Northern Kentucky nonprofit leaders and volunteers were recognized last month for their work with organizations across the region. The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky honored six people during its 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon on Sept. 29 at the St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center. The annual awards recognize nonprofit executives, board members, volunteers […]
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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati donates $25K to NKY regional housing fund
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is set to donate up to $25,000 in matching funds to a Northern Kentucky regional housing fund, according to the Horizon Community Foundation. Specifically, the federation has donated to the Horizon Community Foundation’s Home for All Fund, which sprang out of an initiative by local institutions to address the region’s […]
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Horizon Community Foundation Awards $115,000 to Help Build a More Connected Social Services Network Across Northern Kentucky
Horizon Community Foundation Awards $115,000 to Help Build a More Connected Social Services Network Across Northern Kentucky COVINGTON, KY — August 13, 2026 — Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky has awarded its 2026 Community Impact Fund grant of $115,000 to the Northern Kentucky Social Services Transformation Project, a regional collaboration led by the Safety […]
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Horizon Community Foundation Announces 2026 Nonprofit Awards Honorees
Covington, KY – August 11, 2026: Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Northern Kentucky nonprofit sector. Each year, the Horizon Nonprofit Awards honor exceptional executives, staff members, board […]
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Horizon Community Foundation seeks nominees for 2026 nonprofit awards
The Horizon Community Foundation is seeking nominees for its annual nonprofit awards. The winners of the awards will be honored at a special luncheon in September. “Our nonprofit community is filled with extraordinary people who lead with purpose, compassion and a deep commitment to serving others,” said Nancy Grayson, president and CEO of the Horizon […]
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Donation fund launched for Notre Dame Urban Education Center
Horizon Community Foundation and the Notre Dame Urban Education Center are partnering in a new fund to help move money into the Center’s educational programs. The Center is a faith-based nonprofit connected to the Sisters of Notre Dame USA, which provides a variety of educational programs for students in preschool through middle school. “The new […]
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Horizon Community Foundation merges two giving circles into single initiative
Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky announced the merger of its two signature giving circles, “The 410” and “Give Where You Live NKY,” into a single initiative: The 410: Give Where You Live NKY. The foundation said the merger brings together shared values, members and momentum to expand collective philanthropy and civic engagement across Boone, Kenton and Campbell […]
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Horizon Community Foundation opens 2026 grant cycle with $115K for NKY innovation
Horizon Community Foundation announced its 2026 Community Impact Fund grant cycle, offering $115,000 in competitive grants to strengthen Northern Kentucky communities. In a change from prior years, the foundation will award financial support to one or two larger-scale initiatives that align with its key grantmaking criteria: “We want to empower nonprofits who are ready to […]
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Nonprofits receive $18k in grants for NKY programs
Two nonprofits focused on education and family well-being in Northern Kentucky were recently awarded a combined $18,000 in grants. Horizon Community Foundation’s “The 410 Giving Circle” has announced the recipients of its 2025 grants, awarding a total of $18,000 to Esperanza Latino Center of NKY and UpSpring. Esperanza Latino Center of NKY will receive $13,000 to support its Acompañando […]
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New NKY food support fund mobilizes to feed families amid government shutdown
The NKY Food Support Fund is a new fund created to help neighbors and students in need affected by the ongoing government shutdown and the disruption of federal SNAP benefits. Created by the Horizon Community Foundation, the fund is mobilizing quickly to provide immediate relief by utilizing partnerships and systems developed during the pandemic. Through […]
