A local nonprofit that aids with substance use disorder recovery was awarded $15,000 from The 410 Giving Circle.
Lord’s Gym Ministries, a Greater Cincinnati-area charity with a presence in Covington, was the grant recipient. The money will help expand the ministry’s programming.
“This gift will further our work with youth in our boxing program,” Lord’s Gym Ministries Executive Director Scott Bowers said in a press release. “Our local youth face an array of barriers, especially those involving mental health and substance abuse. Our boxing experience offers an outlet for our youth to express themselves, turning negative energy into positive energy. More importantly, they build life-changing relationships with positive and caring adult role models. The impact is amazing.”
The 410 Giving Circle is a cohort of numerous individuals from around Northern Kentucky who donate $410 to collectively award nonprofit programs and resources serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. The 410 Giving Circle is underneath the Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky umbrella.
“The challenges of health, mental health, and substance use disorders are critical issues in our community,” Horizon Community Funds President Nancy Grayson said in the release. “When the members of The 410 selected this focus area for the 2024 grant cycle, we were encouraged by their commitment to making a difference. We are grateful for their insight into the pressing needs of Northern Kentucky residents.”
