Horizon Community Funds 410 giving circle chooses financial literacy focus; still time to join the group
Members of Horizon Community Funds’ giving circle kicked off their 2023 grant cycle with a vote to determine this year’s grant focus area. The 40 members chose focus their combined gifts on financial literacy in Northern Kentucky.
“This is an exciting topic for us to be focusing on,” said Horizon Community Funds President and CEO Nancy Grayson. “Financial literacy is an essential skill for...
People Working Cooperatively kicks off annual Ramp It Up for Veterans assistance campaign
People Working Cooperatively (PWC) kicked off its 12th annual Ramp It Up for Veterans campaign to assist low-income and disabled veterans throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
The brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces have risked their lives so we can have our freedoms. Many veterans are now aging and living with disabilities. They find themselves in need of critical home repairs...
Easterseals Redwood announced as Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics finalist
Easterseals Redwood, the nonprofit working toward advancing 100% equity, access and workforce inclusion for children and adults with disabilities, people facing economic disadvantages and veterans in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, announced today that it has been named a 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics finalist by Better Business Bureau Cincinnati.
The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is Greater Cincinnati’s...
CHNK Behavioral Health awarded $150,000 to support efforts to address growing mental health crisis
The Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/CHNK Behavioral Health (CHNK) has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Interact for Health, a nonprofit health organization serving Greater Cincinnati.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with CHNK,” said Kate Schroder, president and CEO of Interact for Health. “In response to the growing youth mental health crisis, they continue to show up with...
Ashley Edwards finds her service as grant writer at The Point/Arc rewarding and purposeful
By Andy Furman
Point/Arc
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Not for Ashley Edwards, at least.
“I always wanted to work with individuals with special needs,” she said. “My grandma was a Special Education teacher in the Erlanger school system. That probably got me hooked.”
Ashley Edwards (Photo provided)
This month, Ashley Edwards celebrates her fifth anniversary at The Point/Arc. The 30-year-old...
Horizon Community Funds’ annual Philanthropy Symposium set for Sept. 25; make reservations here
Horizon Community Funds will host its annual Philanthropy Symposium on September 25, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center.
The program will include the Horizon Nonprofit Awards honoring five leaders serving NKY nonprofits.
Those awardees are:
• Jane Herms, Family Nurturing Center
Nonprofit Executive of the Year (Large Organization)
• Aaron Broomall, Faith...
Aviatra Accelerators to host two-day ‘Second Act Bootcamp’ program September 29-30
Aviatra Accelerators will host its first Second Act Bootcamp on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 in Symmes Township.
The two-day, in-person program is designed for women considering a career change, whether they are transitioning from their primary careers, re-entering the workforce, or seeking a new direction in life.
“Aviatra’s Second Act Bootcamp is designed to provide inspiration,...
Covington Rotary supports Cameron’s Cause for AEDs in schools to prevent tragedies like Cameron’s
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
It was born out of tragedy.
Cameron’s Cause is a foundation that started in March of 2011. Less than a year before – October, 2010 – Laura and Dave Batson experienced the worst tragedy in their family’s history.
Their 18-year-old son, Cameron Batson died of a sudden cardiac event during a pickup soccer game at Scott High School.
Dave Batson and wife Laura...
Annual Kenton County Farm Tour October 1 offers NKyians an up-close look at county’s family farms
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, organizers of the Kenton County Farm Tour are inviting Northern Kentuckians of all ages to join them for the 13th year.
The self-guided tour features some of Kenton County’s finest farms, exciting interactive activities, and the chance to discover the roots of food and ornamentals grown in our region. The tour takes place on Sunday, October...
Life Learning Center’s ‘High Stakes Gala’ to honor Will Ziegler; great entertainment and auctions
On Saturday, September 16, Life Learning Center (LLC) will host its 9th annual fundraiser, the 2023 Life Learning Center High Stakes Gala at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming starting at 6 p.m.
The highlight of the evening will be the celebration of the many community contributions of Will Ziegler, Chairman of the Board of Ziegler & Schneider and President/CEO of The R. C. Durr Foundation, Inc.,...
NKY Forum to present ‘An Inside Look at County Government’ at Campbell County Newport Library
NKY Forum presents “AN INSIDE LOOK AT COUNTY GOVERNMENT” on Tuesday, September 12, 9-10 a.m. at the Campbell County Newport Library Branch (901 East 6th Street).
Hear from county administrators, Matt Elberfeld, Matthew Webster, and Joe Shriver.
They’ll also take questions from the moderator and from the audience and will explore not only what county government looks like from the inside, but...
NKY residents Paul Edgett, Melody Weil named to board of Cincinnati’s Good Samaritan Foundation
Good Samaritan Foundation announced the addition of three new members to its board of trustees. During their meeting on Sept. 6, the board approved the membership of Paul W. Edgett, III, Sr. Annie Klapheke, SC, and Melody Weil, effective immediately.
“We are pleased to welcome these three individuals to the Good Samaritan Foundation Board of Trustees,” said Mark Walton, Good Samaritan Foundation...
KCPL provides 13 ways to save with your library card during National Library Card Sign-Up Month
The Kenton County Public Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
Everybody knows you can save on books with a Kenton County Public Library card. But did you know you can also save on tools, party games, career advisors, audiobooks, music, craft classes and more? All you need is a library card. And anyone residing in Greater Cincinnati can stop by with an ID and proof...
People Working Cooperatively gets First Financial Foundation grant to address shortage of workers
People Working Cooperatively (PWC), the Greater Cincinnati area nonprofit that provides critical home repairs, mobility modifications and energy conservation services from professional trades staff at no cost for low-income homeowners, has received a $5,000 grant from the First Financial Foundation.
The grant will support PWC’s Workforce Development Program, which addresses a critical shortage of...
Local authors, NKY’s Col Owens and Roger Fortin, in free program at Cincinnati Catholic Cathedral
NKY authors Roger Fortin and Col Owens, will discuss their work in a free public program at the Cincinnati Catholic Cathedral Thursday at 12:15 p.m.
The audience will have an opportunity to have a conversation with the authors.
Guests are invited to bring a brown bag lunch, invite a friend, and enjoy the program. Soft drinks and water provided. The books, says the publisher CincyBooks, “contain...
