Shelters prepare for large Thanksgiving crowds
Local shelters that serve the homeless community in Owensboro are busy providing needs year round. It is during the holiday...
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Local Christians found nonprofit for mission work in Guatemala
Eric Payton and David Nichols and their families met at church, when sitting in nearby pews, the families noticed they...
Salvation Army debuts Apple Pay, Google Pay at Red Kettles; cash still accepted
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign kicked off Friday and for the first time, bell ringers at the iconic Red...
Oasis plans for expansion of domestic violence services to men
Oasis Women’s Shelter will soon function as, not only a shelter for battered women, but battered men too. According to...
Care Net prepares for fifth annual Reindeer Run
The fifth annual Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk is returning to the riverfront Saturday, Dec. 7. New this year, the...
Wendell Foster see growth with ‘Respect Starts Now’ campaign
John Gleason and Lesley Blake are halfway into their third season of their “Respect Starts Now!” campaign and Gleason said...
Johnston named as executive director of Daniel Pitino Shelter
Michele Johnston has been named the new executive director of the Daniel Pitino Shelter, replacing former executive director Thad Gunderson....
New nonprofit Borrowed Hearts focuses on helping foster families
As of October 2019, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists 9,761 Kentucky children in active foster placements....
St. Benedict’s marks first day as 24-hour shelter, announces online bed sponsorship
While St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter has various needs that the community can assist with throughout the year, there is none...
Salvation Army sees rise in outreach services, looks to community for annual support
Over the last couple of years, Owensboro’s Salvation Army has ramped up its community assistance efforts to serve not just...
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