A grinning soon-to-be second-grader fished through a lasagna tray, grabbing squares of cardboard etched with words. It was a game he was playing with another student who was learning English, and two high school Spanish students to practice reading and sounding out words. They were at a free, weekly tutoring program at FIESTA, a nonprofit […]
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Meet employees where they are: NKY nonprofit leaders on hiring diverse talent
FIESTA President Theresa Cruz wants companies to actively break down barriers in pursuit of hiring employees from more diverse backgrounds. To do this, Cruz said companies must “meet employees where they’re at.” FIESTA is a Florence-based non-profit that provides food, clothing and community resources for the Hispanic community. Cruz’s role allows her to work directly […]
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Boone County boosts funds for food box program
Boone County allocated $10,000 to a Florence-based Hispanic community organization to help with its food box program. The Boone County Fiscal Court voted to approve a resolution Tuesday that extended funding for several community programs through the end of the current fiscal year. The funding comes from the county’s aging, intellectual disabilities and mental health […]
