Many small businesses donate to charity in some form each year. Giving to a charitable cause is not only good for society, it can also be good for business. Reasons businesses donate Small businesses decide to support charitable causes for a variety of reasons: Help society – Businesses can use their size and influence to make a significant impact in a community, or on behalf of a cause. Increase customer satisfaction or brand awareness – Businesses can set themselves apart from the competition and become more likable and recognizable by publicly supporting a cause. Some businesses even choose to involve […]

Today, Nov. 15, is National Philanthropy Day, so we take this opportunity to thank the many individuals, companies, organizations, foundations, community service organizations and governments who support our work to help and heal children and families from trauma from abuse. But we use it, too, to share that the work is not yet done. In fact, it’s far from done, so your support – and the support of countless others – still is needed. Consider that Kentucky had nearly 19,000 child abuse cases in the most recent reporting year. That’s 19 cases for every 1,000 children, double the national average. […]

The PAL Coalition, an initiative of Family & Children’s Place, is planning seven Mental Health First Aid Trainings for adults during 2018. Trainings, which last from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., take place at the agency’s Family Service Center at Fifth and Kentucky streets. The goal of the course is to increase participants’ understanding of mental health issues and treatments, connect more people with care, and reduce stigma – helpful information given that many people with mental disorders delay seeking help, but are more open to getting help when encouraged by someone they trust. Course participants will learn the signs […]

The PAL Coalition, an initiative of Family & Children’s Place, is offering a Mental Health First Aid Training for adults. The course, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, is the last of this calendar year and will increase participants’ understanding of mental health issues and treatments, connect more people with care, and reduce stigma – helpful information given that many people with mental disorders delay seeking help, but are more open to getting help when encouraged by someone they trust. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of different types of mental illnesses, how they can affect a person’s […]