The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, located on 13th Street in Covington, has begun its annual emergency cold shelter program for unhoused individuals in its local area. The program will continue from now until March 31, 2026. The program provides emergency shelter from the cold for a single night. It is open to all adults […]
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Covington mayor calls for audit of emergency shelter
Mayor Joe Meyer of Covington has recommended a management audit on the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, following complaints from Westside neighborhood residents and testimonials from former employees.
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Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky begins winter sheltering
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, located in Covington, began its winter sheltering program this week. Describing itself as a “low barrier” shelter, the emergency shelter offers beds for people dealing with homelessness on a night by night basis during the winter months when temperatures drop to dangerous levels. Winter sheltering is available for men […]
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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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Welcome House cold shelter returns to Boone County for third season
As the winter season begins to trickle into the NKY area, Boone County’s Welcome House makes plans to shelter those in need of warmth. The success of the program and its call to action was discussed at the Boone County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday and was approved for its third year. Welcome House CEO […]