Giving Tuesday is a generosity movement that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday was created to encourage people to commit an act of kindness, whether that is supporting a local food pantry, giving a donation, or helping a neighbor. Here are some organizations participating in Giving Tuesday: City Gospel Mission/Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A Restaurants […]
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Teens reconnect with nature through Adventure Crew
Adventure Crew’s mission is to get teens outdoors. The nonprofit is in school districts around the region to connect city teens to nature through outdoor adventures. The nonprofit hosts monthly outdoor events, like hiking, kayaking, and biking, from September through May to approximately 75 to 100 students. Since starting in 2015, they have expanded into […]
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Happy hour to raise funds for homeless shelter
Welcome House is celebrating 40 years in the community with a fundraiser happy hour at Braxton Brewery that will benefit its new facility.
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Redwood announces Abilities Award recipients
Redwood recently announced the recipients of its Celebration of Abilities Awards. The nonprofit focuses on serving children and adults with “severe and multiple disabilities,” and the awards ceremony highlights people and organizations for their ability to impact the community, according to a press release from the organization. Redwood CEO Sharon Fusco said the awards “recognize, […]
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Kentucky orchestra holding raffle for rare bourbon
Rare and hard-to-find bourbon is up for grabs in a raffle that will benefit the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra.
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‘We have to do better’: Boone Co. seeks community help for roadside litter
Roadside litter is piling up in Boone County, and authorities say staff shortages share some of the blame. Roadside litter collection has fallen off its normal routine during the pandemic due to staff shortages at the jail. Without enough corrections officers on duty, the jail cannot safely transport inmate work crews to collect garbage lining […]
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Redwood opens new children’s library to provide enriching educational experiences
Redwood, a nonprofit that serves children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities, opened a new children’s library on their campus last week. The new space was made possible by a $20,000 grant from the Millstone Fund, which aided in the cost of renovations including a new ceiling, lights, paint and carpets; as well as […]
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Nonprofit For Goodness Cakes opens Covington chapter
For Goodness Cakes is looking to start their Covington “Sprinkle Squad” with volunteer bakers from across Northern Kentucky to make and hand-deliver cakes to children in foster care and at-risk youth on their big days. For Goodness Cakes is a nonprofit organization that operates on volunteers who go through an online orientation and food safety […]
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NKY Nonprofits Get Access to PPE Through $50K Grant from Horizon Community Funds
$50,000 Personal Protective Equipment Grant Lands at Life Learning Center Horizon Community Funds will immediately deploy $50,000 to purchase masks, face shields, gloves, gowns, and hand sanitizers that will be distributed to a large group of nonprofit organizations serving Northern Kentucky. Life Learning Center will spearhead the purchase and distribution process of the personal protective […]
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Coronavirus Relief Fund To Award Nearly $60K to NKY Nonprofits
Coronavirus Relief Fund Continues its Work in Northern Kentucky Nearly $60,000 granted to nonprofits across community The Esperanza Latino Center of NKY will receive $15,000 for rent, utilities, and other emergency supports for the Hispanic/Latino families they serve. (Img: Esperanza Latino Center Facebook Page) Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has announced its next round […]