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A video chronicle of a young man’s Neighborhood journey
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 fresh start. Watch the story of his Neighborhood journey! SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
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Money available to help with rent, utilities for Boyd residents
ASHLAND, Ky. — Assistance with rent and utility bills is available for Boyd County (Kentucky) residents. Bills must be past due and those seeking help must register their needs through CAReS, located at The Neighborhood. Inquiries should be issued [...]
Clean Start in need of licensed volunteer hairdressers, barbers
ASHLAND, Ky. — Clean Start is encouraging licensed hairdressers and barbers to volunteer their time once a month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to cut hair for needy people. Clean Start operates at The Neighborhood near the downtown [...]
BRIGHT Kentucky tours The Neighborhood
ASHLAND, Ky. — Civic and community leaders from across the Appalachian region of Kentucky came to Ashland to learn about the innovations and processes being developed in Eastern Kentucky to combat poverty nationwide. BRIGHT Kentucky, which began in [...]
‘Word on the Street’ to tell stories that need to be told
ASHLAND, Ky. — The Neighborhood has been a fixture in Ashland for nearly 20 years with over over 30,000 cases of assistance. Still, so many people know little about who we are or what we do. We want [...]
We Know IT August course 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 [...]
The Neighborhood golf scramble set with par 3 approach, big prize awards
ASHLAND, Ky. — The Neighborhood's 16th Annual Charity $100,000 Shootout will be Sept. 18, 2020 at Diamond Links Golf Course. Registration is at 11 a.m. with shotgun start at noon. A shootout and reception will be at 4:30 p.m. [...]