Wine, local food and live music will take over the Purple People Bridge Sept. 12 for Brighton Center’s annual Wine Over Water fundraiser. The event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The evening pairs panoramic river views with a curated lineup of local food, wine and craft beverage vendors. Proceeds support Brighton Center’s […]
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Brighton Center awarded grant to expand debt-free job training
More individuals in Northern Kentucky will have access to debt-free career training thanks to a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation awarded to Brighton Center Inc. The $50,000 grant funding will directly support Brighton Center’s Center for Employment Training, an accredited, short-term, post-secondary program that prepares individuals for careers in high-demand fields such as Medical Assisting […]
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New June Gardens project in Newport seeks to address housing needs
In response to growing housing needs in the region, Brighton Properties, a subsidiary of Brighton Center, broke ground on a 12-unit development in Newport on May 11 to provide stable, income-aligned housing. The project represents an investment in addressing housing instability in Northern Kentucky. June Gardens was made possible through funding support from the Kentucky […]
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Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns—just leave donations by your mailbox
If you’ve been meaning to do something to help families in need but have been procrastinating or busy, Saturday, May 9, is the day for you. All you have to do is put non-perishable food in a plastic bag and stick it by your mailbox on May 9. Postal carriers at the National Association of […]
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NKY partners to donate 50 laptops, launch free digital skills training for residents
Dozens of Northern Kentucky residents will be receiving free laptops and digital skills training. Connected Nation, AT&T Kentucky and Brighton Center are partnering to provide 50 laptop devices and digital skills to Northern Kentucky residents. The devices are being furnished through AT&T’s Tech 4 Training program to ensure participants receive reliable, high-quality devices. Training and […]
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Brighton Center’s new program expands help for families with kids
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 […]
