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Program provides information on obtaining free college tuition

Program provides information on obtaining free college tuition

From Women’s Foundation of Southern Indiana

NEW ALBANY – An audience of women listened to information given about the 21st Century Scholars program that was hosted by Women’s Foundation of Southern Indiana (WFSI) and the New Albany Housing Authority (NAHA) on Tuesday, April 9. The 21st Century Scholars Program’s regional coordinator of southern Indiana, Brianna Morse discussed eligibility, expectations and how to apply to the program along with information about free college tuition opportunities.

Get ready to embrace the day, sans footwear

Get ready to embrace the day, sans footwear

From Kathleen Maio

LOUISVILLE, KY - April 16, 2013 marks TOMS’ sixth annual One Day Without Shoes movement to raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. Millions of children live without shoes, aren’t allowed to attend school and are more exposed to injury and disease. 

Eat at Patrick O'Shea's on April 1 to benefit Family Scholar House

Eat at Patrick O'Shea's on April 1 to benefit Family Scholar House

From Jacqueline Brill

Louisville, Ky. - Patrick O'Shea's on Main Street will host the Family Scholar House Fund Day all day on Monday, April 1.

All of the day's net proceeds will go to Family Scholar House (FSH) and support children's programming at the Parkland Scholar House campus, to serve FSH residential children and programming for the Parkland community.

Again, visit Patrick O’Shea’s at 123 West Main Street at any time during the day on Monday, April 1 to help the Family Scholar House.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Rowe at (502) 813-3086 or srowe@familyscholarhouse.org.

 

About Family Scholar House
Family Scholar House is changing lives, families, and communities through education. Our mission is to end the cycle of poverty by giving single-parent students the support they need to earn a four-year college degree.

Turner Sports to air documentary on Kentucky Wildcats basketball legacy on Selection Sunday

Turner Sports to air documentary on Kentucky Wildcats basketball legacy on Selection Sunday

From Tom Caraccioli, Manager, Public Relations, Turner Sports
 

Lexington, Ky. - If you missed the debut presentation of Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball at the Kentucky Theater, you can see the documentary during its television premiere on truTV this Sunday.

The all-new documentary is based on the storied legacy of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program. Featuring interviews and first-hand reflections from some of the program’s most notable personalities including former UK players Pat Riley, Jamal Mashburn, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, coaches Joe B.

Gold Acorn Celebration in Southern Indiana

Gold Acorn Celebration in Southern Indiana

NEW ALBANY, IN - The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana’s Youth Philanthropy Council will hold its Gold Acorn Celebration event on Sunday, April 14, at 1 p.m. at The Grand in New Albany.

Woodford Reserves unveils Kentucky Derby bottle

Woodford Reserves unveils Kentucky Derby bottle

LOUISVILLE, KY - Adding to its reputation as the signature bourbon of Thoroughbred racing, Woodford Reserve®, the “Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby®” is honoring the country’s favorite horse race with the release of its 2013 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle.  A product of the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, this year’s limited-edition bottle features the artwork of Oregon-based painter Eric Bowman.

Bowman’s picture on the bottle depicts a crisp, sunny Kentucky Derby day, with blue skies over the historic Twin Spires. A close-up of two horses are shown racing neck and neck down the track in front of the spires, kicking up dirt as they fight towards the finish line. Two jockeys in colorful silks are saddled on the horses, galloping them towards the prize.

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana helps rebuild Henryville

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana helps rebuild Henryville

From Kenton Wooden, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

NEW ALBANY, IN - Following the devastating storms that swept through our community one year ago, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana felt a responsibility to provide whatever leadership and guidance possible to help rebuild the communities and people affected by the March 2nd tornadoes.

Immediately following the disaster, Community Foundation staff visited the impacted areas and began working with community leaders and relief organizations. Analyzing the needs of the communities, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana partnered with other organizations to help rebuild and assist in the long-term recovery efforts.