ANNUAL REPORT FY 2019-2020

Everyone is a part of the

STORYof HOPE

OUR MISSION is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support [services, education, employment, and leadership. [ YOU ARE A PART OF THE STORY OF HOPE DEAR FRIENDS, We started off this year with high hopes for the future. through the door at Brighton Center; hope for a better And then, the world seemingly came to halt overnight future. and tomorrow felt so uncertain. One thing stayed constant as it has for over 54 years, Brighton Center You can make it possible for STORIES OF HOPE to remained available to families when they needed us come to life. Stories like Jen who overcame addiction most. We have all had to navigate challenges this year and was reunited with her children, stories like we could have never imagined. Caitlinn, a single mom to a young child who was homeless, and is now stably housed and thriving in Just like you, we pushed through. We completely a job training program, stories like Siara’s who had a reinvented the way we provide services to meet the two family income prior to the pandemic, ran through critical, dynamic, and growing needs of families. We their savings, and was able to get help with rent, implemented an agency-wide database which will utilities, and internet to keep her family stabilized allow us to more effectively meet the needs of entire until they found new employment opportunities, and families and will result in more equitable opportunities stories like Bill who is now stable enough to give back and outcomes for all. We could not have done this to others. without your support and the hope it provides for our neighbors. Last year alone, 46,445 individuals walked through our doors looking for hope for a brighter future. Because As you reflect on a time in your life when you of donors, volunteers, and this entire community of needed hope, I bet you are reminded of someone, or support, we are able to offer a comprehensive array of something that helped you get through that moment, services to help families move out of poverty. for our customers; that is Brighton Center. It’s simple to be a part of the STORY OF HOPE for We all have hopes and dreams for a better life for the thousands of families who experience the life ourselves and our families. Hope is the driving force changing services a donation to Brighton Center can that changes people’s lives, that gives us the courage make. This community of support allows people the to strive for the possible. It not only makes a difficult opportunity to change their future, to dream again, situation more bearable, but also helps us envision a and to achieve their goals. better future that inspires us to take the steps to make it happen. These are the very reasons individuals walk HOPE changes everything!

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TAMMY WEIDINGER TOM STOLL President & CEO Board of Directors Chair

2 To be an innovative leader that strengthens the vitality of the community and engages people as they work and live to achieve OUR VISION: their hopes and dreams.

individuals served last year from “We consider it an honor to partner with our families as they infants to older adults across all 8 work to achieve their hopes and dreams. The journey to achieving counties of Northern Kentucky and financial stability and independence is not always direct…and can 46,445 require access to multiple services as families work to improve beyond through our 41 programs the quality of their lives and reach their full potential. That is why we offer a comprehensive array of services, and make sure they

are available to families in the most seamless way possible - HAMILTON, CO. OH resulting in their ability to build connections, skills, and a future.” 1,054 Wonda Winkler Executive Vice President GIVE BACK

BUILD FINANCIAL ASSETS FOR THE FUTURE BUILDING A FUTURE MANAGE DAY-TO-DAY LIVING BOONE KENTON CAMPBELL Other Counties /299 6,265 14,816 22,848 BUILD EFFECTIVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

TAKE ACTION TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE BUILDING SKILLS GALLATIN LEARN NEW SKILLS 23 PENDLETON CARROLL GRANT 328 DECIDE TO CHANGE 86 628 STABILIZE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS BUILDING CONNECTIONS PREVENTION OWEN 98

WHO WE SERVE BY COUNTY Kentucky Career Center NKY Brighton Recovery Center For Women / Florence Family Center / Newport Shelby Street Office / Florence 10,317 20,747 15,381 Center for Employment Training / Newport customers built connections customers worked on customers worked on West End / Administration - Newport in order to stabilize their building the skills needed to building a future based on a Homeward Bound Shelter / Covington lives and create a plan for achieve self-sufficiency solid financial foundation Bright Days Child Development Center / Newport Northern Kentucky Scholar House / Newport the future 3 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

BRIGHTON CENTER REVENUE ACCREDITATION & ACCOUNTABILITY $11,252,872 Brighton Center is an accredited charity through the Better Contributions, Support, and Revenues: Business Bureau and meets all standards for charitable Allocation of funds from United Way $1,329,155 accountability including governance and oversight, measuring Direct contribution 2,377,445 effectiveness, finances, and fundraising. Revenues by associated organizations 132,996 11.8% Special events, net of related expenses 171,944 32.1% Contributions by unassociated organizations 933,462 Our Bright Days Child Development Center is 4 of 5 STAR rated Fees and grants from governmental agencies 5,952,560 and accredited by the Association for Early Learning Leaders. 53% Program service fees 146,557 Sale of supplies and services 46,940 Early Scholars Child Development Center is 5 STAR rated. 3.1% Other income 1,278 Investment income 160,535 Brighton Center’s Center for Employment Training is Total Contributions, Support, and Revenues $11,252,872 accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is approved to receive Title IV funding from the Department of Education. Our Homeward Bound Shelter and Independent Living BRIGHTON CENTER EXPENSES Expenses: Program are CARF accredited demonstrating that we are Personnel (Salary, Taxes, Benefits, Hiring) $6,929,307 guided by internationally recognized service standards and best $11,034,155 Operating 3,011,413 practices. Depreciation 21,160 Donated goods 1,072,275 We are monitored by external funding sources. Our Homeward Total Expenses $11,034,155 Bound Shelter, which serves homeless and runaway youth, Expenses by Function: and our Bright Days Child Development Center and Early Program services: Scholars Child Development Center must be compliant with 62.8% Recovery Services $870,680 requirements of licensing. 27.3% Early Childhood Education 1,216,503 0.2% Community & Youth Services 1,083,448 Family Center 2,466,095 9.7% Workforce Development 903,080 “Brighton Center’s solid financial Financial Wellness & Volunteer Engagement 769,398 foundation is built upon our Kentucky Career Center 1,650,385 high ethical standards of not Supporting services: only delivering services that are Fundraising and public relations 332,713 equitable and impactful, but Indirect costs - management and other 1,286,668 Other 455,185 also managing our finances with $11,034,155 transparency and the highest level of accountability to our Change in net assets 218,717 community, funders, and Board of BBB Cincinnati 2020 Winner Net assets, beginning of year 6,156,445 JUNE MILLER Net assets, end of year 6,375,162 Directors. Our strong commitment Chief Financial ensures that we can continue Officer providing essential services to our community.”

*Our financial statements audited by Barnes, Dennig & Co., Ltd. meet the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards 4 applicable to financial audits contained in government auditing standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES ON THEIR JOURNEY

What it Looks Like to Partner Many of the families who turn to Brighton Center have faced obstacles related to finding jobs paying a livable wage, affordable housing, access with Families on their Journey to quality child care, managing limited finances, and pursuing educational goals without taking on additional debt. Knowing that issues faced by families and communities are complex and that making positive changes Recovery Family Center require multiple services, Brighton Center is truly a community of support. Services We stand alongside families through 41 different programs as they stabilize a difficult situation, accomplish educational or job training goals, save their home from foreclosure, beat addiction to reclaim their life, celebrate a child who is ready to succeed in kindergarten, support youth social/emotional Financial Early Childhood development, or find employment making a livable wage with opportunities Wellness Education for advancement.

“Brighton Center’s core values are the foundation Kentucky Youth & Community of our partnership model. We deeply believe in the Career Center Services potential of each and every person we serve. We walk with them as they discover what is possible, while creating a life built on self-reliance and prosperity.”

Workforce Development MELISSA HALL SOMMER Senior Director, Family Economic Success INDIVIDUALS SERVED

15,923 426 3,945 546 17,370 7,860 375 Emergency Assistance Bright Days Child Youth Street Outreach Center for Employment Training Talent Development Services Financial Education Brighton Recovery Center Club Care Development Center Homeward Bound Shelter City Futures Youth Talent Financial Coaching Sober Living Stabilization Early Scholars Child Independent Living Program Career Bridge Development Services Homeownership Education Center Table Catering Street Outreach Development Center Youth Leadership Development Kentucky Career Homeownership Coaching Stable Families Northern Kentucky Youth Leadership Development Center Operator Foreclosure Prevention Rapid Rehousing Scholar House Case Management Campbell County Chemical Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clothing Closet Teens Linked to Care Dependency Program Senior Support Safety Net Alliance Safe Place Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Neighborhood Garden Senior Medicare Patrol Home Instruction for Parents Volunteer Engagement of Preschool Youngsters Every Child Succeeds 5 JEN’S STORY OF HOPE

My name is Jen and today my life is nothing like it that I had her support, even when my family members was just a few years ago. It all started with a simple had given up, she did not. One day, I realized that I prescription pain killer prescribed after a surgery and didn’t want to live that life anymore, I wanted to have it turned into a full-blown addiction that took over my my kids and grandkids in my life. I wanted to provide for life. My three older kids wanted nothing to do with me my own family. I am so proud to say that I am now 1.5 and I lost custody of my youngest, who was only in years sober. kindergarten at the time. Eventually, the law caught up with me and I was sentenced to the Campbell County Through case management services, I reconnected with Detention Center Chemical Dependency Program. my children and grandsons who I wasn’t allowed to see while I was using. This will be the first year since 2015 The first day I was in the program, I went in thinking I that I will be able to spend Christmas with my youngest was nothing like the rest of the girls. It only took me daughter. This is the first year I have been able to take 24 hours to be humbled by the fact that I was just like her to the first day of school since 2016. She’s in 4th them, maybe worse. There were so many feelings and grade now and I won’t miss anymore of her life. emotions to sort through while I was in jail because now I was sober, especially repairing relationships with In August, I lost my job due to COVID-19. Georgia my family. helped connect me to rental assistance through Family Support to cover the difference I was not able to pay When I first went to jail, I was resistant to the help. I for. She also connected me to the Kentucky Career just wanted to do whatever I needed to get by. About a Center to look for a job. I did not have very much job month before my release date, I started working with history, but they walked me through creating a resume, a staff member from Brighton Center, Georgia. She interview skills, and how to dress appropriately. worked to help connect me to resources to make my Despite my record, they were able to connect me with release back into society just a little easier. I was lucky an employer who was willing to work with me. I never enough to have a home to come back to, but Georgia would have had the confidence to apply for a job at helped make sure my basic needs like food and clothing L’Oréal if it were not for them. I now have a stable job would be covered and enrolled me in the Stable with opportunities for advancement. Families program within Brighton Center’s Family Center. In addition to helping me, Georgia also connected all three of my adult daughters to resources including the Georgia made sure I had presentable clothing for my Every Child Succeeds program for my grandsons. final court date. It was one less burden I had to worry about. There are so many triggers immediately after I want to get somewhere and plant my feet in the “One day, I realized that I didn’t want to walking out the door from jail, and so many mixed ground and work my way up a ladder. I want to watch live that life anymore, I wanted to have my emotions. I was high on drugs when I first entered the my grandkids grow, and my youngest finish school jail and was coming out completely sober. You don’t and go to college. I want to sit back and enjoy all the kids and grandkids in my life. I wanted to know how others are going to react or how you are things in life I missed. I don’t come from a big family provide for my own family. I am so proud to going to react. Having Georgia in my corner to help, and I don’t have a lot of family support, but I know I say that I am now 1.5 years sober.” was one less for me to worry about. can always turn to Brighton Center no matter what life throws my way. - Jen I did struggle with sobriety even after getting released, but Georgia was still there and never gave up no matter how bad I messed up or what I did. It means so much 6 IMPACT | FAMILY CENTER

For a family struggling to make ends meet, asking for help is often a last resort after exhausting all of their resources. Family Center staff work to solve the individual and unique set of challenges that bring each customer through our doors to ensure their basic necessities are met and goals for a better future are within reach. We provide the long- term support and guidance our families need 3,141 6,739 310 to create STORIES OF HOPE as they overcome barriers. Our home visitation programs ensure families accessed individuals received food, families received financial even our youngest customers have hope for a Emergency Assistance diapers, personal care items or assistance to ensure housing brighter future. Services other basic necessities stability and avoid eviction

151 172 391 families participated in families participated in children and their families intensive case management Every Child Succeeds (ECS) participated in Home services to work toward a plan home visitation Instruction for Parents of for achieving self-sufficiency Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)

“By partnering with families as they seek to achieve their hopes and dreams, the Family Center is a bridge to a better tomorrow. We are a team of advocates, connectors, and coaches who walk with families as they navigate past barriers by providing emergency assistance, stabilization services, and home visitation services for families with young children.” A family enrolled in Every Child Succeeds (ECS) JENNY WILEY | Family Center Director enjoying their at-home curriculum dropped off by their Home Visitor for use during virtual visits. 7 BROOKE’S STORY OF HOPE

My name is Brooke, my daughter’s name is Jayla, In the spring of 2020, I graduated with my and this is our story. We moved into Northern Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, and started my Kentucky Scholar House in 2017 after I heard about career in the field. the program from a friend who told me great things about it. My daughter was about six months old, and Being associated with this program has opened the school semester had just started. I was working so many doors for me and many others. I have full-time, going to school full-time, raising my gained connections through the workshops and daughter, and living at my mom’s house, all while other events held by Brighton Center. These trying to keep my sanity. It was extremely hard. connections helped me obtain an internship needed for my degree and find a job within my field of Before the program, I was scared to go back to study. The workshops not only helped with making school, because I did not have all the help that I connections, but also helped with life skills like needed to be successful in tackling something as parenting, communication, preparing for interviews, hard as being a full-time mom and student, along cooking, and Financial Education. If we wanted a with working to pay for all of our expenses. Child workshop on something specific, we would request care and housing were my main challenges, and it to be an upcoming topic. Scholar House helped with both. The program offers single-parents case management, on-site child care, I want to thank all the child care staff, our Case workshops, connection to Family Support services, Manager, our Housing Specialist, all of the and a community of people who are doing the same volunteers, the residents, and everyone behind the thing you are, which is going to school full-time and scenes. This program has made the impossible, very being a parent. All of these things got me where I possible for a lot of parents who aspired to go to am today. school, and do something more. I am one of those parents, and I really could not have done it without A week after moving in, my daughter was enrolled the help of all of those listed above. at Early Scholars Child Development Center, which is the on-site child care. With the help of I am extremely proud of myself, and all of the other child care assistance, it was completely affordable. parents who are achieving their goals. It can seem I was anxious and hesitant at first, because she like it is impossible, I know, but the reward at the was still so little, and I didn’t have any experience end is well worth the struggle. Northern Kentucky “I am extremely proud of myself, and all of with child care programs. They call it Early Scholars Scholar House has aided me in my journey to the other parents who are achieving their Child Development Center because the children are success. goals. It can seem like it is impossible, I learning and developing cognitive skills and other skills that are needed on a daily basis. This program know, but the reward at the end is well did for my daughter what I couldn’t do for her during worth the struggle. Northern Kentucky the day being a full-time student. Scholar House has aided me in my journey to success.” - Brooke 8 IMPACT | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Every child deserves access to high-quality educational experiences that ensure they are on track for success in school. However, many families struggle to afford quality care. We support children in reaching important developmental milestones from birth through the start of kindergarten and beyond. To do this, we create a partnership with parents to provide the support they need in being their 149 59 100% children's most important teacher. Together, children and their parents write their STORY children attended Bright Days children attended Early Scholars of children who attended our OF HOPE focused on life-long learning. Child Development Center Child Development Center Child Development Centers at least 12 months met cognitive and language skill expectations

71 69 65 parents were served parents attended monthly parents made measurable residentially at Northern life skills workshops progress toward a degree or Kentucky Scholar House training program

“When I think of our Early Childhood Education programs, I think of the children and families who face obstacles, and systemic barriers to success often times from the day they are born. The tools and support we are able to give are critical to their success in school and life. My hope is that our inclusive and equitable programming, provides those most in need with a bright future that can change the trajectories of their lives, and provide boundless possibilities so that they can radically change the world.” A Teacher at Early Scholars Child Development Center working with a child during distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. DELLISA FORD EDWARDS | Early Childhood Education Director 9 EMILY’S STORY OF HOPE

When we think about being a pre-teen or “tween” as Since becoming a mom, I have settled down, and some say, we think of being worried about having my children come first. I truly do everything I can the latest tech, or what to wear to school the next for my kids. I was only able to get through the 9th day, or maybe just when the next day with no grade due to bouncing around. One of my goals is homework is. Unfortunately for me, I did not have to finish my GED. Another dream of mine is to be a the stereotypical struggles we think about at the photographer for National Geographic. age of 13. With support through Street Outreach, and My name is Emily and I was dropped off at Brighton Center I know I will continue to have help Homeward Bound Shelter by my mom at age 13. It as I pursue new dreams for myself and my family. wasn’t by choice. My mother was using drugs and Brighton Center has helped bring stability into my alcohol and was homeless. life. I am moving into a nice and stable environment with just me and my babies. The landlord of the When I was younger, I was used to running wild house is actually a foster parent, so its a great fit for and staying in different places and on different me and my children. It’s a clean and safe place, and couches since age 11. Before Brighton Center, I that’s all we need. never had a stable life. I ran away a lot. I had been staying with an aunt primarily, but kept running I am now a completely different person then I was away. Meanwhile, my mother was supposed to work as a teen. I used to have the worst attitude and run on a plan with Department for Community Based away a lot. Brighton Center has helped me become Services (DCBS) and then get me back. Instead, a better person and better mom. I want everyone my mother moved out of state. She didn’t come to know that you can’t ever stop. Don’t give up. back until I was 18. My father has never been in the Brighton Center will help you keep going if you ever picture. feel like you can’t.

I ran away from Homeward Bound Shelter several Brighton Center will stick around as long as you times, have been to multiple foster homes, have need them. I constantly call when I need help or been to psychiatric hospitals and rehabs, and even advice, but they don’t ever mind. They are always at one point, was living in an abandoned house in there for me, and whoever needs them. It gets easier Dayton. No matter how many times I ran away from if you work for it. I’m not saying it isn’t hard, but it “I am now a completely different person. Homeward Bound, I always came back because I gets easier. Brighton Center makes it even easier to I used to have the worst attitude and run knew it was a safe, supportive place I could turn too. keep going and become independent. away a lot. Brighton Center has helped me become a better person and better mom. I want everyone to know that you can’t ever stop. Don’t give up.” - Emily

10 IMPACT | COMMUNITY & YOUTH SERVICES

Brighton Center, at its very core, is a community-based organization invested in creating a better place for the individuals and families who live and work in our region. The needs of the community are the driving force behind the work we do in engaging all residents from young children to older adults. Programs and services for youth aim to ensure they have positive outlets for growth, safety nets during a crisis or hard times, and 151 187 69 a support system to navigate into adulthood. safe place locations in NKY youth received crisis youth received emergency Our work empowers youth to have their voice for youth in need intervention services shelter care at Homeward heard and encourages them to envision what Bound they want their STORY OF HOPE to be.

157 95% 103 youth participated in of youth in YLD demonstrated runaway and homeless Youth Leadership social/emotional skills street youth received Development (YLD) necessary for success intensive case management

“I am proud to operate three national best practice programs for youth (Youth Leadership Development, Homeward Bound, and Street Outreach). My hope is for all youth ages 10-24 to have access to services that help them develop into self-sufficient adults. They are empowered to have their voices heard to enact change focused on increasing tolerance, social justice, and the quality of life for their community. They will dream, and have hope for their future.” Youth Leadership Development participants visit KATE ARTHUR | Community & Youth Services Director the CIncinnati Art Museum on an outing. 11 IYESHIA’S STORY OF HOPE

When I first found Brighton Center I was working Early Scholars Child Development Center where he third shift, sometimes 12 hour days and had an is nurtured and constantly learning. inconsistent schedule at a nursing home. I was not being paid enough to make ends meet, and the job I have a consistent schedule that now allows me to was very stressful. I was driving two hours every day, be at home in the evenings with my kids. At CET, I between getting my son to day care, my daughter have learned so much and was selected to be a CET to school, myself to work, and then back to pick Ambassador, where I get to help new trainees learn them up by the end of the day. I was exhausted and about the training program, provide support, and feeling stuck. I learned about Center for Employment help them navigate any challenges along the way. Training (CET) and a weight was lifted, but how was I going to make it work? I was recently accepted into the St. Elizabeth Fellowship Program for my externship, which is an When I enrolled at CET, I met with Jonika who opportunity for me to gain on-the-job experience. really got to know who I was and the barriers I was experiencing. I was paying market rate rent and Another aspect of the support I received during my having trouble keeping up with my bills. I wanted to time at CET was through Financial Coaching. I was continue with training at CET, but trying to manage able to meet with a Financial Coach on a regular a full-time job, rent, two children, and training was basis where we worked on budgeting, credit, and overwhelming. We were on the verge of eviction. I learning how to manage my expenses. Through our was referred to Stable Families which is a program one-on-one meetings, I was able to participate in the that provides support to families with school-age Individual Development Account service which is 2:2 children who are experiencing housing instability. matched savings program that allowed me to save enough money to purchase a car. I thought it was impossible, but my mother gave me her full support and I thought “OK, I’m going to do I’m not stopping at a Medical Assistant, I’m going this.” As time goes by you ask “what did I do with my back to nursing school to become a Registered Nurse life?” A year had already went by and I was still stuck and I am going to get a house for my kids. in the same position. I didn’t want that anymore. My future success story will consist of knocking In order to help with my housing costs, and to down my goals and completing them. I am going “I’m not stopping at a Medical Assistant, I’m reduce the amount of drive time back and forth to overcome my fears, keep my head held high, between work and daycare, Jonika referred me to and know that it’s okay to make mistakes. We will going back to nursing school to become a Northern Kentucky Scholar House (NKSH). This is a continue to keep our faith, count our blessings and Registered Nurse and I am going to get a program for single-parents pursuing post-secondary be grateful for whatever circumstances that we will house for my kids.” education with children. When I was accepted into face. More importantly if someone happens to fail, we - Iyeshia NKSH, it was another weight lifted. Our apartment is won’t give up! literally a few steps away from my son’s classroom at

12 IMPACT | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Gaining employment with a livable wage and benefits is often one of the most challenging issues faced by individuals and families working toward self-sufficiency. Workforce Development services focus on creating opportunities for families to access debt-free training, develop job skills, and obtain credentials leading to a career that will create a stable foundation to build their STORY OF HOPE upon. Staff work with customers to 173 $20,120 137 identify their interests, strengths, and areas Individuals received career average wage gain for those trainees at CET increased of difficulty to create individualized career training through Center for who complete CET and gain their net worth readiness strategies that include education Employment Training (CET) employment and teaching of workplace success skills.

76% 223 58 of Center for Employment residents of City Heights underemployed or unemployed Training graduates connected to workforce residents of City Futures maintained employment for services through City Futures secured employment 12 months

“There’s incredible income inequality in our nation. Through our Workforce Development programs, we partner with people to get them connected to education and training, and ultimately a career that’s going to allow them to earn a livable wage and take care of themselves and their families. My hope is that our programming helps more families live above the poverty line, and earn enough money to comfortably live, and spend in their communities and enhance the Top: Center for Employment Training Ambassadors well-being of their families. When individuals can do that, everyone benefits.” prepare to help their fellow trainees. Bottom: Medical Assisting trainees practice blood draws. TALIA FRYE | Workforce Development Director 13 KELSIE’S STORY OF HOPE

My name is Kelsie and today my life is nothing like very much at my job at the time, so taking on more what it used to be. I struggled with addition for many debt was not an option. I was also still paying off years and after being at five different treatment student loans from the first time I went to school. centers in five years, it felt like nothing was going to work. While at the last treatment center I was in, I thought that if I went back to school, got good I had full intentions of running away. I had a plan grades, and obtained my degree, it could overshadow and someone who was going to get me, and told my my criminal past. I was wrong and that was the family I was leaving and they would never see me hardest obstacle to overcome as I tried my best to again. For some reason, in that moment, something show people that I was changed. came over me and I decided to give it a real shot and stay. Something in me finally clicked. It couldn’t It felt like no matter what, all the jobs I applied for be forced, it just happened. I was not someone you only saw my felony. After a lot of hard work, my wanted to meet, I was hurting everyone around me, felonies were finally expunged in March of 2020. I and stealing from those who cared about me. recently started a new job that I am really excited about. It’s an opportunity to have a career in retail One of the first programs I was introduced to as a management which I love doing. My hope is that I can resource after completing treatment was Brighton get into the marketing side of the retail world and Center and specifically, the Kentucky Career Center build campaigns for companies. I plan to get as much services. After I completed treatment, I was looking experience as I can and eventually go back to school for a way to go back to school and get back on my to get my Bachelor’s Degree. feet. I am persistent and I don’t give up. Brighton Center I started working with a Talent Development is the reason I was able to get somewhere, because Specialist within the Kentucky Career Center who without the job I have now, I would not have stable connected me to the Workforce Innovation and finances. If someone tells me you could do this, but Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. I enrolled at it will be hard it doesn’t deter me. I think that is Gateway Community & Technical College’s Business something that I wasn’t before and I really figured Communications program. Throughout the two years out that I am the type of person that will keep digging I was in school, I had monthly meetings with staff at until I find a solution or get it done and I am proud Brighton Center where we talked about my grades, about that. I didn’t realize that until this journey. “Programs like this and organizations like what I was struggling with, and what support I Brighton Center really do help shape the needed. It was great to have someone looking out for Programs like this and organizations like Brighton me. I did really well in school, and graduated with my Center really do help shape the world to be better. world to be better. Everyone is struggling in Associates Degree and a 3.7 GPA. Everyone is struggling in some way, but if you are some way, but if you are ready and willing ready and willing to work toward your goals, it can to work toward your goals, it can make all I was working full-time while in school and doing make all the difference. Without this opportunity I online classes at night. They helped me hold myself would still be stuck. the difference. Without this opportunity I accountable in terms of my grades. It was just would still be stuck.” another person looking over my shoulder to help me. - Kelsie Through WIOA and funding I received after filling out the FAFSA, there were very little school costs I 14 needed to cover. I had no savings and wasn’t making IMPACT | KENTUCKY CAREER CENTER

CORREY EIMER Kentucky Career Center Operator

“Kentucky Career Center focuses on providing services to both job seekers and employers. The goal is to align employer 1,228 706 1,538 workforce needs with a skilled and qualified individuals attended orientations job seekers youth attended an orientation workforce by providing quality employment or workshops to learn about obtained employment or workshop where they opportunities and training services. We career opportunities learned workplace life skills work with individuals to create stories of hope to secure and retain employment with a livable wage, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Together, with employers and job seekers we create a thriving region with a thriving workforce.”

532 1,026 91% hiring events held through employers utilized services of individuals enrolled in the Kentucky Career Center through the Kentucky Career intensive career services Center maintained employment for six months

“We partner with families to help them get connected to a fulfilling career that allows them to reach their fullest potential. We do this through career coaching, engaging with regional employers, and advocating for our job seekers to ensure a better life for themselves and their families. My hope for the future is that individuals are connected with economy boosting jobs that not only provide them with great wages, but leave them fulfilled in their careers.” A Talent Development Specialist meets with a job seeker to assist with matching their skills to ELLEN BATES| Workforce Innovation Director current job openings and in prepareing a resume. 15 DANTE’S STORY OF HOPE

My journey with Brighton Center started over three When I started this journey, I was just working as years ago with the dream of owning a home. I was a line cook. I had gone to school years ago for my referred by a friend to Brighton Center and started culinary degree, and this gave me the push to take working with staff within Financial Wellness to the next step. I am now proud to say that I am the learn what it would take to make the dream of Executive Chef at a local restaurant. Working with homeownership a reality for my family. the Financial Wellness team gave me the motivation to take the steps necessary to accomplish my goals. I started out by attending monthly Financial Coaching meetings and learned about budgeting, During the process, I attended Homeownership savings plans, and credit. When I first started this Workshops and I was introduced to an Individual process my credit score was 580. I didn’t realize how Development Account Brighton Center offers called that would affect our financial situation and ability Assets for Independence (AFI). The AFI match allows to purchase a home, because having good credit low-income individuals to save and receive a 1:4 was something that was not stressed to me growing match. I saved $1,000 and the program matched up. Over the course of several years, I have worked it with $4,000. This allowed me to put the money to bring my credit score to over 700. The Financial toward my dream of owning a home and helped Workshops were a valuable part of learning about cover part of the down payment. financial stability and what it would take to achieve it. It’s a great feeling to have a place of my own. It all finally became a reality when I was sitting in that A huge part of getting my credit score up was to chair with a pen to sign the papers at the closing. reduce my credit cards down to a zero balance. It’s not fun paying bills, but I was actually excited to I started paying more attention to my monthly make my first mortgage payment instead of a rent balance. I was only paying the minimums, but I payment. actually had the money to pay them off and didn’t realize until working with Brighton Center why that When I went in for the first meeting with our was so important and how it would help me achieve Financial Coach, I’ll admit I was skeptical. From the goal of owning a home. the beginning to the end goal of achieving homeownership, it’s been a great journey and I “It’s a great feeling to have a place of my I learned a lot about how to stay financially wouldn’t change it for the world. Brighton Center’s responsible and how to control my debt to income staff were in our corner the whole way, guiding us own. It all finally became a reality when ratio. It’s stressful and takes a lot of hard work and through every step genuinely happy and excited to I was sitting in that chair with a pen to patience, but it’s been so worth it. No matter how help. Today, we are now proud homeowners. sign the papers at the closing. It’s not fun discouraging it was at times, I remained focused on paying bills, but I was actually excited to the bigger picture and the ultimate end goal that I wanted. make my first mortgage payment instead of a rent payment.” - Dante 16 IMPACT | FINANCIAL WELLNESS

The path to financial stability often starts with a good education, a career, and managing finances. The reality though is that a bump or unexpected curve on that path can send a family into a downward spiral very quickly. We work with individuals and families based on their goals for the future through financial coaching, education, and asset building. The people we serve learn to take charge of their hard earned money by making smart, informed decisions and planning for the 379 120 71 future with the support of Certified Financial individuals participated in individuals increased their individuals participated in Coaches who guide them through the process financial education services credit score homeownership education of achieving financial freedom and their services STORY OF HOPE.

615 $844,227 38 individuals received free tax in total combined tax refunds individuals became a preparation services processed through free tax homeowner preparation services

“We partner with families to help them build a strategy for a financial future that leads to stability and financial independence. It’s about creating wealth that can last generations by working with families to partner with them through education and by providing tools that will help families make sound financial decisions. The goal is to move families from living paycheck to paycheck, and instead empower families to build economic assets for the future. It’s my hope that this gives the next generation a solid foundation to stand upon.” A Certified Financial Coach works one-on-one with a customer on her path to reaching her financial - STEPHANIE STIENE Financial Wellness & Volunteer Engagement Director goals. 17 SARA’S STORY OF HOPE

I am originally from a small town in Western Waking up in the hospital after that car wreck Kentucky, and I never would have thought I would was my “God moment”. I did not want to live end up relocating to Northern Kentucky. About two like this anymore. I am a very self-reliant person years ago I was involved in a wreck. I was under who doesn’t really ask for help. But that day, I the influence of meth, fell asleep at the wheel, surrendered, and at Brighton I saw myself become and flipped my vehicle over a guard rail and into a part of a community. At BRC, I learned what a creek. fellowship was supposed to be like, and how it can be rough dealing with day-to-day obstacles I was taken to the hospital, but wasn’t taken to when you finally leave your comfort bubble. I also jail right away, because I was honest with the learned if you really honestly want a different life, police and told them I was a drug court client who you will do what it takes to become successful. relapsed after two years of being clean. I made the decision right then, that I needed help. When I have gained a lot through my time with BRC. I was released from the hospital I called Hopkins In addition to working the 12-Steps of Alcoholics County Drug Court and told them the truth. I asked Anonymous model, I also participated in life skills if I could go back to Women’s Addiction Recovery workshops provided by Financial Wellness and the Manor (WARM), the place where I had graduated Kentucky Career Center. from in 2014. When I went to their office though, they said they had come up with a different plan for I also got back my relationship with my sister. I me. “Great. I’m going back to jail” I thought. Well, found out she was living nearby in Hebron. I wrote that’s when they asked me to be open-minded. her a letter telling her I was at the Recovery Center, They said I should get help in a larger city with how I would love to have a sister again, told her more opportunities. I agreed. she chose to better herself, and to continue her career and family while I chose Meth. She came When I saw the Cincinnati sign on the way to and picked me up one weekend, and it was like Brighton Recovery Center (BRC) I couldn’t help but everything went back to the way it used to be. wonder “where are we?” I even had someone show “I have proven to myself that if I am me on a map because I just couldn’t believe it. In Since graduating, I became the House Manager the end though, I think coming all the way here was of the Brighton Center’s Sober Living house in determined to build a new life, then confirmation for me that there is hope out there. Covington. I graduated Kenton County Drug Court anything is possible. Today, I have a in February of 2020, and am working for the City of great sponsor, supportive family, close I felt like I was doing well in drug court, I had an Covington Solid Waste and Recycling. I have proven roommates, and a great boyfriend who is awesome job at Tyson, but as soon as I started to myself that if I am determined to build a new now four years sober. You really do have hanging around all the same old people in my life it life, then anything is possible. Today, I have a great to change to get different results and as of was like my fear of relapse, prison, and thoughts of sponsor, supportive family, close roommates, and June, 9, 2020, I am two years clean.” losing my family vanished because drugs made me a great boyfriend who is now four years sober. You - Sara numb to all of those fears. really do have to change to get different results and as of June, 9, 2020, I am two years clean.

18 IMPACT | RECOVERY SERVICES

Our region has experienced first-hand the shocking realities of addiction which has left almost no one untouched by its effects. Women who access our Recovery Services benefit from a long-term, peer-driven program. The focus is to help women change their behaviors and attitudes related to their addictive lifestyle. Their STORIES OF HOPE start with a commitment to live a better life as they work on gaining the skills needed to live a sober lifestyle which includes social wellness, economic independence, and coping skills among 365 31 50 others. On average, women spend 9-12 months women residentially served residents became Peer women completed all phases at Brighton Recovery Center immersed in a supportive environment that holistically allows through Brighton Recovery Mentors to other women at of the 9-12 month Recovery women to recover from the effects of addiction Center for Women Brighton Recovery Center Center program and rebuild their lives.

h Significant 50 109 Increases in women completed a job women volunteered their time quality of life, employment, readiness program and to give back to the community ability to meet basic needs, learned workplace skills recovery supports, and improved mental health

“Brighton Recovery Center is not just a recovery center, it is truly a home full of hope, healing, and love. When you walk through the doors, you can immediately feel amazing transformation taking place. When women come here they are often at their lowest, but what they quickly find is a sisterhood built on strength and hope for a better future as they lift each other up and reimagine what their lives can be.” Brighton Recovery Center alumni celebrate their ANITA PRATER | Recovery Services Director sisterhood and recovery at their annual alumni picnic. 19 VOLUNTEERS CREATE STORIES OF HOPE

Each year, Brighton Center recognizes an individual, business, or organization for their efforts in partnering or collaborating with us over time for the good of the community with the Elizabeth Herald Community of Support Award. Fidelity Investments is this year’s recipient! 2,823 26,581 Fidelity Investments has brought creative, sustainable solutions that are meeting community volunteers provided additional volunteer hours which equals 12 needs in numerous ways. Employees are always capacity to programs, staff, and full-time staff members willing to help meet the needs of families by customers pitching in and making sure the basic needs of customers are met. Since 2012, Fidelity employees have volunteered with our food pantry, distributed food to seniors in our senior living facilities, adopted families during our annual Holiday Drive, donated toys for our Wish Tree program, and helped with the Community Garden. Overall, employees have given over 364 volunteer hours, adopted 116 families, and supported over 1,000 children at the holidays. At the onset of COVID-19, Fidelity Investments again looked at opportunities to support the community. Over the course of 7 weeks, Fidelity prepared 3,640 frozen meals for our vulnerable older adults living in three senior living facilities - Two Rivers Apartments, Austinburg Apartments, and Saratoga Place Apartments. This ensured older adults were eating healthy meals, and limiting their trips to the grocery store. Fidelity Investments has been an important employer for many of our customers. They have hosted career fairs, participated in virtual hiring events, and hired many job seekers. Fidelity is putting our customers to work, which leads to economic stability for families. Fidelity Investments has shown us over and over again how they are a Community of Support for Northern Kentucky, and a Interested in volunteering? trusted partner that helps Brighton Center achieve our mission. Visit brightoncenter.com/volunteer or email [email protected] for more information.

CELEBRATING TAMMY WEIDINGER’S 4 DECADE LEGACY WITH BRIGHTON CENTER

1985-1986: 1989-1993: Tammy becomes a Parent/ Tammy becomes the Education Child Services Coordinator Project Coordinator

1981-1985: 1986-1988: Tammy starts her career right Tammy moves into the role out of college at Brighton of Family Services Program Center as a Casework Director Coordinator for Emergency 20 Assistance EXCEPTIONAL STAFF CREATE STORIES OF HOPE

EMPLOYEES BOILED FROG AWARD: for those who rise to the occasion DIRECTOR AWARD: for those who go above and beyond OF THE YEAR

Elizabeth Adams Cheryl Bradley Suzannah Courtney Sean Diamond Marsha Baker Michelle Bullis Mary Frankenhoff Danielle Goode Jamie Linkugel

Amy Thornton Community Manager Saratoga Apartments

Lea Edmonds Kim Frodge Golden Neri Jessica Miller Georgia Mook Arpita Singh Kathy Sullivan Amy Wiley

SUPER NOVA AWARD: TENURE AWARDS: celebrating milestone years for those who have risen 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 15 YEARS 20 YEARS 25 YEARS through the ranks Katie Ashcraft Kathy Stevie Kate Arthur Mary Frankenhoff Beth Hodge Robert Greene Earlene Johnson Anita Prater Eric Owsley Pashea Proby Tina Jung 30 YEARS Regional Workforce Jesse Shelburne Melanie Nelson Beth Raum Amy Wiley Julia Morris Madison Smith Strategies Coordinator Family Support Coordinator

July 2011- January 2021: “I started my career in social work here at Brighton Center back in 1981 and have As President & CEO, Tammy enjoyed work that is meaningful and impactful. Brighton Center has been such a strategically leads the organization significant part of my life and brought many joys and challenges along the way. I am to create innovative programs that so proud of the continuum of services we provide to the community and the strong, transform communities. caring relationships we build with customers every day. It has truly been an honor to create programs, work with community partners, and see our customers fulfill their goals in life. I love that we can be counted on to help the community in all situations and we do it with compassion and by providing hope.” - Tammy Weidinger

As we reflect on Tammy’s four decades of work at Brighton Center it is clear her commitment to creating innovative programming that best meets the needs of customers and the community is at the foundation of everything she does. It has 1993-2011 inspired staff to strive for the same values she models each and every day. Tammy Tammy is promoted to Chief Operating has led Brighton Center over the past decade as President & CEO with grace, Officer where she led administration and management of programs, housing innovation, and a keen eye on creating transformational programs for families in development projects, and development our region. We will forever be grateful for her leadership as she passes the torch of new programing. to Wonda Winkler as the Center’s next President & CEO. 21 IN HONOR AND MEMORY DONATIONS (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020)

IN HONOR OF Greg Grimme Erica Shields Anita Prater & Lisa Stewart Walter & Jacqueline Eiseman Gertrude Lorenz Tom Schurter Fred & Beverly Erschell Joshua Solmes Janet Rossi Clem & Gloria Fennell Mary Doherty Gary & Judy Leick Cat Allen’s Birthday Donald & Nancy Francis Kenny Beck Steve Gurren’s Birthday Linda Heath & Cliff Shisler Melissa Hall Sommer & John & Cheryl Gallenstein Derek Mains Lyndsay Seibert Brittany Scott Pam Gongola Jerry & Katherine Warner Robert Sommer Ronald & Mickey Ginter Marilyn Moore Kristin Bain Brad Vann Angela Taylor James & Linda Gracey Peoples Funeral Home Inc. Carola Bell Mike & Mary Anne Hengehold Melissa Hall Sommer The Miami Corporation Roger Haas April Webster Shannon Brauer Nick Austin Don & Lynn Hengehold June Miller Gloria Vetter Laura Haas Richie Brees Chris Hatfield Tammy & Kenneth Weidinger Willard & Jeralyn Hahn Dennis K. 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Farris Tara Polanco Dennis & Jeanne Mayes Eli Weidinger William & Pamela Phillips Connie & Lawrence Reinert Jackie Reinert Shiela Singler Brighton Center Staff & Volunteers Julie Kirkpatrick Richard & Jenny Rice Kristina & Mark Bihl Liz Singler Joyce Stephens MediaOne North America LLC Wonda Winker Delores Farris Martha Rogers Kimberly & Edward Fischer Julie Singler June Miller William & Pamela Phillips Pat & Cindy Roth Sandra & Glenn Hartig Garren & Susan Colvin Jerry & Carol Ling Jennie & Jeff Schlosser Dale & Joyce Hartig Bobby Steffen Jay Lewis & Heidi Murley-Lewis James & Margaret Ling Christine Wisher’s Birthday Clem Fennell John & Mary Schneider Dawn & Bruce Holladay Thomas & Kathleen Gerrein Talia Frye Vickey Fennell Mary Schurter Rebecca Kirchhoff Jan Cornet’s Birthday Alexandria Lundstrom Cathy Anderson Wisher ScrogginsGrear Inc. 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Sue Thornton Paula Edwards Marilyn Greely Journey Brummett John Alexander David Matejczyk & Glenna Roberts Jerome & Kelly Beerman Tim Geering Rosa Murphy William & Thelma Carpenter Aquaramp Marina John Tim Kennedy Walter & Martha Witt Nancy Follmer Carla Samodulski Jeff Richardson Mark Arnzen John & Carol Drummey Saratoga Place Senior Center Laura Medley Schneider Buechel Brothers Theresa Averbeck J.T. & Tracy Roberts Beike & Sarge Families St. Paul United Church of Christ David Gerner Julie Stewart Deborah Fischer Charlenne & John Bankemper Bonnie Sarge Kimberly Teegarden Pam & J. Kelly Read Cherie Walker Frontstream Gary & Judy Benke Nora L. Kimbrough Deborah Walters Kathy Williams Barbara & Thomas Blitz William & Thelma Carpenter Judy Schroder Tammy & Kenneth Weidinger Tom Gillman’s Birthday Jessica Claypool Mary Boyer Donald & Nancy McEntire Jennifer & Amy Wiley Facebook Donor Anita Prater Rose & Don Andres Ervin & Donna Bramlage Rev. Jack Kroger Lawrence & Mary Ann Tiemeier Robert & Nancy Witte Jacquelyn Ellefson Kate & George Arthur Lawrence Brennan & Mary & Richard Hentz Ethan Ginn Carri Chandler Karen Enzweiler Dr. James A. Schroer John Turner Michael Blevins Robert & Jackie Prichard Carolyn Eckert Mary Bunning Charles Lee James A. Schroer Linda Drapp Jay Lewis & Heidi Murley-Lewis Tim & Arlene Frodge John & Catherine Burt Rosetta Lee Sherri Rose June Miller Daniel & Bradie Courtade Tom Schultz Joseph True 22 Michele Moses-Nolan & Ted Nolan Ronald & Emily Droege Robert & Michele Daunt ANNUAL DONORS (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) Thank you for giving Brighton Center the privilege and the honor through your generous donations, to touch hundreds of lives each and every day in so many meaningful ways.

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I am proud to have Amanda Rauch Brett Schatz Thomas & Cathie Stapleton Walt’s Center Lanes programs that are offered provides been a board member and chair over the support to individuals and families, thus last 21 years. Jim and I have both seen the Beth Raum Lori Schenk Jeff & Tara Steedman Roger & Janine Walz allowing them the opportunity to reach transformational change that Brighton Elizabeth Schenk Martina Steinnecker Benjamin & Janine Walz Angela & Eric Reckers self-sufficiency. Supporting the Legacy Center has had on thousands of lives in Charles & Ruth Walz Julie Reckley James & Lauren Scherger Vincent & Charlene Stelzer Campaign is our recognition that there will our community, and because of that, we Red Hats Queens Council Annette Scheve Ruthann Stenger Jerry & Katherine Warner always be individuals and families in need are pleased to make a Planned Gift to the Debbie Reddel Julie Schmatz Murphy Stephens Michele Warwavesyn of support. 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It is comforting to know that they will Regina Reeder Gina Schneider Ruth Stewart Dave Watkins continue to provide life changing programs George Reising Charlotte Scholl Robert & Lynne Stewart Tammy Watson that enhances the quality of life for their Mark Reynolds Kelly & David Schout Jeffrey Stinehelfer & David Wayman customers.” - Tim and Barb Rawe Richard & Jenny Rice Lawrence & Carol Schreiber Christine Pletcher Jamie Wayman Christopher & Katie Rice James & Debra Schroer Jayne Stoeckle Carolyn Weathers As we look to the future of the Center, the Board of Directors and executive leadership recognize Anne Richter Mark Schuchter Jeff & L-A Stopa Michelle & Gloria Weber the importance of developing resources of funding not only to maintain current programming, Tinsley Richter Richard & Blanche Schuh J.R. Stull Timothy Webster but also to expand capacity to meet the ever growing need. In July of 2020, we launched our Paige Richter Kevin & Christine Schuler Juli Sublett Vicki Wehrum Legacy Campaign to sustain our long-term financial strength and allow us to plan for the future. Kathleen & Terry Riesenberg Kathleen Schultz Trish Sullivan Lee & Carol Weinel The current COVID-19 pandemic has certainly reinforced the importance of having a strong Mary & Steve Rigling Shannon Schumacher Jack & Patricia Sutter Richard & Deborah Wells safety net such as our Board Designated Fund. Sharon Riley Mary & Mary Schurter Pamela Sutthoff & Frank Suthoff Barbara Werdman Eddie Riordan Lisa Schwartz Julie & David Sweetay L. Westberg-Walsh The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted families in every aspect of their life and Nicole Ripberger Marc & Joan Schwegman Jessica Talbott Sandi Wethington Brighton Center was there to walk this unprecedented journey with them. “Had I not received Steve Ristau John Schwing Albert & Jan Tallarigo John & Shirley Wetzel this assistance, my two children and I could have been homeless. It is such a blessing for Robert Roalef Kristin Scott Chris Tallent Carol Whelan people who need it. It is life changing knowing that there is help out there, and Brighton Emily Roberts Hannah Scott Target Brian & Amy White Center has been there for me when I really needed it.” - Mariah. Mary Robinson Michelle Scott Charles & Christie Tarvin Stephanie White Alyson Roeding & Kevin Wood John Scott Helaine Tasch William & Patricia Whitton While our operating budget has been strong enough to weather this pandemic, a financial Christie Rogers Wayne & Jennifer Seibert L. Nelson & Margaret Taul Marianne Wiggers contribution to our Legacy Fund ensures that we will continue to support families like Mariah’s Martha Rogers William & Mary Seiter Angie Taylor Linda Wihl well into the future regardless of a pandemic, recession, or any other unforeseen crisis in our Mark Rogers Steven Sensel Laura Taylor Linda Williams region. Kristina Rolfes Charles & Margaret Sensel James & Karen Thacker Alexondra Willis A Huge Thank You To Our Legacy Campaign Committee Benjamin Romito Beth Settlemoir Jean & William Theis Andrew Willis - Dan Groneck, Chair, Retired U.S. Bank Robert & Annette Rose Jon & Jacqueline Seymour Robin & Michael Thomas Rose Wilson - Jeremy Hayden, Taft Law John & Judith Rose Eunice & Lloyd Shackelford Beverly Thompson Skyane Wimmer For more information please contact - Mike Lakin, Horan Amy & Scott Shaffer Amy Thornton Bonnie Winters Sherri Rose - Tim Rawe, Retired Fifth Third Bank [email protected]. 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Thomas Stoll, Chair Jim Garner Annamarie Reilly Fifth Third Bank Garner Insurance Agency, LLC MCM, CPAs & Advisors Administrative Offices Dan Groneck, Vice Chair Fred Haas III Marianne Schmidt Hurtt President & CEO: Tammy Weidinger Retired, U.S. Bank National Band & Tag Company PNC Bank Executive Vice President: Wonda Winkler Chief Financial Officer: June Miller Jill M. Scherff, Secretary Jeremy A. Hayden Maida Session Senior Director, Family Economic Success: Melissa Hall Sommer Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Taft Law Duke Energy Grants & Quality Improvement Administrator: Jennifer Hansert Director of Development: Lauren Copeland Julie Sparks, Treasurer Greta Hoffman-Walker Jamie Wagner Ernst & Young Attorney At Law, PLLC BB&T Director of Facilities & Community Development: Tony Herms Human Resources Director: Mary Decker Christy Alwell 741 Central Avenue Pivot Realty Group Julia Johnson Wanda Walker-Smith Retired, City of Cincinnati Metropolitan Ohio Small Business Development Center P.O. Box 325 Sewer District Newport, KY 41072-0325 Jacob Bartel Community and Youth Services Kentucky Career Center Phone: (859) 491-8303 Katie Walters USB Financial Services Ryan King Director: Kate Arthur Operator: Correy Eimer Fax: (859) 491-8702 Artistry Landscaping & Katie Walters Events www.brightoncenter.com Medical Solutions & Entertainment 13 E. 20th Street Director: Ellen Bates Ken Blackburn Covington, KY 41014 1324 Madison Avenue The Procter and Gamble Company Dave Koeninger Ingrid Washington Phone: (859) 581-1111 Covington, KY 41011 Retired, Millennium Physician Group Gateway Community & Technical College Find us on social media Jodianne A. Broomall Children’s Hospital Medical Center Early Childhood Education Workforce Development Michael Lakin Jason Wessel Director: Dellisa Ford-Edwards Director: Talia Frye Horan St. Elizabeth Healthcare Bright Days Child Development Center Center for Employment Training Bonita Brown Northern Kentucky University 7th & Park Ave. 601 Washington Avenue, Suite 140 Heidi Murley, MD Newport, KY 41071 Newport, KY 41071 St. Elizabeth Physicians Lisa Yeardon Casson Northern Kentucky Scholar House CommonSpirit Health 450 W. 6th Street Shannon O’Connell Egan, Esq. Recovery Services Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Newport, KY 41071 Director: Anita Prater Sophia Depenbrock 375 Weaver Road Former Northern Kentucky Scholar House Resident Jason V. Reed Family Center Florence, KY 41042 Edmondson & Associates Director: Jenny Wiley Phone: (859) 282-9390 799 Ann Street Newport, KY 41071 Brighton Properties, Inc., Board of Directors 2020 - 2021 Robert Arnold, Chair Gary Barlow Brooks A. Parker Financial Wellness & Volunteer The Law Office of Robert Arnold Huff Real Estate Messer Construction Co. Engagement Brighton Center is an equal Director: Stephanie Stiene opportunity employer and Alicia B. Townsend, Vice Chair Laura Sandmann service provider offering Brian Crecco 799 Ann Street U.S. Bank KeyBank advancement to all qualified Capital Construction Services Newport, KY 41071 persons regardless of race, Tom Stapleton, Secretary Julie Schoepf color, religion, gender, age, Eagle Realty Group Joyce Duve Dinsmore & Shohl LLP sexual orientation, ethnic or Newport Commons Resident national origin, or disability. Joe Schamer, Treasurer Caroline K. Weltzer Seco Electric Ken Muth Viox & Viox, Inc. Duke Energy all graphic Icons in this publication are from www.flaticon.com