Opening Doors │ February

Dear Friends,

Greetings from sunny Los Angeles! February was filled with snow, smiles and finally some sunshine and warmer weather. It also included 11 more nights in Newport operating the Campbell County Cold Shelter where we saw 92 adults totaling 263 bed nights. This was in addition to operating the Kenton County Warming Center and our regular services.

As for the sunshine, I am currently in LA attending the National Alliance to End Homelessness conference, learning best practices and innovative strategies while being around other leaders. I am also honored to have been selected to lead a roundtable discussion on Emergency Shelter - “Engaging low barrier shelters that give adults a voice and choice in accessing services as part of a crisis response system for both homelessness and substance use disorders.”

It's been a great week so far and I am excited to bring great ideas back to ESNKY and our Northern Kentucky community! One thing we've focused on is that "Housing First" is NOT "Housing Only." Holistic services and low barrier shelter offered by ESNKY are critical components of helping our guests achieve self-sufficiency and housing year round. After all, homelessness is not just a winter issue, it is a housing shortage that is impacting our community more and more each day.

I hope to see you at our upcoming Homeless to Hopeful event on March 13th and/or in shelter.

Kim M. Webb

Executive Director

Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky

Celebrating Three Years at 436 W 13th Street

“From the first staff, the first guests, the first volunteers, the first meal, the first staff meal in the Oasis, there was so much promise and hope for what we could accomplish in a space designed to shelter people and to be an employer of choice with new furniture and all the amenities.”

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Homeless to Hopeful

Nearly Sold Out!

Homeless to Hopeful, ESNKY’s largest annual fundraiser, is almost sold out! Click below to see if tickets are still available, and get yours before they’re gone! Homeless to Hopeful will take place on Thursday, March 13th at Receptions Event Center. This year, we’re having breakfast for dinner!

HOMELESS TO HOPEFUL TICKETS & EVENT INFORMATION

Did You Know?

Did you know that we have two students from Ignite High School who spend part of their school day at ESNKY as part of their internship? Bri and Jade come every day and spend several hours getting real world experience. Bri loves to work in Ruth’s Room, handing out clothing to our guests, and Jade loves to be in the kitchen, making sandwiches and talking with the guests. In addition, they helped plan our Fall Donation Drive-Thru, assist with office tasks, and overall, bring us joy!

March Madness Bourbon Raffle

For just $50, which is the cost to shelter and provide services for one guest for one night, you can join the March Madness Bourbon Raffle!

These fantastic bottles are being raffled off together. Winner takes all! With only 200 tickets being sold, this is a rare chance to secure some of the most sought-after bourbon on the market today. The winner will be drawn at Homeless to Hopeful.

Special thanks to the Presenting Sponsor of Homeless to Hopeful, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and our Raffle Sponsor, Valuation Research Corporation.

Charitable Gaming License # ORG0002828. You can review the full terms and conditions here.

GET YOUR TICKET and SUPPORT ONE NIGHT OF SHELTER

More Ways to Give

Thank you for supporting the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky! Please consider including ESNKY when making gifts from your Donor Advised Fund or IRA Charitable Distributions. For more information, contact Development Manager Zak Draznin at zak.draznin@esnky.net.