Author: FAKH Communications
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Agency Spotlight: Russell County Senior Center
FAKH currently works with five partner agencies in Russell County to serve families, seniors, and children who don’t always know where their next meal will come from. One of those agencies committed to making sure the needs of people, specifically senior citizens, in Jamestown and the surrounding areas are met is the Russell County Senior…
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County Spotlight: Allen County
In the 202 years since Allen County was established, a lot of changes and improvements have occurred. Several new city parks have been built, a new Justice Center has opened, and the Dumont Hill Civil War Encampment Park is being developed1. But among all of these efforts to create positive change, the issue of…
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What Would You Choose, Housing or Food?
During the holidays, many of us will be visiting with family and friends. And for some us that means cleaning and preparing the house for the influx of people who will be sharing in each other’s company. But sadly, for thousands of people across our service area, opening their home to loved ones isn’t so…
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Agency Spotlight: Taylor County Ministerial Association
During the holiday season, helping those in need is a top priority for many people, even more than usual. But for Earl Rodgers, that desire is something that motivates him all year round. Earl, a native of Campbellsville, KY, is the Chairman of the Taylor County Ministerial Association (TCMA). TCMA is one of the six…
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County Spotlight: Hart County
Although Hart County is only 418 square miles, it has a lot to offer.1 From enjoying the waters of Green River, to exploring nearby caves, to witnessing a Civil War reenactment, visitors can find something to do all year long.2 As the Hart County Visitor’s Center website says, “The season is always right to visit…
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FAKH Receives $80,000 to Purchase Fresh Produce
On November 20th, FAKH Executive Director, Gary Miles, attended a “Day of Giving” event at the Capitol in Frankfort. The event was hosted by Commissioner of Agriculture, Ryan Quarles, to recognize local nonprofits who recently received funding from the Walmart Foundation State Giving Grant. FAKH was just one of 10 recipients to receive a grant…
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What’s on Your Holiday Wish List?
Thousands of people across the country are already stressing about studying ads, mapping out game plans, and making lists to prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year. But many others right here in our own region are worried about something much worse. In 2016, the average person spent roughly $290 on Black Friday…
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New Volunteer Center Policies
We are constantly looking for ways in which we can be a better, more efficient organization. That includes creating a safe place for those across the region to volunteer their time. That being said, starting in January 2018 we will be implementing a few new policies at our Volunteer Center. These changes are listed below,…
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Agency Spotlight: Lyon County Housing Authority
November 6, 2017 – The Lyon County Housing Authority in Eddyville, KY is just one of the partner agencies we work with in Lyon County to ensure that the needs of local senior citizens are met. Each month staff members and volunteers distribute 50-60 boxes of food to those in their community. These boxes are part…
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County Spotlight: Trigg County
According to a Feeding America study, approximately 1 in 7 people living in Trigg County (14.0%) are food-insecure. This means that while they might not be going completely without food, they don’t always know when or where that food will come from. To help alleviate this uncertainty, we operate several programs in the county to…