Women’s labor of love gives birth (finally)
to Dress for Success Lexington organization

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By Molly Crain KyForward intern   For Analisa Wagoner and Jennifer Monarch, co-founders of Lexington’s new nonprofit Dress for Success, the process to bring the international organization here has been a labor of love — literally.   “I’m not kidding …

Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation sponsors golf tournaments to help patients, families

The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation is hosting four days of golf and fellowship to benefit the mission and outreach programs of the foundation.   The golf tournaments include:   • May 31 – Flaget Golf Tournament; at Bardstown Country Club …

Kentuckians who donate to Oklahoma relief efforts reminded to use reputable agencies

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Kentuckians who may be interested in donating to assist storm victims in Oklahoma were warned today to make donations through a reputable relief agency such as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army or efforts organized through places of worship. …

2013 Bourbon Chase names three charities benefitting from run; LexArts is one of them

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LexArts is excited to announce that it has been chosen as one of three charitable organizations to benefit from The Bourbon Chase 2013, to be held this year on October 18th and 19th.   The annual 200-mile overnight relay has …

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation gives grants for medical services, equipment

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The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan.   …

First Jax Be Generous, Be Enchanted evening to benefit Lexington anti-bullying charity

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In its first Be Generous/Be Enchanted event, newly opened restaurant The Jax will raise money Sunday, May 19 for Project Speak Out, a program by Lexington Fairness. Lexington Fairness is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting bullying and discrimination of …

Appalachian Rural Development Philanthropy
Initiative sponsors three free giving seminars

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  The Appalachian Rural Development Philanthropy Initiative is sponsoring three free regional training seminars in Somerset, Ashland, and Hazard for attorneys, accountants, insurance agents and other professional advisors to learn more about charitable giving in Kentucky.   Seminars will be …

Child Development Center of the Bluegrass presents 11th Kitchens of Bluegrass Tour

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  The Child Development Center of the Bluegrass at the University of Kentucky will present the 11th Annual Kitchens of the Bluegrass Tour on May 18-19. The self-guided tour features 13 kitchens throughout the Lexington area and benefits Child Development …

Lexington’s Habitat for Humanity builds new home for Congo refugees, seeks Ambassadors

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Habitat for Humanity in Lexington wants to give the Bandyatuyaga family of four real beds.   A new home on Glen Arvin Avenue for Heri and Georgetta Bandyatuyaga and their two sons has been started. The construction costs are being …

UK Ag and Kentucky Nonprofit Network jointly host IRS tax-exempt status workshop

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Department of Community and Leadership Development, in partnership with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network Inc., will host “Stay Exempt,” a one-day workshop to provide nonprofit organizations with information about maintaining their tax-exempt status and …

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