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The Local Give-Back Guide
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Meet some amazing local nonprofi ts that you can support in this season of giving.
While New Life Day Center fi rst serves as an emergency daytime shelter to get homeless out of the weather and off the streets, they also serve as a connecting point. Whether it is showing the love of Jesus Christmas or connecting them to the services they need to exit life on the streets, the team at NLDC is here.
With the public’s help and support, they are one step closer to changing the landscape of the homeless in our community. By building relationships and providing assistance in the ways that best fi t, they can empower our community to make a positive step towards getting individuals off the streets. Running a safe daytime refuge is costly, but the NLDC team knows that the impact is worth the effort involved. No matter the type of involvement, they welcome individuals who want to help make a difference in the Lexington community.
newlifedaycenter.org 859-721-2325
Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. In the US and its territories, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. A wish can be that spark that helps these children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fi ght harder against their illnesses. This one belief guides Make-A-Wish and inspires them to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids they serve. For children diagnosed with critical illnesses, a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives. This impact is why Make-A-Wish is driven to make every one of these wishes come true. Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police offi cer. In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true. Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives.
Frank “Bopsy” Salazar is the fi rst offi cial Make-A-Wish kid. He’s 7 and has leukemia—just like Chris. So, the Phoenix Fire Department gives Bopsy an experience like Chris’; he becomes a member of the Engine 9 crew.
Today, Make-A-Wish has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. Wishes that give families hope through dark times, strength to persevere and experiences that forever change their lives.
okay-i.wish.org/holiday • wish.org
It all started with a simple idea: “Let’s help kids.” Through their emergency shelter and support programs, Arbor Youth Services achieves that mission every day. They provide safety and support for children in crisis.
As Central Kentucky’s only emergency shelter for unaccompanied children who come from abuse, abandonment or other crises, Arbor Youth Services provides a supportive environment for children from birth through the age of 17. In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, they provide basic necessities such as food and clothing. They also offer enhanced services, including crisis counseling, case management, transportation, and youth development activities. Through Project Safe Place, children can walk into any site displaying the yellow Safe Place sign and ask for help. The Safe Place site contacts Arbor Youth, and they send someone immediately to help the youth in crisis. They also offer immediate help via text. Their help doesn’t end when a child becomes a legal adult. Their Outreach Center serves youth and young adults ages 18 through 24 who are homeless or housing-insecure. Their Supportive Housing Services help youth transition from homelessness to housing by providing intensive case management and fi nancial support. This work depends on the generosity of the community and businesses like Field & Main Bank. Arbor Youth Services accepts donations via their website, as well as via mail. They also accept donations of certain items (fi nd a complete list of regularly needed items online.) They also have volunteer opportunities for anyone who wants to lend a hand to help Kentucky’s youth.
arborky.org | 859-254-2501
We are Trinity Christian Academy; Lexington’s premier PreK-12 classical private Christian school. Since 1988, we have prioritized academic excellence and a love for Christ by challenging our students to foster a love of learning and living in biblical truth with a classical curriculum. We teach our students the foundational principles of faith, virtue, scholarship, and community to our students knowing that they will carry these values with them for a lifetime. Our graduates average $180,000 in merit scholarships that helped them achieve their goals of being CEOs, community leaders, engineers, missionaries, doctors, and serving in the armed forces. We invite you to come and learn about the Trinity difference; see how our school can nurture, prepare, and equip your child for a Christ-centered life of excellence. Schedule a private tour or give our admissions offi ce a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
www.trinitylex.org 859-271-0079
Blue Grass Farms Charities (BGFC) is a 501(C)3 organization that provides health and human services to those working in Central Kentucky’s Thoroughbred industry by offering a variety of services and programs to the horsemen. “Those who work on the farm or at the track are our clientele. When an unforeseen emergency happens, it can alter basic needs. BGFC is the heart and hands of the Thoroughbred Industry,” stated Julie Kwasniewski, Executive Director, “These horsemen are on the frontline providing daily equine care. Supporting them is just as vital to the industry as caring for the horse.”
So for this year, the charity has provided: • 2,835 people served at BGFC’s pantry and food distribution; • 46,780 pounds of food distributed through God’s Pantry; • Various medical, housing, utilities, and bereavement assistance; • Communication for Covid19 vaccines with local clinics; • 1,001 back-to-school backpacks to K thru 8th graders; • 225 meals on Thanksgiving Day; and • 300+ families for the annual Festival of Christmas Open House.
This year, we are grateful to host our annual BGFC Horsemen’s Soccer Tournament and two major fundraising events -- Monster Bash & Relics and Rarities of the Bluegrass Region. BGFC’s wish for the new year is to stay healthy and hope that life returns to normal for all. To make a tax-deductible contribution, visit www.bgfcky.org, or call 859-219-0910 for more information.
www.bgfcky.org 859-219-0910
Lexington VA Health Care System provides more than just healthcare. Of the many programs that are available, the Voluntary Service Department is unique. We are a small but hard-working team that offers resources to Veterans and connects the Lexington community to our local heroes. Voluntary Service does this by bringing in volunteers to assist Veterans in and around the Health Care System and collecting donations to support and enhance the patient experience. Volunteers are clearly the backbone of the team; by going the extra mile through helping Veterans get to their appointments, pushing them in a wheelchair or even navigating through the hallways. Veterans are always very grateful that they have someone to assist them to and from their appointments on both of our campuses. We have programs such as Silver Spoons, and the Veteran Transportation Network. These programs allow volunteers to help feed Veterans that cannot help themselves, and work with one of our partners the DAV to drive Veterans to and from their appointments. Being a volunteer at our facility is a rewarding experience, and they get to serve those who served.
Along with managing the volunteers, donations are collected for our Veterans. Monetary donations, socks, undergarments, new clothing, snacks, coffee, books, and more are collected. This all goes directly back to our Veterans in need. We help clothe our homeless Veterans, offer snacks to patients that are waiting for their appointments, and we provide books and movies for our inpatient Veterans. These are only a few examples of where donated resources go to enhance our Veteran’s experience. In the future, we are looking forward to having a ‘home away from home’ for our Veterans’ families. The Lexington Fisher House will be located next to our Franklin R. Sousley Campus to provide temporary housing for patients’ families while the Veteran receives medical care at Lexington VA. The Lexington Fisher House will be 13,400 square feet, with 16 private suites and a common kitchen, dining, and living area. It is another great resource we will be able to offer to our Veterans’ families in a time of medical crisis. The completion of this project will help families heal and save money in transportation and housing cost. If you are interested in donating to the Lexington Fisher House, please visit: www.friendsofl exingtonfi sherhouse.org We rely on the Lexington community to help our Veterans obtain the resources they need. If you are looking for opportunities to help your local Veterans obtain the resources they need, and receive exceptional care, you can donate directly by visiting https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/48003968 If you want more information on volunteering, please email VHalexVoluntaryService@va.gov
va.gov • 800-698-2411 friendsofl exingtonfi sherhouse.org
For Hank’s Sake is named after the organization’s fi rst rescued horse, a Tennessee Walking Horse. Hank, a Kentucky-born horse, was abandoned at the tender age of three, left in a muddy fi eld, his basic needs unmet. Tammi Regan, an avid horse enthusiast and animal advocate, saw him standing emaciated and alone. She fell in love immediately and quickly took action to rescue him.
Hank became the brand ambassador for the rescue organization that bears his face and name. His little splotch of white fur beneath his forelock in the shape of a heart inspired the For Hank’s Sake, INC logo, creating a lifelong brand of love.
For Hank’s Sake is dedicated to harnessing the power and beauty of horses to bring hope to vulnerable children. They rescue, rehabilitate, and retrain neglected and abused horses and adopt and retrain retired racehorses to help coach and mentor children and youth who face adversity. In turn, horses in their care have the opportunity to experience the joy of safe, compassionate, and trusting relationships with their caretakers and members of the communities that they serve. The team of For Hank’s Sake horses empowers communities with hope, love, and healing. From ringing bells for The Salvation Army to promoting literacy, this organization connects horses and people in innovative, incredible ways. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, students who do not read profi ciently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school. Hank regularly visits libraries throughout Kentucky to promote literacy excellence and help kids cultivate a love for reading. The Pages for a Purpose Literacy Excellence Program encourages kids of all ages to achieve literary excellence through horses and equine related learning activities. Through increased literacy rates, the team can see students excel in confi dence, educational achievement, and greater success in life.
forhankssake.org 609-694-1917 tammi.forhankssake@gmail.com tammi.forhankssake@gmail.com
Jubilee Jobs seeks to offer hope to all in the Central Kentucky area who desire to work but face barriers, including poverty, homelessness, past incarceration, lack of transportation, substance abuse, lack of job skills or simply not knowing how to present their knowledge and abilities to a potential employer. Their programs help people like Jack, a 40-year-old man who spent most of the last decade in prison. He was willing to work, but was close to giving up after having “door after door slammed in his face.” Jack was referred to Jubilee Jobs by a friend at his church. He was skeptical that the Jubilee Jobs staff could help him. “I had become very frustrated and was ready to give up... one of the most important things I learned from your program is that I didn’t have to let my past defi ne who I am.”
Jack was empowered by the staff’s willingness to help him no matter what. He says, “I feel good about myself, I love my job... and I don’t know where I would be today if it wasn’t for Jubilee Jobs.” Jubilee Jobs provides skilled job training, job placement, retention and career advancement services to help disadvantaged jobseekers move beyond poverty toward self-suffi ciency. In addition, they also help with furthering education, transportation costs, pre-employment licenses and permits, interview and work clothing, criminal record expungement and more to remove barriers to employment. This service is free to both clients and employers.
jubileejobsofl exington.org 859-977-0135
The Provision School is a faith-based, non-profi t, therapeutic learning environment that encompasses the benefi ts of counseling services and individualized education for students of varying needs and abilities. Their mission is to provide a Christ-centered, gracefi lled environment that celebrates individual strengths and equips our students for life’s journey. They do this through a multifaceted approach using: Special and Regular Education Certifi ed Teachers; Licensed and Nationally Board-Certifi ed Counselor; Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Principles; Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI®) Trained Teachers/ Counselor; and Current Best Practices in Curriculum Development and Implementation. They were recently recognized by Cognia as one of their 20-21 Schools of Distinction.
The Provision offers counseling services for children, adolescents, individuals, families and couples. As a trauma-informed practice that uses evidencedbased practices, their team members have specialized trainings in attachment, adoption and trauma related issues utilizing play therapy and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, TBRI®, and EMDR.
The Provision School and Family Counseling Center, Inc. began with the whisper in the hearts of its three founders, Becky Host, Joan Miller, and Jennie McKindles – each coming from different life experiences, yet each fi nding that their heart’s visions were the same.
They are always looking for volunteers to help in their front offi ce and school. They also accept donations and have an Amazon Wish List online for donors to shop. To learn more, visit theprovision.org.
theprovision.org • 859-396-0644
Our public libraries have been a lifeline for thousands of our friends and neighbors during the pandemic. For some, the lifeline has been literal. The Lexington Public Library partnered with FoodChain and God’s Pantry Food Bank to offer food access to those struggling with food insecurity and hosted HealthFirst Bluegrass as they vaccinated over 3,000 area residents against Covid-19. Library staff have helped people fi nd rental or utility assistance programs and connected them with Lexington’s social service agencies. For others, the lifeline is more metaphorical. It could have been a trusted professional to help with a job application, fi nding the perfect book, or bringing a young child to storytime. It could be as simple as a welcoming place to get away from it all. The Lexington Public Library offers the promise of a brighter tomorrow, and your support of the Lexington Public Library Foundation is a commitment of hope. The Library Foundation invests in our public library system so that it can do more to help all Lexingtonians succeed. Join us by donating today at www.lexpublib.org/ donate or contact us to help maximize your charitable giving this year!
lexpublib.org/foundation 859-231-5557
photo via kentucky.com
On a dark and rainy Halloween night, the staff at the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center received a social media message with pictures of a black and white horse with blood running down her back legs. “Can you help?” asked the person who had found the horse grazing in their yard. Thanks to a Good Samaritan, the horse, later named Tammy, was transported immediately from where she was found in Eastern Kentucky to Park Equine Hospital. The wounds on Tammy turned out to be bullet wounds but were, thankfully, superfi cial. But there was a much bigger surprise that the veterinarian found upon further examination. Tammy was pregnant! And on Thanksgiving Day, Jose was born at the KYEAC. Tammy was adopted to a wonderful home after Jose was weaned. For the past two years, Jose has been a special part of the KYEAC herd. He has been featured on many occasions, from Equine Assisted Learning events to Horse Country tours. He is also a regular face on social media due to his goofy personality and even won the KYEAC’s 2021 Halloween Costume Contest! Jose was able to celebrate his second birthday at his new adoptive home, having been adopted by a wonderful family before Thanksgiving. These are the stories we are thankful for. The story of Tammy and Jose is a perfect example of the vital work done by the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center. We will continue working to help, heal, and home Kentucky’s neediest horses to provide better lives to all that pass through our gates.
kyeac.org 859-881-5849
The cornerstone of a strong community is a quality public education system. The Fayette Education Foundation supports and serves the students of Fayette County Public Schools with a focus on equity. Created in 2020 to fulfi ll unmet educational needs and remove barriers to learning, the Foundation is uniting the community and providing ways for you to invest in and enhance the experiences of all public school students in Lexington. As a nonprofi t organization independent of the school district, we have increased fl exibility and transparency to invest your donations. Every tax-deductible gift will support classrooms, schools, students, their families and invest in their future.
Learn more at fayettefoundation.org or call 859-489-3805.
Investing in students … empowering our future.
fayettefoundation.org • 859-489-3805
SAVE THE DATE:
CENTRAL KENTUCKY HEART BALL TO BE HELD MARCH 5
For more than 50 years, Heart Balls across the country have been raising vital funds to support the mission of the American Heart Association (AHA) to ensure research and community efforts continue to save lives. The 2022 Central Kentucky Heart Ball will bring hundreds of community members together to celebrate the work being done as part of the Heart of Central Kentucky campaign – a year-round campaign relentlessly focused on standing for all by driving equitable health for every person in Central Kentucky. “We are ensuring all Kentuckians have an equal chance of living a healthier, longer life – no matter their ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status or education level,” Andrea Ooten, AHA Executive Director said. “From reducing blood pressure to ending tobacco and vaping use to investing in COVID research and resources to ensuring everyone has access to healthy foods, the AHA is working to improve and save lives every day.” Jeff and Diana Koonce, longtime volunteers with the AHA, have been named as co-chairs for next year’s event, which will take place on March 5, 2022, at the Central Bank Center.
lexingtonheartball.heart.org 859-317-6885 “The Heart Ball is more than just another event,” Jeff Koonce said. “It’s an event that’s meant to give people the opportunity to celebrate the work of the AHA, as well as become a part of the relentless force in the fi ght against heart disease and stroke.”
The 2022 Central Kentucky Heart Ball will feature a silent and live auction, dinner, and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.lexingtonheartball.heart.org or call 859-317-6885.
Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation: Funding Hope and Healing by Kathie Stamps
Fighting cancer is expensive. The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation works year-round to relieve some of the fi nancial burden for cancer patients, so they can focus on their healing. The foundation supports individual patients in our community, as well as many programs and services at CHI Saint Joseph Health facilities.
Mammography and cervical cancer screenings, for example, are free for uninsured and underinsured patients through the Yes, Mamm! and Yes, Cerv! programs. In October 2019, CHI Saint Joseph Health began an oncology affi liation with the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, providing patients in Kentucky with more access to second opinions, clinical trials, advanced therapies and breakthrough treatments. “Since 1980, CHI Saint Joseph Health has been leading the way in cancer diagnosis and treatment in the area, providing highly specialized oncology care for more than 73,000 patient visits every year,” said Leslie Smart, president of Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation. “As we expand our cancer care, your generosity is of utmost importance. Your gifts allow the CHI Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation to continue to help every person, regardless of their ability to pay for cancer care.” The annual Evening of Hope each spring has now become a series of small parties across Central Kentucky instead of one large event. Attendees come together to connect with one another, to meet those directly impacted by their generosity, and to donate critical dollars for cancer care programs at CHI Saint Joseph Health. Kentuckians count on the team of cancer care experts at CHI Saint Joseph Health, who are pioneering next-level cancer care. They provide early detection tools when cancer can be diagnosed and treated in its earliest stages, as well as highly specialized treatments, including minimally invasive robotic surgery and high-precision radiation therapies. The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation helps fund this cancer care and the patients who need it. You can help by making a year-end donation at www. CHISaintJosephHealth.org/WaysToHelp.
CHISaintJosephHealth.org/WaysToHelp 859.313.1705
Serving Jessamine and Fayette counties since December 2015, The Family Food Center envisions a community where everyone has access to good quality, nutritious food, understands the consequences of hunger and poor nutrition, and is committed to creating a stronger, healthier local county. Family Food Center is working to eliminate hunger and improve the health and well-being of our community through access to healthy and nutritious foods, community education, and advocacy. With food distribution once a week, the center relies solely on help from the community through non-perishable food items and monetary donations. Through prayer, faith, and food, Director Kathee Norris says The Family Food Center will have handed out 1,000,000 pounds of food by the end of 2021. Food Distribution is open from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays and is located at Bethel Harvest Church at 3260 Lexington Road, Nicholasville, Ky 40356.
hello@bhcfamily.com 859-881-3939
FAMILY FOOD CENTER
Serving our community since 1889, your Lexington Humane Society advocates the compassionate treatment of animals; educates the community on responsible, lifelong pet ownership; and promotes adoption as the best option when searching for a new pet. The Lexington Humane Society is the largest pet adoption agency in Central Kentucky. Simply stated, we Give Love, Teach Love and Adopt Love, and during this season of giving, you can too.
Give Love
While shopping online during the holidays, consider adding items from our Wish Lists to your cart and having those shipped directly to the Lexington Humane Society. You will fi nd our Wish Lists on most popular shopping sites like Amazon and Chewy. When you Give Love by providing for the animals’ greatest basic needs, you are ensuring the impact of your generosity touches many lives this holiday season.
Adopt Love
Providing a forever home for a pet changes lives for the better, theirs and yours. Not only do the animals give you unconditional love, they also encourage numerous health benefi ts for their humans, whether psychological, physical or emotional. The Lexington Humane Society has hundreds of healthy, well-behaved animals waiting for a home. Come meet your new love today!
Teach Love
Volunteer to foster animals or help LHS in caring for them, by lending a hand with exercising, socializing and grooming. Volunteers are also involved in special projects, events, humane education and offsite outreach programs. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of shelter animals, volunteering with LHS is a great way to start. Make it your New Year’s resolution!
Your support makes a genuine difference. We can transform lives—together.
lexingtonhumanesociety.org 859-233-0044
Blood centers across the nation have been experiencing urgent and critical shortages of blood throughout the pandemic. There is no substitute for human blood. Kentucky Blood Center needs more than 400 donors a day to visit a KBC donor center or mobile drive in order to supply blood products to 70+ Kentuckiana hospitals. Kentucky Blood Center is a local, nonprofi t community organization, relying solely on volunteer blood donors to maintain a healthy blood supply for hospitals. The blood collected from six donor centers and on mobile drives in Kentucky stay here in the state to help local patients, a point of great pride. When you donate blood with KBC, you could save the life of a neighbor or relative without even knowing it. There are many misconceptions about blood donation and who is eligible to donate blood. If you aren’t sure if you’re a good candidate, KBC encourages you to make an appointment or stop by a donor center and see. The FDA routinely revises criteria, so something that may have deferred you from donating in the past may no longer. You can donate blood at age 16 with a parent’s consent or 17 on your own. Making blood donation a lifelong habit is healthy for the donor and helps ensure a good blood supply if someone you love is ever in need. There are many locationsyou can donate blood and it is important to donate blood as often as you are able. KBC’s donor centers are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome!
To learn more about blood donations or to schedule an appointment, call 1800-775-2522 or visit us at KYBloodCenter.org
kentuckybloodcenter.org 800-775-2522
The Lexington Dream Factory is a non- profi t volunteer organization dedicated to granting dreams of children ages 3 to 18 with critical and chronic illnesses. There are over 30 chapters of the Dream Factory nationwide. The Lexington Chapter of the Dream Factory grants dreams to children in the Lexington, Southern and Eastern Kentucky area. They grant dreams ranging from trips to Disney World, concert tickets and backstage passes to shopping sprees and beyond. They strive to provide hope for children with serious illness. If you know of a child who might be eligible for a dream, encourage the family to visit our website. The Lexington Dream Factory is solely dependent upon fundraising and corporate sponsorships from amazing businesses like Morgan Stanley. They welcome all levels of fi nancial support. Your donation will go directly to helping make a dream come true for a child in Kentucky! The Lexington Chapter also hosts an annual gala in the spring which is made possible by corporate sponsorships. Financial donations, sponsorships or even donations to the silent and live gala auction are greatly appreciated. To learn how you can sponsor or donate to the Lexington Dream Factory, call (859) 254-9474, email lexington@dreamfactoryinc.org or use the online submission form. lexingtondreamfactory.org
NATIONALLY RANKED PEDIATRIC CARE.
CHARLIE IS PROOF.
This is where a one-year-old with a rare combination of heart defects can find a local surgeon with experience in his exact condition. Read Charlie’s story at kentuckychildrens.com.
The Power of Advanced Medicine
The Joint Heart Program, a collaboration of Kentucky Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s, is jointly ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
LexArts’ work is to help art come to life and touch many lives. When art is out there opening eyes, minds and hearts, individuals are enriched and communities rise and shine. With your help, LexArts helps art be made. Annual grants help over 40 regional artists and organizations – big and small – build the infrastructure they need to light up our lives with music, dance, theatre, visual arts and literary arts. LexArts is greater Lexington’s premier cultural development, advocacy and fundraising organization. As both the area arts council and united arts fund, LexArts provides a wide range of programs and services designed to integrate the arts into our daily lives. LexArts’ President & CEO and board members work closely with community leaders and local and state offi cials concerning public funding and cultural facilities. Through its annual Fund for the Arts, LexArts raises millions of dollars in support of local arts and distributes general operating support to its Partner Organizations, as well as offering competitive special project and programming grants to other arts organizations in the area. LexArts also operates ArtsPlace, a former YWCA turned cultural edifi ce, which offers rehearsal space and offi ce space for nonprofi t arts organizations. ArtsPlace is also home to LexArts Gallery, one of Lexington’s premier visual art galleries, dedicated to showcasing high quality works by Kentucky artists. LexArts programs support our city’s $32 million arts and cultural industry. Their programs entertain millions of residents and visitors. Educational initiatives of their partner organizations engage over 220,000 children every year.
Horse Mania 2022
No other public art initiative in our city’s history has captured the hearts and imaginations of locals and visitors as Horse Mania did in 2000 and 2010.
In 2022, LexArts will celebrate its 50th Anniversary! Since the celebration will coincide with the Breeders’ Cup returning to Lexington, it is the perfect time for Horse Mania to ride again!
Save the Date
A party so great, it only happens twice a century… In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, LexArts will host a creative black-tie gala on April 16, 2022. In addition to dinner, dancing and other delights, attendees will get to see the Horse Mania horses before they hit the streets!
: WHO ARE WE?
3146 Custer Drive | Lexington, KY 40517 | 859.273.5117 | BIACentralKY.com
More than 700 member companies make up the Building Industry Association of Central KY (BIA), geographically serving the counties of Fayette, Scott, Clark, Bourbon, Anderson, Woodford, Garrard, Montgomery, Harrison and Estill.
Our membership includes corporations and individuals in both residential and commercial building and development, as well as product development, sales and service. Along with residential and commercial construction, remodeling and home improvement companies are also a very active part of our BIA membership.
You have likely heard about or attended one of The BIA’s Annual Grand Tour of Homes or Tour of Remodeled Homes, showcasing our professional builder and remodeler members. Check us out at www.BIACentralky.com or scan the QR Code below.
The BIA is keenly focused to ensure the sustainability and growth of its member businesses. That means we stand ready to do whatever it takes to remove barriers and provide solutions to meet the needs of members…including addressing the shortage of a skilled workforce. The Building Institute of Central KY was established to meet the growing needs for a skilled workforce in the Central Kentucky Market.
THE BUILDING INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY
The mission of the Building Institute’s Workforce Development Training Program is to educate those who wish to excel in the skilled trades related to the residential and commercial construction industry through rigorous academic and real-world experiential opportunities.
Interesting facts: • The school opened its doors in September of 2014. Since then, over 140 students have graduated. Most have their Journeyman license and over 12 now have their master’s license and that number is growing daily. Several students have now started their own company, and one student now teaches at a local
High School Technical School. • The school has hired six of its graduated back as instructors, one of which has his Master’s license.
• The school has one director, 12 instructors, six classrooms, three labs and currently has more than 70 students in the programs.
BIA CARES
The Charitable Arm of the Building Industry Association of Central KY, BIA Cares is excited to bring you Operation Military Cheer, a toy drive for KY National Guard families & children in need, both deployed and non-deployed. This program helps Kentucky families! Operation Military
SO HOW CAN YOU HELP? Your donations of new, unwrapped toys for children (infant - 17), new clothing, and cash donations will be collected at the Citadel Self Storage (133 N. Locust Hill, Lexington, KY 40509) until December 9th. You can also donate with a credit card by visiting the BIA website and clicking the “Donate” button found on the BIA Cares page or via this link. https://www.biacentralky.com/operation-military-cheer-toy-drive.html Personnel from the KY National Guard will arrive at the Citadel Self Storage on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11am to collect the donations and then distribute them to Kentucky Military families. This is a wonderful event with Santa, Soldiers and a lot of toys! All Members & contributors are welcome to attend and help load the military vehicles. Bring your kids/grand kids!
Another way to support the good works of BIA Cares is through the GOOD GIVING CHALLENGE that takes place November 30th through December 6th. Visit https://www.bggives.org/BIACares
Spreading
The folks at The Wildcat Group aspire to give people hope and happiness this holiday season. “It’s been a diffi cult year for a lot of people,” says owner Raleigh Bruner. “As a local business we have an obligation to uplift our community any time the opportunity arises.” Over the next month The Wildcat Group will provide logistical assistance to the following nonprofi ts helping them to effectively carry out their charitable missions:
These organizations are behind wonderful causes that range from distributing donated bikes and toys to underprivileged children, to delivering the gift of joy to seniors and veterans. The Wildcat Group donates trucks, equipment, warehouse space, and labor to satisfy the unique needs and challenges each of these non-profi ts face during the holidays. “Senior Sleigh is a huge project with upward of 300 packages. The Wildcat Group graciously volunteers to deliver the packages every year. They have truly been a blessing,” says Missy Ward, lead Senior Sleigh organizer. The community partnerships Wildcat has forged with these non-profi ts are built on years of trust
Throughout the Bluegrass
• Angel Tree • God’s Pantry • Hope for the Holidays • Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior • Fraternal Order of Fire ghters Toy Drive • The Salvation Army • Toy Chest • Senior Sleigh
(859) 948-3553 Wildcat-Group.com
and stewardship. These long-term relationships are a testament to the company’s commitment to serving the community in an impactful way. This holiday season, Wildcat urges those fortunate enough to donate resources or time to a local charity to do so. You can also make a difference by shopping local, which allows small businesses owners to give back to their communities and neighbors in need.
Wildcat
A local business with heart.
The Salvation Army
Angel Tree
God’s Pantry Food Bank
The Toy Chest Children’s Chairy
SENIOR SLEIGH
Rector Hayden Senior Sleigh
Hope for the Holidays
