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. […]
OPINION: Taking action against loneliness and embracing Senior Independence Month with community connection
By Robin Caruso, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Chief Togetherness Officer Lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60% according to the Surgeon General’s advisory about the devastating impact of the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States. The physical health consequences of poor or insufficient connection include […]
Republic Bank announces record gift to Metro United Way
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Republic Bank hosted an event to announce a record gift to Metro United Way, and to thank employee donors at one of its downtown locations Thursday morning. The total gift of over $188,000 from this year’s campaign marks the Bank’s largest ever combined corporate and employee donation. “Republic Bank and […]
Maryhurst celebrates 180th anniversary of serving children and families in greatest need
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Maryhurst, Kentucky’s oldest child welfare nonprofit, is celebrating 180 years of fulfilling its mission – to strengthen and empower children and families in greatest need. On Tuesday, February 6th, the organization brought together community leaders, volunteers, supporters and staff to celebrate the significant achievement of 180 years. “Celebrating 180 years […]
Metro United Way invests in solutions for systematic issues, commits to new priorities and focuses on equity for all
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Metro United Way is no longer a community chest pass-through organization, but one that strategically invests in solutions to persistent and systemic issues to help our community achieve better outcomes. Metro United Way supercharges organizations through capacity building, resources, training, mental health support, public policy collaboration and more. Republic Bank […]
Kentucky nonprofit pioneers international clean water effort; donation honoring Old National Bank victim to fuel further work
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky An anonymous $500,000 donation made in honor of Tommy Elliott, who died during the mass shooting inside Old National Bank last April, will launch the expansion of Louisville-developed clean water technology that will transform health outcomes for millions of people around the world. WaterStep, a Louisville-based nonprofit whose mission is […]
Anthem Medicaid to offer free dental screenings, cleanings to members across the Commonwealth
By Abuzar Iqbal, Building Kentucky Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Medicaid will be host “Dental Days” events throughout Kentucky this October to provide members with FREE dental screenings and cleanings. According to the CDC, more than half of Kentuckians over the age of 65 have lost at least six teeth because of dental decay […]
Nine community health champions recognized by WellCare of Kentucky, received grant for their organization
By Abuzar Iqbal, Building Kentucky On September 20, 2023, WellCare of Kentucky hosted its fourth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The award honors individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving outcomes, and supporting community wellbeing. Gov. Andy Beshear attended and spoke at […]
EKU and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky announce expansion of Rural Medicine Scholarship
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Photo by Carsen Bryant, Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky have announced the expansion of the Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship. The endowment helps grow the number of frontline health care workers in the eastern region of the state, increase […]
Louisville Congressman Morgan McGarvey tours Dare to Care facility ahead of 2023 Farm Bill renewal
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville) toured Dare to Care’s Louisville facility and got a firsthand look at its day-to-day operations ahead of the Farm Bill renewal this December. McGarvey plans to propose an increase in nutrition programming for the 2023 Farm Bill, using Dare to Care as an example for how […]
Louisville Orchestra finishes July portion of statewide “In Harmony” tour, prepares for September leg
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Music Director Teddy Abrams and members of the Louisville Orchestra recently concluded the second leg of “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour.” The July portion of the tour included performances in Ashland, Newport, Glasgow, Somerset and Bardstown. Made possible through a budget appropriation from the Kentucky General Assembly, “In Harmony” […]