World Homelessness Day
Oct 10, 2024
October 10
World Homelessness Day & National Donor Advised Fund Day
Today is World Homelessness Day, and I want to share a glimpse of what’s happening at the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY). More people than ever are facing homelessness for the first time; last year alone, 45% of our guests had never experienced it before. Many are older adults suddenly without a stable place to call home.
We’re committed to partnering with our community, elected officials, and business leaders to address the lack of income-aligned housing in Northern Kentucky, because we know that’s what truly ends homelessness.
We remove as many barriers as possible to provide crisis sheltering in addition to our longer-term program beds. At ESNKY, our guests find the compassion, dignity, and respect that every human being deserves.Thanks for being part of this journey with us. We are so grateful for our Board, staff, volunteers, and supporters for helping us be Life Saving, Life Changing. Together, we’re making Northern Kentucky a place where everyone has a chance at a brighter future.With grace & gratitude,
Kim M. Webb
Executive Director
Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
As we honor World Homelessness Day, I want to let you know that today is also National Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Day—a perfect opportunity to deepen your impact in our community by supporting ESNKY.As we head into this winter season, our crisis shelter beds, along with our longer-term beds, are more valuable than ever. On November 1, our overnight shelter programs will be available for women during the coldest months of the year. Taking us back to how we started, the belief that everyone deserves a bed to sleep in. The work is hard and we hope you will support us. If you have a DAF, you can make an immediate and meaningful difference by recommending a grant to ESNKY right now. Every dollar you give provides essential services, warm meals, and safe shelter for those most in need.
Here’s how you can take action today:
Log into your DAF and recommend a grant to ESNKY.
Our EIN/Tax ID Number is 26-0851019
Know that your support is directly helping those facing homelessness—many of whom are older adults, seeking stability and hope.
Save the Date: Donation Drive Thru
Join ESNKY guests, staff and volunteers as we party in the parking lot and get ready for Winter Shelter! Simply drive through with your donations and our guests will help unload your vehicle. Daily-use items that our guests need include coffee, sugar, creamer and cereal, adult-size winter clothes, personal items like soap, shampoo and toilet paper as well as twin-size sheets and towels. Click here to see the full list of all our most-needed items.
Enjoy freshly popped popcorn, cornhole and music as we welcome in winter! Feel free to stop in for a tour of our shelter facility (have you seen our NEW wall art?) and learn more about our Life Saving, Life Changing programs and services.
Is your family, company, school, or church interested in holding a donation drive in preparation for this event? Email Volunteer Coordinator Maya Mintu at Maya.Mintu@esnky.net.