Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky

08/21/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 OneNKY Summit Series!

Join us October 28, 2026, for OneNKY United 2030: Driving Our Community Vision — a gathering of business, community, and philanthropic leaders coming together to discuss the future of Northern Kentucky.

Co-hosted by the OneNKY Alliance and Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky, this year’s Summit will feature updates on key regional initiatives and opportunities to share ideas that will help shape what’s next for our community.

Register to attend today: https://bit.ly/4ga2YPL

08/18/2026

Back-to-school season is a reminder that education is about more than what happens inside a classroom. It’s about the families, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders who help create opportunities for kids to learn, grow, and succeed.

In the latest episode of Common Good for the Common Wealth, Nancy Grayson talks with Cheye Calvo, President & CEO of Educate NKY, about the bigger picture of education in Northern Kentucky—and why collaboration will be key to building a stronger future for our region.

Tune in for a conversation about the role we all play in helping Northern Kentucky’s children and families thrive.

Listen to Episode 10: https://bit.ly/4f7EPt1

08/18/2026

Nancy Grayson joined the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s NKY Spotlight Podcast to talk about the 2026 Horizon Award honorees, Jason and Amy Jackman, and what’s ahead for the Annual Dinner!

Thanks to the Chamber for having Nancy on and helping us celebrate this year’s honorees. Give it a listen and get ready for Annual Dinner!

08/17/2026

Join us September 29 for the Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon as we celebrate Craig Gliva, our 2026 Volunteer of the Year.

For more than 11 years, Craig has maintained a successful mentoring relationship with his mentee, providing encouragement, guidance and friendship through some of life’s most difficult moments. His impact extends well beyond that relationship, including co-founding Boxed Blessings, which has provided holiday gifts to more than 5,000 children across Northern Kentucky.

Come celebrate Craig and the other outstanding individuals making a difference across our nonprofit community.

Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/4fNOvrn

08/14/2026

Big news for Northern Kentucky! Horizon Community Foundation is proud to award its 2026 Community Impact Fund grant of $115,000 to the Northern Kentucky Social Services Transformation Project, a regional collaboration led by the Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky, with the Northern Kentucky Area Development District serving as fiscal agent.

The project brings together Brighton Center, Faith Community Health Network, Fiesta NKY, Gateway Community & Technical College, Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, United Way of Greater Cincinnati in NKY and others to create a more connected social service network.

The goal: make it easier for residents to access support, strengthen referrals, reduce duplicated processes and give community leaders better data to understand needs and measure impact.

We’re excited to invest in this bold, collaborative effort to strengthen Northern Kentucky’s social safety net. Read the full press release to learn more.

Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky has awarded its 2026 Community Impact Fund grant of $115,000 to the Northern Kentucky Social Services Transformation Project, a regional collaboration led by the Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky, with the Northern Kentucky Area Development Di...

08/12/2026

I live here and I give here.

Northern Kentucky is stronger when we invest in the place we call home. Your gift to Horizon Community Foundation's Annual Appeal helps create opportunities that make our community stronger today and for generations to come.

Give today: https://horizoncfnky.org/fund/annual-appeal/

08/11/2026

Episode 10 of Common Good for the Common Wealth is here!

What happens when improving education becomes the responsibility of an entire community—not just its schools?

In our 10th episode, Nancy Grayson sits down with Cheye Calvo, President & CEO of Educate NKY, to explore what it takes to improve outcomes for children and families across Northern Kentucky. They discuss early learning, family engagement, school innovation, community partnerships, career pathways, and the opportunities emerging across our River Cities.

At the heart of the conversation is a simple idea: when children thrive, communities thrive.

Listen to Episode 10 here: https://bit.ly/4f7EPt1

08/11/2026

We’re excited to announce the 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards honorees!

Every day, nonprofit professionals and volunteers across Northern Kentucky work to make our communities stronger. We're proud to recognize these six individuals whose leadership, dedication, and service are creating lasting impact:

Andy Brunsman, Be Concerned – Executive of the Year, Large Organization
Bruce Kintner, Samaritan Car Care Clinic – Executive of the Year, Small Organization
Wendy Lemen, LifeSciKY – Staff Member of the Year
Jackie Hirt, Easterseals – Board Member of the Year
Craig Gliva, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America – Volunteer of the Year
Rachael Parker, ArtsWave & Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau – NextGen Leader Award

Join us September 29 as we celebrate these incredible individuals and the impact they’re making in our community.

St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Tickets and event details: https://horizoncfnky.org/horizon-nonprofit-awards/

Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Northern Kentucky nonprofit sector. Each year, the Horizon N...

08/04/2026

Strong communities don't happen by chance—they're built through connection.

In this conversation with Sonya Fultz, CEO of Adopt A Class, we explore how partnerships between classrooms, businesses, and volunteers help students discover new possibilities while strengthening Northern Kentucky's future workforce.

It's a thoughtful discussion about showing up, opening doors, and the lasting impact that comes from investing in the next generation.

Watch this clip, then listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4f7EPt1

08/01/2026

Tickets are officially ON SALE for the 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon!

Join us on Tuesday, September 29 from 11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m., as we celebrate the extraordinary nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders who make Northern Kentucky stronger.

Come celebrate the people behind the impact, connect with fellow community champions, and honor this year’s outstanding award recipients.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4fNOvrn

Celebrating the People Who Make Northern Kentucky Stronger.