NKU graduate Alicia Lawrence named executive director of First Tee, teaching character through golf
Northern Kentucky University graduate Alicia Lawrence has been named Executive Director of The First Tee® of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky…
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‘Saving Snow’ documentary screening offered by NKU Environmental Science, Citizens’ Climate Lobby
NKU’s Environmental Science Program and Citizens’ Climate Lobby are presenting a public screening and discussion of the documentary Saving Snow…
Focus on Faith Community Pharmacy: Connecting people with prescriptions they need but can’t afford
By Tess Brown Horizon Community Funds If there is one word you don’t typically associate with a medical prescription, it’s…
Point Perk in Covington expanding weekday hours in April, accommodating afternoon coffee drinkers
NKyTribune staff Point Perk coffee shop is expanding its hours in April, accommodating customers looking for their afternoon “feel good”…
Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky hosts Homeless to Hopeful event at Drees Pavilion
NKyTribune staff The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky 6th annual Homeless to Hopeful event takes place Thursday, March 15 at…
Build A Dream: Safety Net Alliance making 101 beds for 101 kids at Gateway Metro on Saturday 9-noon
On Saturday, Build A Dream Northern Kentucky will build and deliver 101 beds for 101 kids. This is the third…
Horizon Community Funds, KPI partnering to offer philanthropy event, focus on NKY opportunities
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is partnering with the Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative (KPI) to host a new event that…
Tuskegee Airman provides firsthand narrative at Boone County Public Library Burlington branch
Hear the firsthand narrative of Tuskegee Airman Les Edwards and learn more about the history of the Airmen from James…
Region recognized for progress in strengthening local education pipeline through StriveTogether
By Vicki Prichard Northern Kentucky Tribune reporter StriveTogether, a national nonprofit working to improve education for children, announced the achievement…
Focus on Addiction Services Council: Aiming to be a single stop and phone call away to end addiction
The NKyTribune is partnering with Horizon Community Funds to focus on our region’s nonprofits. Here is one of the continuing…
Beechwood Band Mulch Fundraiser underway; supports opportunities for students to excel
The annual Beechwood Band Mulch Fundraiser is underway. Beechwood Independent Schools Director of Bands Austin Bralley has issued the following…
Rotary District looking for four host families for Youth Exchange Program for ’18-’19 academic year
Rotary District 6740, which includes Kentucky, will be sending nine high school students from the state out into the world…
Mayor Joe Meyer is Chili Champ of NKY in NKCAC’s cookoff to benefit Ludlow Senior Center
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission hosted the Mayors of Covington, Ludlow, Park Hills, and Ft. Wright as they went head-to-head…
Volunteer NKY, focused on people helping people, schedules sign-up fair at St. Elizabeth Edgewood
The first Volunteer NKY Connect event for 2018 is a volunteer fair at St Elizabeth Healthcare March 14, from 3:30…
8th annual Hearts are Trump event Saturday to benefit Cincinnati Children’s Camp Joyful Hearts
The 8th annual Hearts Are Trump, a Euchre Tournament and Silent Auction to support Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Camp Joyful Hearts,…
BCPL March events for adults include Renaissance Faire, NKY History Day, visit by Tuskegee Airman
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of March. A…
Newport Professional Firefighters collects food for Newport Intermediate School’s Power Pack program
Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45, a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), has collected approximately $5,000 worth…
New Children, Inc. CEO Shannon Starkey-Taylor’s values rooted in deep commitment to children
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Shannon Starkey-Taylor likes to tell a story about coming home from school to find her…
Northern Kentucky Education Council’s annual awards are April 25; nominations close Friday
The Northern Kentucky Education Council will hold its annual Award Celebration on April 25, at the Holiday Inn in Erlanger….
Focus on Plan Ahead Smiles: Hygienist uses theater, education to help kids get excited about brushing
In partnership with the Horizon Community of Funds, the NKyTribune is offering a continuing series on the region’s nonprofits. By…
Go Pantry! gets Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation grant for 1400 ‘Go Bags’ for hungry kids in Boone County
The Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation has provided a grant to GO Pantry which provides food to Boone County children who…
Center for Great Neighborhoods gets new Kresge Foundation grant to support Creative Placemaking
In 2014, The Center for Great Neighborhoods received a $1.45 million grant from The Kresge Foundation to support work that was completed…