ASHLAND, Ky. — We get a lot of questions about The Neighborhood. One recurring question we often hear is, "what exactly is The Neighborhood?" The best answer to that question is not a simple one. The Neighborhood has a lot of components with a lot of moving parts. We take some time in this video to explain some of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ashland Community Kitchen Director Dr. Desmond Barrett in the new kitchen food pantry. ASHLAND, Ky. — The Ashland Community Kitchen is now providing Community Boxes to families in need after recent construction of a new food pantry at The Neighborhood. This new service aims to fill the void after one of the vital food pantries in the area [...]
Image via Pexels Your child may barely be school-age, but it’s never too soon to start instilling the traits of leadership. Leadership skills not only help children succeed in adulthood, they also give children the tools they need to become confident, capable youths. Whether you want to raise a future Supreme Court Justice or simply want your child [...]
The internet is full of potential dangers. From children to the elderly, it appears that no one is safe. Among the most vulnerable are the senior citizens. Seniors often have the most to lose in dangers involving the internet. When scams occur, they are often devastating. The internet doesn’t have to be dangerous, though. With the right tools [...]
The Neighborhood would like to thank our many generous sponsors for their support in last month's 16th annual Neighborhood golf scramble! AcCounting 4 You, PLLC Ace Hardware Inspections / EXP Realty Advance Primary Care Andrews, Tackett, and Associates Ashland Credit Union Ashland Fire Dept Local 706 Big Sandy Superstore Burger King/Allied foods Cardinal Management, LTD Community Trust Bank [...]
Transportation Station's Josh Daniels (left), mechanic, and Paul Powell, program director. ASHLAND, Ky. — The Transportation Station bike shop will enable those without a means of transport to have access to inexpensive transportation. The bike shop will be a repair and sales shop with emphasis on a recycling process that will encourage sweat equity in obtaining [...]
ASHLAND, Ky. — Meet Jacob, a young man who aged out of the foster care system and found himself homeless and in need of help. Because of his hard work and determination, The Neighborhood was able to connect Jacob to not only food and shelter, but also with a program that provided an opportunity for new employment and a [...]