprofit focuses on serving children and adults with “severe and multiple disabilities,” and the awards ceremony highlights people and organizations for their ability to impact the community, according to a press release from the organization. Redwood CEO Sharon Fusco said the awards “recognize, […]
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Want to play golf with penguins from the Newport Aquarium?
Northern Kentuckians will soon have an opportunity to play with penguins and other aquatic animals at a charity golf outing. The WAVE Foundation, a nonprofit located at the Newport Aquarium, is hosting the 11th annual David Fulcher’s Putt for Penguins Celebrity Golf Outing on Monday, June 27 at Wetherington Golf and Country Club in West […]
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New Emergency Shelter works to remove barriers to employment
It’s been almost four months since the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky officially opened its new facility’s doors. In February, the shelter moved from its home of 14 years on Scott Blvd. in Covington to its new location at West 13th St in the city. The executive director at the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, […]
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Are you an entrepreneur who has legal questions? This event can help
Blue North, an organization assisting entrepreneurs in Northern Kentucky, is hosting Ask a… Lawyer Entrepreneur Edition to help those seeking legal help in the business world. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 23 at the NKU Collaborative for Economic Engagement (112 West Pike St. in Covington). The event will feature Loren Wolff, an attorney […]
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Roebling Society announces new members in 2022 class
The Metropolitan Club recently announced new community leaders joining the Roebling Society. Starting in 2018, The Roebling Society at the private Covington club was established to identify leaders in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities. A committee comprised of current Roebling Society Members identifies and nominates individuals to the next class, who are selected […]
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River Sweep needs volunteers ahead of annual event
The WAVE Foundation is seeking volunteers to help clean the Ohio River bank in Newport for its annual River Sweep, scheduled for Saturday, June 11. “While River Sweep has been happening for decades, litter continues to be a problem. This is a great opportunity to be part of the solution,” executive director of WAVE Foundation […]
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Covington nonprofits invited to apply for part of $1.15 million grant
Covington nonprofits that help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on families and workers are invited to join a virtual call Wednesday to learn about how to apply for part of a $1.15 million grant. Proposals are due by Monday, June 13 at 4 p.m. Click here to join Wednesday’s meeting. Awards will range from $50,000 […]
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Second Honor Flight of 2022 returns to CVG days before Memorial Day
The second Honor Flight of 2022 took off from CVG early in the morning on May 24. Veterans and guardians were treated to a chartered American Airlines flight. The Honor Flight attendees returned to the CVG terminal at 9 p.m., where they were greeted by an admiring public. Locally, Honor Flight Tri-State has flown over […]
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Highlands students revive Water Walk fundraiser
One in four people do not have access to safe drinking water, according to Our World in Data. On Wednesday, May 25, students at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas will hold their “Water Walk” fundraiser to draw attention to this issue. Highlands junior Emma Daly was leafing through an old yearbook when she found […]
