Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington’s annual Cassba fundraising event will return in August. This year’s theme will be “Stars & Service: Honoring America at 250 and Catholic Charities at 95 Years of Love and Action.” It will celebrate both the 250th anniversary of the United States and 95 years of service from the […]
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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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Win bourbon, a vacation, cash at Catholic Charities’ 2025 fundraiser
Catholic Charities will host its annual CASSBA fundraiser later this month, where participants can enter raffles to win select bourbon bottles, a dream vacation and cash. Funds raised through the raffle will benefit Catholic Charities’ many community efforts, such as the Parish Kitchen and its Mobile Food Pantry. This year’s event’s theme is “Dreams are […]
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Get trained to help in mental health crises this July
Catholic Charities will host a free training for Mental Health First Aid later this month. Mental Health First Aid is a national program that aims to provide non-professionals with go-to resources and strategies to employ in the event they encounter someone going through a crisis. “This vital initiative is designed to equip community members with […]
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How to help the Parish Kitchen, partner ministries expand services
Catholic Charities is planning a large multi-purpose expansion at the site of the Parish Kitchen, a well-known food ministry in Covington. The expansion will not only augment the Parish Kitchen itself but also two other ministries associated with Catholic Charities, a mobile food pantry called Food for Friends and Pickett’s Corner. “It’s building for the […]
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Parish Kitchen seeks donations for facilities expansion
The Parish Kitchen, a well-known food kitchen in Covington associated with the Diocese of Covington, is raising money to fund a facilities expansion. The expansion will enable the organization to enhance its outreach efforts, as well as those of its affiliated programs, including the Mobile Food Pantry and Pickett’s Corner. In fact, Mark Hehman, the […]
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Parish Kitchen serves over 170 guests on Reds Opening Day
The Parish Kitchen, a charitable service provider administered by Catholic Charities, served over 170 guests during their Reds Opening Day luncheon, and will celebrate their 50th anniversary with special lunch meals throughout the week and an open house celebration on June 17.
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Pickett’s Corner collects bikes for Parish Kitchen guests
Pickett’s Corner, a charitable initiative administered by the Diocese of Covington’s branch of Catholic Charities, held a donation event at Notre Dame Academy to collect bikes that would eventually be given away to guests at the Parish Kitchen in Covington.
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Notre Dame Academy, Catholic Charities to host bike drive Saturday
Notre Dame Academy and Catholic Charities’ Pickett’s Corner Ministry will host a bike donation drive this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to collect gently used bicycles for Parish Kitchen guests in need.