Brighton Center, a wrap-around nonprofit located in Newport, is expanding its early childhood services with a new resource navigator program. The program is the result of the organization receiving federal grant funding that will fund the addition of three resource navigator positions. Qualifying families with children up to age 5 can make a one-on-one appointment […]
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Brighton Center’s used toy sale returns in December
Brighton Center’s used toy sale is back, where every toy costs just a nickel, dime or quarter. Brighton Center’s annual used toy sale is happening Dec. 6, at 741 Central Ave. in Newport. Hot chocolate will be available in the parking lot, and Santa Claus usually makes an appearance. The sale starts at 10 a.m. […]
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First Financial grants $35K to NKY organizations
First Financial Bank announced Tuesday that it had awarded about $35,000 in grant funding to several service organizations in Northern Kentucky. The grants were part of a large annual fundraising effort throughout the Midwest region that saw the bank raise about $550,000. “Supporting our clients and communities has always reflected who we are as a […]
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Free baby essentials, support offered at Newport community baby shower
Northern Kentucky’s newest and soon-to-be parents are receiving a warm welcome this week, complete with free baby essentials, gifts and local support. The Pregnancy Care Network of Northern Kentucky is hosting a community baby shower for new and expectant families on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Holy Spirit Parish Center, 840 Washington Ave., Newport. This event will include free […]
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Schools help students by helping families succeed
Schools across Northern Kentucky are listening, building relationships and acknowledging parents’ or guardians’ importance in their strategies to help children succeed. “If we want true partnerships between families and schools, we have to redesign systems that invite families in on their own terms,” said Cheye Calvo, president of EducateNKY. “That means shifting from doing to […]
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Initiatives aim to give NKY children a strong start
When Angela Duncan participated in a Covington walking tour designed to help families work with their young children on reading and learning, she loved it so much she contacted the city about having one in her neighborhood. “When COVID happened, we got one of the passports, and we would drive around to the different A […]
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Brighton Center hosts 18th annual Wine Over Water fundraiser
Doing good never tasted so good. This year’s 18th annual Wine Over Water fundraiser for the Brighton Center will take place on Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the Purple People Bridge. Wine Over Water is an evening of tasting wines, local beer, spirits, and foods, all while raising funds to support the […]
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Over 100,000 diapers donated to NKY families at the Brighton Center
“As a mom, I know when you’re worried about your children, you can’t get much else done,” said Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear at the Brighton Center in Newport on Tuesday. Beshear served as the keynote speaker at an event honoring a donation of over 100,000 diapers and over 1,000 cans of baby formula from […]
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NKY organizations combating drug abuse receive grant money
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is funding solutions to drug abuse and addiction to help with recovery and boost prevention. Attorney General Russell Coleman, alongside Opioid Abatement Commission Director Chris Evans, announced $19.8 million in grant money has been awarded to 75 organizations across the state. “This is money clawed back from those that brought this […]
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NKY Young Professionals volunteer initiatives support local causes
Young professionals in Northern Kentucky will have the chance to support local nonprofits through the second annual Community Impact Partnership. The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals group has announced the return of the partnership, formerly known as the Service Learning Project. This volunteer-based initiative allows young professionals to support organizations that are making a difference in the region. […]