FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 Henry Hosea House

                                                                www.hoseaserves.org
June 19, 2024

HONORABLE ORDER OF KENTUCKY COLONELS

AWARD 325 GRANTS TOTALING $2.5 MILLION

HENRY HOSEA HOUSE IS AN HONORED 2024 RECIPIENT

Newport, KY – The Henry Hosea House is proud to announce it received a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) in the amount of $4,601.82 to purchase a new ice maker and water filtration system.

The Henry Hosea House serves those in need in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati by providing food and nourishment for the bodies and souls of the men, women, and children in our community.

HOKC awarded $2.5 million in grants supporting 325 non-profits, impacting more than 3.9 million Kentuckians.  Grants are made possible through donations from Kentucky Colonels from throughout the Commonwealth and around the world who chose to exercise the honor of being named a Kentucky Colonel in a meaningful way.

According to Commanding General Gary Boschert: “2023 / 2024 was a challenging year for fulfilling Grant Requests, with over $5 million in total requests. We were able to distribute $2.5 million through the Good Works Program that each of you generously supports. Every dollar you contribute to the Good Works Program goes out to nonprofits in the Commonwealth. Together we helped support 3.9 million people this year. Our efforts following the western and eastern Kentucky disasters continue, with limited funds remaining for both regions. Many Trustees just toured eastern Kentucky earlier this month to see firsthand how much need there truly is. The rebuilding in both areas continues and your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!”

About Henry Hosea House

For over 30 years the Henry Hosea House Soup Kitchens mission has been to feed the hungry. To learn more about the work being done at the Henry Hosea House please visit our website at www.hoseaserves.org.        

About the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels is a 501(c) (3) entity dedicated to supporting charitable activities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The organization is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees. The “Kentucky Colonel” commission is an honorary title granted by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Since 1951, the organization has pursued its mission through annual grants totaling $68 million to more than 1,700 nonprofits. Of those Colonels’ contributions, each grant is thoroughly vetted by the trustees and staff. Though the corporate name is The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, most know it by its long-term trademark, KENTUCKY COLONELS. Visit kycolonels.org to learn more.