A Boone County task force responsible for assessing homelessness service gaps recommended the county build a homeless shelter to help meet community needs. The recommendation was among several issued by the Boone County Homelessness Task Force during Wednesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court special caucus meeting. “In developing a brick and mortar shelter, the task force […]
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Welcome House cold shelter returns to Boone County for third season
As the winter season begins to trickle into the NKY area, Boone County’s Welcome House makes plans to shelter those in need of warmth. The success of the program and its call to action was discussed at the Boone County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday and was approved for its third year. Welcome House CEO […]
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The Welcome House Launches New Mobile Outreach Vehicle to Assist NKY Homeless
The Welcome House of Northern Kentucky launches its new medical mobile outreach RV this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The organization received funds from Impact 100 last year, those funds added up to $104,000. This grant allowed the Welcome House to purchase a mobile outreach vehicle, medical equipment, food, and hygiene supplies. Much of […]
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Local Girl Scouts Collecting Items to Benefit Welcome House
Girl Scout Troop 1130, at a past event. Provided. Girl Scout Troop 1130 has partnered with the Fort Thomas Fire Department to collect items for Welcome House of Northern Kentucky—and they need your help. Welcome House is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and supportive services for Northern Kentuckians who are homeless or living in poverty. […]
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Support Local Organizations on #GivingTuesday
The countdown to turkey time is on, and so is the official beginning to the holiday season. Since Thanksgiving has now become synonymous with consumerism, many of us are anxious to dig into those Black Friday deals. In recent years, Thanksgiving shopping has transformed into a days-long marathon of themed shopping days packed with special […]