Giving Back and Making Connections

Looking to connect and get involved in Northern Kentucky? Check out this list of amazing local NKY organizations that always welcomes volunteers. 

GoPantry
859.760.6480
This mobile pantry based in Florence, Kentucky provides meals to hungry kids to help fill the nutritional gaps in children who rely on the school system for necessary meals. 

Master Provisions
859.474.0467
www.masterprovisions.org
Master Provisions is a distribution hub, connecting resources to communities in need via partnering with organizations.

NKY Community Action Commission 
859.581.6607
www.nkcac.org
They foster self-sustainability by focusing programming on life skill development, social justice, senior services, and children in the Northern Kentucky community. 

The Point Arc
859.491.9191
https://thepointarc.org
The Point Arc’s mission is to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their highest potential. Outreach includes several social enterprises that offer vital employment such as a cafe, a laundry facility, and an apparel company. 

Welcome House Northern Kentucky
859.431.8717
www.welcomehouseky.org
A local organization dedicated to ending homelessness by providing temporary housing and relief services to local families. Get involved by donating a meal!

Emergency Shelter of NKY
859.291.4555
http://emergencyshelternky.org
This local organization provides emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Donate your time or materials to get people back on their feet.

Be Concerned, Inc. 
859.291.6789
https://beconcerned.org
Servicing low-income families as one of the largest free food pantries in Northern Kentucky.
 
The Brighton Center
859.491.8303
www.brightoncenter.com
The Brighton Center provides educational, professional, and personal counseling. They also offer youth programs, senior services, and more for Northern Kentucky residents. 

DCCH Center for Children and Families
859.331.2040
www.dcchcenter.org
DCCH helps individuals with traumatic, emotional and behavioral difficulties through residential treatment, foster care, adoption, therapy and counseling. 

NKY Children’s Advocacy Center
859.442.3200
www.nkycac.org
Addresses child abuse through child-focused programming toward prevention, evaluation, and treatment for children and their families.
 
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
859.757.1552
www.horizonfunds.org
This community-oriented organization seeks to increase philanthropic giving among NKY residents, corporations, and organizations. They target issues surrounding poverty, health and wellness, arts, and education.

World Affairs Council (Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky)
859.448.8984
https://globalcincinnati.org
WAC promotes global understanding through education, engagement, and international cooperation to help Northern Kentucky thrive in the 21st-century global environment. Programming includes international professional exchange programs, culture guides to connect people with our diverse community, and sponsoring local events.
  
Fuel NKU
FUEL@NKU.edu
This food pantry provides groceries and hygiene items to NKU students. It is run by students, promoting community cooperation and fighting food insecurity.

NKY Fellowship of Christian Athletes
859.608.3114
www.nkyfca.org
FCA fosters leadership in youth sports coaches and players to assist them in positively changing lives by building up young people through the unifying activity of sports.

The Ion Center
859.491.3335
https://ioncenter.org
Offering complete confidentiality, they assist women who have experienced domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault. They also promote preventative measures through their “Green Dot” programming strategy.
 
Cinderella’s Closet
859.341.5330
www.cinderellasclosetnky.org
Since its start in Lakeside Park in 2006, this local organization has since grown to serve 11 states, providing prom dresses and formal wear to teens experiencing financial insecurity. Help their mission by donating unused dresses or volunteering your time.

Stray Animal Adoption Program
859.391.1234
https://adoptastray.com
The SAAP of Newport works to protect at-risk animals by promoting lifelong adoptions, advocating for spay/neuter, and educating on animal welfare. Volunteer to foster animals, care at their facilities, or staff weekly adoption events.

Rob’s Kids
www.robskids.org/contact/
Through funding and sponsorship, this organization provides psychiatric care for children who struggle with depression and PTSD to nurture healing and security in a safe space.