Republic Bank & Trust has donated $50,000 to the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY), an immediate-entrance, low-barrier shelter for adults in the community.
The money will be used to help with the costs of the new building, which is located at 436 W. 13th Street in Covington. The facility was opened in February and more than doubles the bed capacity of the former shelter with 68 beds, a Daytime Navigation Center for showers, laundry, cell phone charging stations, an onsite medical clinic, and community partner room. The latter allows spaces for the community to connect with and support individuals on their journey to overcoming homelessness.
“This shelter is a symbol of what is possible when leaders come together to ensure an important community need is met,” said Jason Payne, Managing Director of the Northern Kentucky market for Republic Bank. “We’re proud to be a champion for those who take care of the members of our community.”
ESNKY will operate year-round emergency shelter and housing work program beds for men, year-round shower and laundry program for men and women. and the emergency cold shelter from November-March for adult men and women.
ESNKY has been a client to Republic for quite some time and has developed a strong partnership along the way.
Amy Quinn Dye, a private banking officer and relationship manager for ESNKY, has a great personal connection to the organization through her involvement with Leadership Northern Kentucky.
“Our partnership with the shelter started during Leadership Northern Kentucky where we learned about the life-saving services it provides to our community,” said Amy Quinn Dye, Vice President and Private Banking Officer at Republic Bank. “It’s been a privilege to continue supporting this worthwhile organization during the pandemic, with PPP loans, and now to help ensure its growth well into the future.”