The Kenton County Fiscal Court recently announced it had approved about $2.1 million in public funds to nine local service organizations.
“The County’s partnership with these organizations helps Kenton County residents live, work and thrive in our community,” Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann said. “Whether it is supporting seniors and families to individuals with disabilities, we work together to address needs in a practical way.”
The money comes from the county’s COLT fund, which is paid for through a special payroll tax for funding mental health, intellectual disability and aging services. The fiscal court has allocated about $4.4 million to 48 organizations, including the nine listed below, for the 2027 fiscal year.
The following organizations will receive funding:
- Action Ministries – $164,850 to replace its forklift and box truck
- CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region – $8,831 for new equipment purchase
- Family Nurturing Center – $500,000 for facility renovations
- Panorama senior apartments – $12,281 to upgrade its protective camera system at its Covington location
- Meals on Wheels – $73,702 for the purchase and outfitting of a new refrigerated van
- St. Charles Community – $500,000 for phase I construction of a new senior living center in Park Hills
- St. Vincent de Paul NKY – $300,000 for construction of its new facility in Erlanger
- DCCH for Children & Families – $500,000 for essential technology and safety needs
- Independence Senior Center – $41,500 for facility upgrades.
