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Brighton Center Receives Grant from Spirit of Construction to Fund Trades to Success Program

(Newport, KY – June 27, 2025) Brighton Center, Inc. has received a $4,000 grant from Spirit of Construction to strengthen Trades to Success, a trades-focused program in Brighton Center’s Workforce Development department.

Brighton Center Receives Community Impact Grant from The Campbell’s Foundation

(Newport, KY – July 25, 2025) Brighton Center received a $20,000 Community Impact Grant from The Campbell’s Foundation. This employee-led grant program supports local organizations working on food access, healthy living, and neighborhood revitalization. Brighton Center’s Family Resource Center will use these funds to advance hunger relief efforts.

Brighton Center’s Choice Food Pantry is for families experiencing food insecurity, where they can “shop” for food and hygiene items for themselves. Resource Advocates meet with families who are accessing the food pantry and assist them on their path toward self-sufficiency by stabilizing their crisis, referring them to other critical community resources, and helping them achieve their goals. Last Fiscal Year, Brighton Center’s Family Resource Center served 2,173 families with emergency assistance services.

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Building Community Well-Being Launches 2025 Credential

The 2025 Community Well-being Supporter Credential course will begin on January 21, offering participants a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas crucial to fostering healthier communities. Delivered through a hybrid learning model, this comprehensive program is designed for individuals of all experience levels seeking to improve community well-being and support individuals in need.

Brighton Center Received Funding from First Financial Foundation to Expand Financial Wellness Programs

(Newport, KY – July 31, 2024) Brighton Center received a $10,000 grant from First Financial Foundation to support the expansion of Financial Wellness programs into Ohio. Several organizations in Ohio, having seen the success of Brighton Center’s Financial Services Programs in Kentucky, have requested that Financial Wellness workshops and coaching be offered in Ohio as well. Due to location-restricted funding, this was not previously possible. This grant from the First Financial Foundation will make it possible.

Cheers to 10 Years: New Riff Honors Brighton Center

Cheers to 10 Years: New Riff Honors Brighton Center

Brighton Center Receives $34,000 Donation as part of New Riff Distilling’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations

(Newport, KY – July 12, 2024) Cheers to 10 years! Brighton Center is thrilled to receive a $34,000 donation as part of New Riff Distilling’s 10th Anniversary celebration release of Headliner, which will become an annual release.

This celebration solidifies New Riff Distilling’s commitment to the community. On Thursday, July 11, Brighton Center and New Riff joined together to celebrate the kick-off of a 10-day lineup of events in the Aquifer tasting room at the distillery. Brighton Center was presented with a check for $34,000 by New Riff Distilling CEO Hannah Lowen.

“Community partners help us carry out our mission, and this amazing support will help us work every day to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency. We are deeply grateful for New Riff Distilling’s support and the customers who supported this initiative. As a community-based organization, we are proud to partner with other local organizations that are using their products to innovate and support the Northern Kentucky region,” said Wonda Winkler, President & CEO of Brighton Center.