MOUNT VERNON — It was an emotional day for Dr. Afet Kilinc. A new chapter began Thursday for The Freedom Center’s executive director, following the efforts of the organization’s staff and donors who flipped the pages. “They are the heart of The Freedom Center,” Kilinc said. “We would cease to exist without them.” Their dedication…
Additional donors can help college funding program grow! MOUNT VERNON—The Knox County Foundation will extend funding for Knox Promise, a three-year trial program featuring free college at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). The program launched in 2022 and guarantees free college to qualifying residents of Knox County. KCF approved funding for the program into the…
MOUNT VERNON – The Little Mermaid Jr. will swim into Knox Memorial Theater this week for two shows as part of the 2024 Youth Enrichment Series (YES!) MTVarts will present a live 90-minute performance of the Disney classic for Knox County second-graders Thursday morning then repeat the show for third-graders Friday morning. The YES! series…
MOUNT VERNON — Although they won’t move in until Oct. 7, Freedom Center staff dedicated their soon-to-be new location on Friday. The Freedom Center bought the building at 135 S. Main St. in April 2022 through a $550,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS). “This has just been a…
MOUNT VERNON — Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio had a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for a 24/7 mental health and addiction crisis center. The 8,000-square-foot Knox County Behavioral Health Crisis Center will sit adjacent to BHP’s outpatient center on Blackjack Road. It will provide crisis stabilization for adults and youth aged 12 and over.…
September 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Knox Network of Nonprofits for a seminar with Jennifer Williams of Williams Nonprofit Consulting to learn more about how nonprofits can get started in advocacy, why it’s important, and how it can help you fulfill your organization’s mission. All Library programs are free and open to the public,…
KCF announces new partnership with the Richard and Arline Landers Foundation MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation approved $578,000 in countywide grants to 11 nonprofit projects throughout Knox County during its Aug. 14 board meeting. This funding cycle continues the foundation’s commitment to supporting local organizations that positively impact the community. In addition to these…
CENTERBURG — Council members added an ordinance to Monday’s village council agenda authorizing Village Administrator Teri Wise to contract for new street lights. V3 Companies will install 15 new street lights on Main Street. The cost is not to exceed $215,000. V3 submitted two bids: $205,000 and $215,000. “They would basically be pretty and be…
MOUNT VERNON – Step into a classic Americana experience at the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon’s Pie Auction. In collaboration with the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival, the public is invited to enjoy an evening of delectable homemade pies, lively bidding, and warm community spirit. Organizers invite to who attend to celebrate our shared…
MOUNT VERNON — After meeting 75 percent of its fundraising goal for a new day care center through private donations, The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon is turning to the community for the remainder. The Army’s “Light the Day” capital campaign is a $6.25 million initiative that includes a new 13,720-square-foot childcare facility. The center…