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Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN) announced the formation of the Northern Kentucky Nonprofit Coalition (NKNC) at a launch event hosted by sponsor Dean Dorton. This new regional alliance of KNN members aims to build a stronger, more unified nonprofit sector voice among organizations serving Northern Kentucky. NKNC joins existing coalitions in Lexington, Louisville, and Southeastern Kentucky—a step toward KNN's goal of creating a strong statewide network of nonprofit leaders advocating locally for the work of the nonprofit community.
In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Hamilton County 513Relief Bus, in partnership with Council on Aging, will host a Healthy Aging Summit, Wednesday, May 27, 10:00am-2:00pm, at The Word Family Life Event and Community Center. The event will also mark the official launch of the Hamilton County Senior Utility Assistance Program, providing the first opportunity for eligible residents to apply for Duke Energy utility bill assistance.
Multiple agencies will be hosting the Smart Savings Utilities Resource Fair, May 19, 9:00am-noon, to help people with their utility bills. Learn how to keep your bills down, get help with payments and find out about resources. The event takes place at the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd.
The Victorian at Riverside, an assisted-living facility for older adults in Covington, is grateful to the Maxwell C. Weaver Foundation for a $5,000 grant to provide meals for the residents.
Samaritan Car Care Clinic celebrates recent grants from the Charles H. Dater Foundation; the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee; and the Millstone Fund. These grants support the Clinic's efforts to address transportation barriers for low-income families, as well as support co-op positions for Gateway Community and Technical College auto technology students. With this and other community support, the Samaritan Car Care Clinic is able to offer a hand up to families so they can literally stay on the road to self-sufficiency.
Neighborhood Allies is grateful for recent grants from the Edelweiss Foundation, Guardian Savings Bank, Union Savings Bank, and the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee. These grants will be used to provide various forms of direct assistance for Resource Navigation Program participants.
Talbert House is proud to announce Brent Taylor as its 2025 Employee of the Year. He was recognized alongside outstanding employees from each service line, including Samantha Banks (Central Services), Karen Luken (Community Care), Maurice Gunn (Addictions and Mental Health Residential), Alec Hargrove (Court and Corrections), and Thomas Bauer (Medical and Mental Health).
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) Business Councils are thrilled to announce the winners of the Business Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding member businesses in Erlanger, Florence, Fort Thomas, and Newport, for their achievements and contributions to their respective communities. The awards will be presented during the Business Council Celebration Dinner, Thursday, May 21, at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming Event Center, 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
In less than two weeks, hundreds of women from across every sector of the Tri State region will gather at Music Hall and Memorial Hall on May 15 for the fifth anniversary of the Power to Pursue Summit. Renowned author and podcast host Jen Hatmaker will speak on themes of embodiment, accountability, renewal, and the magic of owning your unique story.
Good Turn Day returned Saturday, April 25th, uniting Girl Scouts of Western Ohio and Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries in a tradition of service, sustainability and community pride. Girl Scouts gathered at Goodwill retail locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, carrying bags of gently used donations and a shared commitment to making a difference for neighbors in need.
Celebrate National Bike to Work (or Anywhere) Day with Tri State Trails on Friday, May 15, 7:00am–9:00am on the Newport side of the Purple People Bridge. Enjoy complimentary coffee courtesy of Trailhead Coffee, and pastries generously provided by North-South Baking Co., and connect with organizations leading group walks, runs, and bike rides across our region. It's a morning built on movement, community, and the joy of starting the day together.
LifeSciKY, Kentucky's nonprofit lab incubator, has welcomed Tyler Egloff as its newest Innovation Fellow. This role offers undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience in the life sciences industry, allowing them to work on impactful projects alongside industry leaders, gaining real-world insights and building industry connections.
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