Yearly Archives: 2020

Neighborhood needs increase in push to close 2020

Contribute with easy online donation; just scroll down! ASHLAND, Ky. — As we move into the heart of the holiday season, The Neighborhood's pace will increase to match the needs of area individuals and families. This means more service and goods going out to the needy, and hopefully more contributions coming in to help support our continued core missions. As [...]

November 2nd, 2020|The Neighborhood|

Upcoming We Know IT schedule set

ASHLAND, Ky. — The next round of The Neighborhood We Know IT classes is scheduled. If you are a SNAP beneficiary and have internet access and a computer, you can participate in these courses (a $3-5,000 dollar value) for free. When you complete the course, you can add the certification to your resume. This is for people 18 and [...]

October 29th, 2020|We Know IT|

A guide for seniors to age in place during Covid-19

Seniors (classified as age 65 and older) are choosing to live in their homes for as long as possible. A 2019 Harvard report found that the age group’s desire to live at home — even if alone — has grown 15% from 2012 to 2017.This desire, combined with the ripple effects of COVID-19, is causing more seniors and their [...]

October 23rd, 2020|Seniors|

CAReS Giving Tree provides assistance through holiday season

ASHLAND, Ky. — The annual Giving Tree program helps hundreds of needy families in Boyd County, providing families with gifts, clothing and food vouchers through the holiday season. CAReS is again seeking financial and volunteer assistance with its 2020 program. VOLUNTEER OR DONATE If interested in helping, please contact CAReS staff at 606.324.2949 or complete the form on [...]

October 19th, 2020|CAReS, The Neighborhood|

7th annual Wine & Bourbon Ball to benefit The Neighborhood

ASHLAND, Ky. — The 7th Annual Wine & Bourbon Ball to benefit The Neighborhood and its partner agencies will be Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. This year's event will be at The Venue at the Edge, 500 Diederich Blvd., Russell, KY 41169. This year's event will include: Hors d'oeuvres Prime rib buffet Select bourbon [...]

October 16th, 2020|The Neighborhood|

The Neighborhood to be part of SOAR 2020 Summit

ASHLAND, Ky. — The Neighborhood will be a part of SOAR 2020 Summit: A Virtual Journey into the Future of Appalachia. The event is Oct. 28 (2 to 8 p.m.) and Oct. 30 (9 a.m. to noon). The Neighborhood aim is to provide a safe, secure, clean, and convenient one-stop center for those in need of assistance in [...]

October 16th, 2020|The Neighborhood|
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