Kenton County backs nine projects to support residents in need

Kenton County recently approved $2.1 million in one-time funding for nine projects to strengthen local organizations’ ability to serve Kenton County residents.

The approved projects include:

• Action Ministries, located in Covington, will use $164,850 to replace its forklift and box truck used to pick up and deliver food pantry donations, as well as its walk-in cooler and freezer.
• CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region in Crestview Hills will receive $8,831 for the purchase of new equipment to support its work serving children and families.
• Family Nurturing Center will use its $500,000 award to renovate its facility in Crestview Hills.
• Kentucky Senior Citizens Apartments (Panorama) in Covington will receive $12,281 to upgrade its protective camera system.
• Meals on Wheels will use $73,702 to purchase and outfit a new refrigerated van for home meal deliveries to Kenton County residents.
• St. Charles Community was awarded $500,000 to support Phase I of construction for its new senior living center in Park Hills.
• St. Vincent de Paul NKY will put $300,000 toward construction of its new facility at 2864 Crescent Springs Pike in Erlanger.
• DCCH for Children & Families will use its $500,000 award to address essential technology and safety needs at its residential campus in Fort Mitchell.
• Independence Senior Center will receive $41,500 for facility upgrades, including a new partition and air conditioning units.

“The County’s partnership with these organizations helps Kenton County residents live, work and thrive in our community,” Kenton County Judge-Executive Kris Knochelmann said. “Whether it is supporting seniors and families to individuals with disabilities, we work together to address needs in a practical way.”

The one-time awards are in addition to the County’s regular annual support for local social services agencies. For Fiscal Year 2027, Kenton County allocated $4.4 million to 48 organizations to support services provided to residents throughout the County.

The funding comes from the County’s COLT Funds, which are generated through the Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Aging Payroll Tax. The initiative, approved by voters in 1980, helps fund programs and services that support individuals with mental health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and older adults.

Together, the annual allocations to social services organizations and one-time project funding allow Kenton County to support organizations providing critical services while also creating opportunities for targeted investments in facilities, programs and other projects that benefit residents