The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky has declined to undergo a management audit, despite Covington city officials suggesting it to address complaints from neighbors and former employees.
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Shower, laundry services nearly double at Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky since last year
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky has seen a nearly double increase in the number of adults using their on-site laundry and shower services since last year, with 289 more adults visiting the Daytime Navigation and Engagement Center this year.
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Covington to begin conversations on emergency shelter audit
The Covington City Board of Commissioners is considering a management audit of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky to improve its management techniques and reduce its reliance on public services.
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Inside LINK: Why we took our time with a story about people experiencing homelessness
On this episode of Inside LINK, hear from reporter Nathan Granger, who took time to investigate complaints about the Emergency Shelter in Covington, resulting in a more nuanced and complete story.
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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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Covington continues conversation on homeless shelter regulations
Discussions at this week’s Covington Board of Commissioners caucus meeting suggested the city and homelessness service providers were making headway on revisions to the local ordinance governing the operations of homeless shelters. City Attorney David Davidson and the commissioners discussed a meeting between city staff and shelter operators in late November. “We’re communicating here,” Davidson […]
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Homelessness in NKY: Region grapples with how to care for those who are unhoused
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 1, 2023 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe to our weekly print newspaper here. The Cold Shelter The line stretched along the outside of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky and into an adjacent alcove. People laden with bags sat on nearby curbs, […]
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Inside LINK: Here’s how – and why – we wanted to better understand homelessness in Northern Kentucky
Inside LINK is a regular column normally written by our CEO, Lacy Starling. This week, we have a special guest writer: LINK’s managing editor, Meghan Goth. Email her at mgoth@linknky.com. As a community, we have, in many ways, lost nuance. People are right or left. They are a hero or a villain. They are good […]
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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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Campbell County declares National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The Campbell County Fiscal Court read a proclamation Wednesday, declaring Nov. 11-18 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. “The purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons people are hungry and homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing for very low-income residents,” Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery read from the […]