NKY Thrives

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New Leaf Kitchen nurtures children in food insecure communities

Annie Streitmarter’s program cultivates children's minds, bodies, and souls with lesson and demonstrations on healthy eating.

Restoring health to health care

A free, national, online event organized by local doctors will focus on service-led, purpose driven organizations that push control and accountability to the lowest practical level, thus increasing employee and patient wellbeing.

Sam and Thad Becker fill in one of the six colors at George Stone court.
Colorful makeovers are planned for public basketball courts across the region

The project is an effort to build pride in the public courts and encourage communities to use them.

NKU has joined a national coalition to help students complete their degree programs.
NKU partners with national coalition to help returning students complete their studies

The program works with colleges to help re-engage students who have paused their studies.

Lee Ransdell trail bikes several times a week at Devou Park.
Spending time — and money — in Devou Park

Tens of thousands of visits are made to Devou Park’s backcountry trails by bikers, hikers, and runners, and all that exercise adds up to a big economic impact.

Last year, volunteer Dawn Rhodes made the winning pitch for the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky.
Finalists chosen in pitch competition for funders’ grants

The NKY Funders' Grants competition brings philanthropists together in common causes.

Last year, volunteer Dawn Rhodes made the winning pitch for the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky.
Finalists chosen in pitch competition for funders’ grants

The NKY Funders' Grants competition brings philanthropists together in common causes.

Small murals were painted on floodgate equipment along the trail.
Marking a milestone in an urban trail system, the Licking River Greenway and Trails project

The Greenway is part of a long-range plan to create a hub for urban outdoor recreation that involves everything from canoeing to hiking and biking.

Creative Placemaking Summit comes to the region

The three-day event will focus on supporting neighborhoods with art and culture to create thriving, sustainable communities. 

Lee Ransdell trail bikes several times a week at Devou Park.
Spending time — and money — in Devou Park

Tens of thousands of visits are made to Devou Park’s backcountry trails by bikers, hikers, and runners, and all that exercise adds up to a big economic impact.

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