Volunteers of America provides a home for Kentuckians in recovery this holiday season
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Volunteers of America (VOA) Mid-States helps people overcome substance use, strengthen their recovery, return to the workforce and reunite with their families. During especially challenging times – like the holidays – VOA’s Recovery Community Centers offer people in recovery a space where they can meet, gather, fellowship and share. “The […]
2.1 million pounds of food rescued: new app drives Louisville to fight hunger and waste
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Kentucky Harvest, Louisville’s most established organization committed to food rescue, is proud to celebrate a significant milestone for the Louisville region. Since launching the Kentucky Harvest app in November of 2023, the organization facilitated the rescue of 2,108,636 pounds of food from 191 business locations like Papa John’s, Cysco and […]
Volunteers of America kicks off “Hope for the Holidays” campaign
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Volunteers of America Mid-States has kicked off its “Hope for the Holidays” campaign. You can help by donating much needed items like hygiene products, food, winter clothing, toys and more to support families in need. To see the wish list, drop off locations or to donate online, visit VOA Hope […]
$2.6 million grant allows University of Kentucky researchers, partners to expand access to crucial radon mitigation, lung cancer prevention
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky When people breathe in radon gas, they are more likely to develop lung cancer — particularly when they also breathe tobacco smoke. Radon, a radioactive gas, occurs naturally when uranium breaks down in rock and soil. Radon is invisible — you cannot smell, see or taste the gas, and there […]
Toys for Tots, Paristown and Stock Yards Bank & Trust host kickoff event for WLKY/Marine Toys for Tots 2024 Toy Drive
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Representatives from Marine Toys for Tots, Paristown, WLKY and Stock Yards Bank & Trust came together in November to kick off the 2024 WLKY/Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign as organizers and shared the importance of donating toys for older children this holiday season. Stock Yards Bank & Trust is […]
Count the Kicks expands stillbirth prevention efforts in Kentucky with support from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Stillbirth is a silent crisis that devastates over 21,000 families across the U.S. annually, including six in every 1,000 pregnancies in Kentucky. To combat this issue, Count the Kicks and the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation are bringing life-saving resources and education to more families across Kentucky. This […]
Comprehensive community health center officially opens in Lexington
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Isaiah House Community Health Center, a joint venture between Isaiah House, the Commonwealth’s largest Christ-centered nonprofit addiction recovery organization, and Lexington Rescue Mission officially opened its doors to the public this morning. The first-of-its-kind facility in Lexington is accessible to all Kentuckians, especially those experiencing homelessness, offering wrap-around services, […]
Dare to Care rallies record number of volunteers, community partners to end hunger in Kentuckiana
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Dare to Care mobilized more than 500 volunteers and community partners across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to end hunger this September in honor of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a nationwide effort to raise awareness around hunger and inspire communities to act. Dare to Care volunteers, community retail […]
WellCare of Kentucky, Gov. Beshear honor 2024 Community Health Champions
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky WellCare of Kentucky recently hosted its fifth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs. The Community Health Champions Awards honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving outcomes and supporting community well-being. “I see our Community Health Champions as examples of […]
Kentucky addiction recovery advocate builds a legacy for her son
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Since losing her son to substance use disorder (SUD), Nancy Blackford has become a fierce advocate for addiction recovery resources in the Commonwealth. “I reflected on the many ways I could give back to the community that I love and that had given so much support to my family,” Blackford […]
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partners with Kentucky Cancer Program to screen fairgoers for skin cancer
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky As the Kentucky State Fair opened its doors to fair-goers from across the Commonwealth in August, the Kentucky Cancer Program and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partnered to offer free skin cancer screenings to fair attendees for the full duration of the fair. According to the National Cancer Institute, […]
Tommy Elliott Fund, Leadership Louisville Center honor Elliott’s memory with new storytelling training for local nonprofits
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Louisville-area nonprofits can hone their storytelling skills and win thousands in grant money thanks to a new partnership between the Tommy Elliott Fund for Community Leadership and the Leadership Louisville Center. The new Tommy Elliott Fund Storytelling Program honors one of Louisville’s great communicators and furthers his mission of community service. […]
UK HealthCare opens the Commonwealth’s first psychiatric emergency unit
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On Tuesday, July 30, community and state leaders joined UK HealthCare officials to celebrate the opening of a new emergency unit dedicated to treating patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The unit, on the Eastern State Hospital campus in Lexington, is known as EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing) […]
New Lexington comprehensive community health center will empower vulnerable Kentuckians
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, the Commonwealth’s largest Christ-centered nonprofit addiction recovery organization, announced its partnership with Lexington Rescue Mission to launch a first-in-the-nation community health center for all Kentuckians, especially those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity or struggling with substance use disorder. “We are thrilled to team up with Isaiah House to pioneer […]
OPINION: We’re getting great health care value here in Kentucky
By Nancy Galvagni and Kennan Wethington Health care comes with a substantial price tag, particularly in hospitals where skilled professionals and advanced technologies deliver innovative, lifesaving care every day. Despite the significant investments required for such high-quality operations, Kentucky consistently delivers world-class health care at a great value, outperforming our neighboring states and much of […]