Amanda Couch has been selected as the new CEO of Welcome House, one of the largest housing service providers in the region. “Amanda’s leadership, dedication and passion for our mission have been evident throughout her years at Welcome House,” said Chris Brison, board chair of Welcome House, in a press release. “Her vision for the […]
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Cataloging homelessness: inside the yearly K-Counts
They start before the sun comes up. Outreach workers with the Welcome House and other organizations gather at the Welcome House’s Covington location early in the morning on Jan. 30 to plan out which spots they need to hit before the deadline on Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. They stuff bags with hygiene supplies and […]
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Shelters open in NKY for homeless as temperatures drop outside
There is no designated shelter for the unhoused in Boone County, but that isn’t stopping local leaders from doing what they can to keep the community’s most vulnerable safe and warm when it gets too cold outside. The emergency cold shelter program will activate Wednesday night and run through at least noon on Dec. 4. […]
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Bezos fund awards $1.25M grant to Welcome House
Welcome House, a homelessness services provider in Covington, has received a $1.25 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand outreach, increase housing assistance and address barriers to stable homes for rural families.
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Opinion: Collaborative solutions, not criminalization, for addressing homelessness
Written by Danielle Amrine, CEO of Welcome House in Covington House Bill 5, recently passed by the Kentucky legislature, has sparked significant debate about how communities should address homelessness. For those of us working directly with vulnerable populations, it’s vital to emphasize that homelessness is a social and economic issue—not a criminal one. While the […]
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Campbell County declares National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The Campbell County Fiscal Court read a proclamation Wednesday, declaring Nov. 11-18 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. “The purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons people are hungry and homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing for very low-income residents,” Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery read from the […]
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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.