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Kentucky Nonprofits & Water Videos Available Online In January


NONPROFITS & WATER SERIES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Kentucky Riverkeeper acts as the voice and face of the river, sponsoring educational forums with a variety of constituents among schools, communities, and political leaders and developing strategies to identify and draw attention to pollution along the Kentucky River.

River Sweep is a volunteer shoreline cleanup of the Ohio River. During a single day in 2013, 18,000 people volunteered and removed approximately 7,000 tons of trash and debris along more than 3,000 miles of shoreline (from Pennsylvania to Illinois) along the Ohio, Allegheny, Monongahela, Beaver and Kentucky Rivers were cleaned.

The River Discovery Center is a private, non-profit, educational institution whose primary mission is to stimulate an interest in and teach the public about the importance of America’s rivers to the development of the nation, and in particular upon the Four Rivers Region.

Bluegrass Greensource has fostered recycling and water quality initiatives in more than 300 businesses, over 70 schools and more than 50 apartment complexes in Lexington. It has continually pursued its mission by providing outreach programs that focus on household hazardous waste, rain barrels, environmentally-friendly lawn care, waste reduction, rain gardens, energy efficiency and more,

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NONPROFITS & WATER PART 2 PREMIERES ON KET IN DECEMBER!

The new two-part series on nonprofits working with water premieres December 12th at 3pm on KETKY.

Our tenth episode, “What Would It Be Like Without Water”, Part Two, will feature segments on Paducah’s River Discovery Center where we’ll learn about commerce, travel, tourism and the history of the four rivers of Western Kentucky. Our second story will look at the Kentucky River Keeper, where we’ll learn about new river trails and recreational uses for our water systems, including dams along the Kentucky River.

Hosted by Brian Simmons, this show will outline what it would be like without these critical educational and protective initiatives and how our communities can get involved.

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New Episodes Premiere November 10th on KETKY

NONPROFITS & WATER PREMIERES ON KET IN NOVEMBER!

CLICK HERE to watch a “PREVIEW” of our upcoming series on water.

So, can you name 5 nonprofits working with water?

The new two-part series on nonprofits working with water premieres November 10th at 5pm on KETKY. Our ninth episode, “What Would It Be Like Without Water”, Part One, will feature segments on Bluegrass Greensource’s Conservation programs; and we’ll also be visiting clean-up efforts along the Ohio River in Rabbit Hash, KY organized by ORSANCO and their annual River Sweep program.

Our tenth episode, “What Would It Be Like Without Water”, Part Two, will feature segments on Paducah’s River Discovery Center where we’ll learn about commerce, travel, tourism and the history of the four rivers of Western Kentucky. Our second story will look at the Kentucky River Keeper, where we’ll learn about new river trails and recreational uses for our water systems, including dams along the Kentucky River.

Both episodes, hosted by Brian Simmons, will outline what it would be like without these critical educational and protective initiatives and how our communities can get involved.

KNOW MORE or NO MORE.

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kNOwMORE FUN Presents: H’artful of Fun!

TWO OCTOBER EVENTS NOT TO MISS

vote for a water nonprofit Bluegrass Tomorrow 25th Anniversary: “Celebrating the Vision”, October 9th at Normandy Farm (Paris Pike, Lexington). Featuring a Silent Auction – Live Music -Great Food and a Who’s Who guest list of organizations and supporters of Bluegrass Tomorrow’s vision where our towns remain separate and distinct, people friendly and full of architectural character;
our best farmlands remain secure and productive;
the beauty of our landscape remains evident from our roadways; our governments make informed, responsible decisions about growth and change and we are sensitive to our unique fragile environment.

$100 per ticket; $1000 per sponsored table; Underwriting sponsorships $2500;
Event sponsorship (one only) $5000. Learn more HERE.

fti_headerkNOwMORE is PROUD to be a part of First 10 In! A “one of a kind fundraiser” allowing YOU to meet 10 great non-profits! Eat food from 10 great restaurants. Enjoy spirits, music and a special keynote address from Father James Kubicki.Friday October 17th. Presented by Real Life Radio. Sponsorships available. Put your organization’s name out there and get in on the ground floor of something truly unique and special. Learn more HERE.

KENTUCKY PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE: LOGOThe Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative will be hosting its annual summit on Philanthropy September 30th through October 1st.  For more information and to register for this highly beneficial and educational experience click HERE.

KENTUCKY NONPROFITS WORKING WITH WATER

We are currently filming our latest episode about nonprofits who work with water in Kentucky, and what life would be like with this all too often under-appreciated resource. This is one of several new shows being produced this year, which will premiere this fall.

We’ll feature stories on River Sweep, Bluegrass Greensource, River Discovery Center and The Kentucky Riverkeeper.

We will have traveled from Rabitt Hash to Ft. Boonesboro to Paducah to take an indepth look at Kentucky’s waterways and how they are used for sustenance, commerce and recreation.

So, can you name 5 nonprofits working with water?

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DON’T MISS: RIVERBLAST 2014- Sat. Aug 16th

vote for a water nonprofit kNOwMORE will be at Fort Boonesborough State Park on Saturday August 16 encouraging Kentucky river awareness producing a story on the 2014 River Blast.
This will be the first of what hopes to be a successful annual event located at different river cities throughout the state.
The event will start with paddle races on the river, including a 21 mi race for serious competitors along with another 6 mi race for novices and people just wanting to participate, ending with a bonfire on the river and fireworks.
Entertainment will be provided for the whole family, including water & educational exhibits as well as arts and crafts. Local food trucks, vendors, and restaurants will provide food, offering a “taste of the river” themed menu.
River Blast is an event organized by Bluegrass Tomorrow in partnership with Kentucky American Water, the Kentucky River Water Trail Alliance among other sponsors and partners. More information along with registration forms, waivers, and how you can become a sponsor can be found HERE.

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quote of the month“Don’t get set into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow, be like water.”

–Bruce Lee

diss qr tagPlease Help Us Continue Educating our Communities in 2014.

We have corporate sponsor and underwriting opportunities available. Put your organization’s name on a great cause that is seen state-wide. If your organization has a passion for any of the above topics, or you know of a corporation that supports causes and charities dedicated to these areas of importance, please have them contact us so that we may share these opportunities.

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The kNOwMORE educational television series currently airs on PBS affiliate KET as well as CCTV in Northern Kentucky. All show segments are also available in HD on-line, on-demand 24/7.

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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT VIDEO: FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY

SPOTLIGHT: FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY

vote for a water nonprofitFrontier Nursing University (FNU) is a private, non-profit, non-residential graduate school of nursing offering community-based, distance education programs leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, the Master of Science in Nursing Degree and/or post-master’s certificates in advanced practice nursing specialties. CLICK HERE to WATCH this month’s Featured Segment!

Their mission is to educate nurses to become competent, fnuentrepreneurial, ethical and compassionate nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners who are leaders in the primary care of women and families with an emphasis on underserved and rural populations.

If you know of other non-profits whose mission our state should KNOW MORE about, please
drop by our nomination page and send along their information.

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KY Nonprofit Video Testimonials for kNOwMORE

WHAT KNOWMORE MEANS TO KY NONPROFITS

kNOw MORE nonprofits has helped tell the stories of an amazing number of Kentucky nonprofits. Enjoy these KY nonprofit video testimonials  from some leaders of these nonprofits as they discuss what our work has meant for their organizations. From social media promotions to educational outreach and grant-writing material, the spotlight features produced by kNOwMORE continue to circulate–and we could not be more happy.

“As a nonprofit, we don’t have a whole lot of dollars in our budget for marketing,” says Corissa Phillips of Greenhouse 17 (featured in our show on Nutrition). “This is going to go a long way for us…We’re so glad to have this story-telling device.”

If you know of other non-profits whose mission our state should KNOW MORE about, please
drop by our nomination page and send along their information.

KNOW MORE or NO MORE.

Get involved today 888.528.1999 www.knowmorenonprofits.com

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SPOTLIGHT: FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY

vote for a water nonprofitFrontier Nursing University (FNU) is a private, non-profit, non-residential graduate school of nursing offering community-based, distance education programs leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, the Master of Science in Nursing Degree and/or post-master’s certificates in advanced practice nursing specialties. CLICK HERE to WATCH this month’s Featured Segment!

Their mission is to educate nurses to become competent, fnuentrepreneurial, ethical and compassionate nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners who are leaders in the primary care of women and families with an emphasis on underserved and rural populations.

 
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APRIL NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: SURGERY ON SUNDAY


SPOTLIGHT: Surgery on Sunday

Surgery on Sunday, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides essential outpatient surgical services for free for those in need who cannot afford insurance and who are not eligible for federal or state programs. Patients are referred from existing organizations in the community and receive much needed surgical procedures. Their services are provided by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to reach out to those in need.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE AN AGENCY WORKING IN ONE OF THE AREAS BELOW.

nonprofit historyHISTORICAL: Kentucky has a rich history, and kNOw MORE is looking for all you nonprofits who work hard to preserve and call attention to history.

 

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THE JACKSON PURCHASE: kNOw MORE is looking to shine a light on those nonprofits who work or are located in this unique region of the state. Part of kNOw MORE’s focus on the regions of Kentucky.