This story originally appeared in the Feb. 24 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. On the Edge is a regular feature that explores the challenges of the rising cost of living in Northern Kentucky. For Northern Kentucky University student Elena Song, even buying the basics from bargain stores […]
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Beshear presents over $1M in awards to Brighton Center, 14 other Campbell County nonprofits
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was at the Brighton Center in Newport Thursday, where he announced $1 million worth of funding to 15 nonprofit organizations in Campbell County. Direct relief payments of varying amounts were given to the nonprofits to support their long-term sustainability. “We are honored that [Beshear] traveled to Northern Kentucky and to Campbell […]
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Job fair helps Northern Kentuckians find a new path
COVID-19 changed the economic landscape of United States, forcing many people out of their jobs and eviscerating local economies. In Kentucky, the unemployment peaked at 16.1% in April 2020 during the pandemic. For people searching to return to the workforce after the height of the pandemic, events like career fairs help connect those job seekers […]
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Ways to give back this holiday season
In the height of the holiday season and as lots of wintry mixes move into the Northern Kentucky area, many shelters and centers could use the public’s help more than ever. Places like the Brighton Center, Emergency Center of NKY and the Ion Center are hard at work making sure no one is left behind […]
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‘This place doesn’t just cure the addiction, it heals you’
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 25 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see this story and others sooner, subscribe to the weekly newspaper here. In 2019, Erica Owens went through the treatment program at Brighton Center’s Recovery Center for Women. Today, she is the food service manager for Center Table, working in […]
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Brighton Center announces death of Vice President Talia Frye: ‘A special soul with the biggest heart’
The Brighton Center announced Monday that Vice President Talia Frye, “a leader, role model, mentor, and friend to all” died unexpectedly on Oct. 20 at the age of 44. “Talia made each employee feel welcome, provided compassionate and approachable support, and was a consummate humble servant leader,” said June Miller, chief financial and administrative officer […]
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Brighton Center to hold ribbon cutting for Opportunity House
Opportunity House, a program aiming to help college students experiencing homelessness, is opening on the Northern Kentucky University campus. Brighton Center, NKU, and the City of Highland Heights will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3530 Alexandria Pike to celebrate the opening of Opportunity House on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 12:30 p.m. Opportunity House is a […]
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Regional agencies offer support to Newport residents told to move
Local agencies and nonprofit organizations came together Wednesday to discuss how they can offer assistance to residents at Newport’s Victoria Square apartments. Those residents were originally told they must vacate by the end of September so the units could be renovated by its new owners. The residents were told Wednesday that they now have until Oct. […]
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Brighton Center to host 16th annual Veterans Career Fair
In need of a job or just looking for something new? 50 employers from in-demand industries that are actively hiring will be represented at the Brighton Center’s 16th annual Veterans Career fair. Some companies are even planning for on-the-spot interviews. Brighton Center’s Regional Workforce Strategies Coordinator Kim Spreder said different partners of the event will […]
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Trades to Success Pre-Apprenticeship Cohort Starts January 18
Recent Brighton Center Trades to Success grads show off their program diplomas. One of the keys to achieving self-sufficiency is having a good job that pays a livable wage with benefits and an opportunity for career advancement. This is what fuels the robust continuum of workforce development programs at Brighton Center. To meet the […]