On Monday, the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky drew the winning raffle ticket for an “Enchanted” grand prize: floor-level seats to Taylor Swift’s concert in Cincinnati this Friday. The Emergency Shelter is a low-barrier and harm-reduction overnight shelter and daytime service center in Covington. The shelter received the tickets from an anonymous donor who helped […]
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Lt. Gov. Coleman presents Kenton County organizations with state funding awards
Kentucky’s lieutenant governor, Jacqueline Coleman, presented state funding awards to a variety of Kenton County organizations at a special event at the Kenton County courthouse in Covington Monday morning. The money will serve to augment the region with additional investment in the hopes that the selected organizations can better build out their programs, services and, […]
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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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New Emergency Shelter works to remove barriers to employment
It’s been almost four months since the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky officially opened its new facility’s doors. In February, the shelter moved from its home of 14 years on Scott Blvd. in Covington to its new location at West 13th St in the city. The executive director at the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, […]
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New Emergency Shelter facility ‘what we can get done when we work together’
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky had its official opening Tuesday at 436 West 13th St. in Covington, commemorated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Those in attendance were advocates of the shelter, partners and members who all made the new state-of-the-art facility possible. The shelter began its operations back in 2008 in a building located on […]
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16-year-old Riley Kuether Plans Concert to Benefit Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
Highlands High School Junior Riley Kuether is planning and performing in a benefit concert September 9. Like many 16 year olds, Riley Kuether spends his days backpacking, writing and playing his guitar. Unlike many teenagers, he’s also been busy planning a benefit concert. “Gimme Shelter,” a concert featuring Ben Eglian, Marty Malloy, Ben Armstrong, Sean […]