The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, often shortened to KSO, will host a rare bourbon raffle on Saturday, May 30 to raise money for its summer series of free concerts at Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. “Great neighbor and long-time supporter — The Party Source — has donated a 5-bottle set of […]
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Girl Scouts celebrate grand opening of new program center in Erlanger
The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road have a new Northern Kentucky program center. The organization celebrated the grand opening of the new facility in Erlanger on Saturday, May 16. Until now, the closest office was in Lexington, so the new facility will serve as a central hub for the organization in Northern Kentucky. “This […]
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New fund aims to address food insecurity among cancer patients
Horizon Community Funds has launched a new fund aimed at helping cancer patients at the St. Elizabeth Yung Family Cancer Center in Edgewood get reliable access to food. Dubbed the St. Elizabeth Nourish Food Pantry Fund, donations to the fund will support the Nourish Food Pantry at the center, which “provides patients and their families […]
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Master Provisions unveils new Independence headquarters, expands capacity to fight food insecurity
What you need to know Master Provisions revealed its brand-new headquarters and food distribution facility, increasing the nonprofit’s operational capacity, enabling it to serve more families facing food insecurity across Greater Cincinnati. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 14, Master Provisions President Shane Armstrong, standing at the podium in front of the nonprofit’s new […]
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BE NKY budget expects higher expenses, reserves to support
What you need to know The projected expenses of BE NKY, the region’s nonprofit economic development company, are expected to increase in fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1. The company’s board of directors approved the new budget at its meeting on Tuesday, and although the company will have to draw on its cash reserves […]
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Emergency Shelter of NKY receives $7,500 through Horizon’s new giving circle initiative
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, located at 436 W. 13th St. in Covington, received $7,500 in donations from the newly launched and unified ‘The 410: Give Where You Live NKY’ giving circle initiative. The initiative, hosted by the Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky, brings together the organization’s two signature giving circles: The 410 […]
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KY nonprofit forum comes to Fort Wright May 14
The Kentucky Nonprofit Network will host a regional forum for nonprofit leaders and professionals in Fort Wright on Thursday, May 14. The fifth in a series of regional forums throughout the state, the event will provide “nonprofit professionals multiple opportunities to engage with peers and gain timely insights,” according to a press release from the […]
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NKY Nonprofit Coalition launches with 26 organizations
Following the recent launch of the Northern Kentucky Nonprofit Coalition, members are working to create a more cohesive nonprofit sector in the region. The coalition, unveiled on April 23, includes 26 nonprofits based in Northern Kentucky. Together, they serve 682,066 people annually and employ 2,270 full-time and 1,918 part-time staff. The network comprises Kentucky Nonprofit Network member […]
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Covington Neighborhood Collaborative to host Community Summit
The Covington Neighborhood Collaborative, a consortium of Covington’s neighborhood associations, will host a community summit in May. Dubbed “Encouraging the Livable City,” the event will feature speakers, panels and other opportunities for planning out future civic engagement among the city’s residents. “Covington is at its best when neighbors can show up, learn together and help […]
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How Katie Meyer made Covington what it is today
What you need to know Katie Meyer, a Covington community leader, professional and activist, died last Thursday after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. Outpourings of sympathy from the broader community followed, and for good reason: If you live in Covington, Katie left an indelible impact on your life in the city, even if your […]
