CARES - Boyd County KY

09/29/2026

It's that time of year!

09/21/2026

🛏️ UNITED WAY DREAM BUILDERS- A NEW CHAPTER FOR BUILD A BED! 💙

We’re excited to share that Ashland Build a Bed is officially beginning a new chapter as an initiative of United Way!

Build a Bed was founded through a partnership between Ashland Credit Union, Member Choice Credit Union, Big Sandy Superstore, and the Boyd County High School Key Club with one simple mission: to make sure children in our community have a safe, comfortable place to sleep.

While Build a Bed will now live under the United Way umbrella, the organizations that founded this special event will continue to support the initiative and serve as partners in carrying its mission forward.

We are incredibly proud of what this event has become and even more excited to see this tradition continue and grow under the United Way umbrella. What started as a community coming together to meet a need will now have the opportunity to reach even more children and families throughout our region.

Want to be part of it? Whether you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or know a child in the five-county area who is in need of a bed, we’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

Here’s to the next chapter of Build a Bed, and to continuing a tradition of neighbors helping neighbors and making sure every child has a bed to call their own.

United Way Dream Builders! 🛏️💙

Event Date: October 24, 2026

Location: Beech Street Christian Church- 1672 Beech St., Ashland, KY. 41102

Contact United Way of Northeast Kentucky for more information.

09/06/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10 am.

09/04/2026

Battle of the Bands Food Drive

Instructions for Participating Organizations

Thank you for supporting the Battle of the Bands Food Drive between the Ashland and Boyd County marching bands! Your organization can help turn this friendly rivalry into a big impact for local families.

How to Participate

1. Choose the school you want to support:
Ashland or Boyd County.
2. Set up a collection box:
Place a sturdy donation box in your lobby or another visible area.
3. Decorate the box:
Display the logo and colors of the school your organization is supporting. Clearly label it:
Battle of the Bands Food Drive Donations
4. Promote the food drive:
Encourage employees, customers, visitors, and community members to donate canned food and other nonperishable items.
5. Arrange pickup and weighing:
When your box is full—or when your collection is complete—notify a participating student or contact United Way of Northeast Kentucky. We will arrange to pick up and weigh the donations so they can be credited to your chosen school.

Collection Dates

📅 September 21–October 2

The winning school will be announced October 9 at the Ashland vs. Boyd County varsity football game.

Most-Needed Items

• Canned meats
• Canned soups
• Cereal
• Rice and beans
• Peanut butter
• Macaroni and cheese
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Other unopened, unexpired, nonperishable foods

Please do not donate opened, expired, damaged, or perishable items.

All donations will remain in our community and benefit the Ashland and Boyd County Family Resource Youth Service Centers, Hillcrest Bruce Mission, and Ashland Community Kitchen.

Together, we can make a difference! Friendly Rivalry, Big Impact!

07/17/2026

We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to United Way of Northeast Kentucky for their continued support of our mission and the community.

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

We will be closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Monday, July 6th at 10 am.

06/01/2026

🚛 We’re sharing this week’s mobile food distribution schedule below.

📍 If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, we encourage you to come out to a distribution near you.

🍽 No one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from, and we’re here to help. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so those who need support know where to find us. 🧡

For additional information, please visit https://facinghunger.org/get-help.

06/01/2026

📦 FOOD BOX DAY at Ashland Community Kitchen!

Join us Saturday, June 20th beginning at 11:00am until 2:00pm or while supplies last.

📍2516 Carter Ave, Ashland, KY

Please bring:
✔️ Valid Kentucky ID
✔️ Must live in Boyd County

Food boxes are first come, first served. Please share to help spread the word!