The grants went to 25 organizations that provide direct services such as summer reading programs, literacy tools for underserved students and essential resources for families in crisis.
The grant was one of 38 awarded this year by the Jeff Bezos-created foundation. Awards total $117.55 million. YWCA Greater Cincinnati is the only organization in the region to receive funding in this grant round.
Seven nonprofits in Northern Kentucky were named finalists by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual awards program recognizing long-standing organizations, “cool places to work” and ones embracing diversity and inclusion.
COVID may be subsiding, but winter has decided to stick around at least one more week. Need to find something to brighten your spirit? Hark, read on! We may have some ideas for you…