Emergency Shelter of NKY

09/16/2026

You can donate gently worn men's underwear OR purchase them on our amazon wishlist https://a.co/iR623in We need sizes medium to extra large.
OR pick up some at the store when you are shopping and deliver to us at 436 W 13th St Covington KY.
We accept donations 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm and after 6pm.
Don't have time to shop? Donate here https://bit.ly/WeNeedWednesday and we'll take care of the rest!

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Daytime group shout out! Thank you to Celanese Corporation for bringing a group to ESNKY yesterday!

Celanese employee and ESNKY Board Member Harsh Patel organized his group to volunteer in shelter during Celanese’s Global Impact Month. They prepared the Wednesday snack, cleaned the bedrooms, made beds, and organized and handed out clothes in our donations room.

Interested in volunteering in ESNKY like Celanese? Email [email protected] or call (859) 572-1613 for more information. Thank you, Harsh and Celanese!

09/09/2026

WE NEED WEDNESDAY
Sweatshirts!
the weather is getting cooler...

The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) needs sweatshirts, zip-ups, windbreakers, hoodies, and jackets of all adult sizes to give to our guests who are sheltering with us, living outside or in their car, or who come during the day to do their own laundry.

You can help by cleaning out your closet and/or organizing a donation drive with your company, school, or church! Every sweatshirt we collect helps save and change lives these fall and winter seasons.

436 W 13th Street, Covington, KY 41011
If you call prior to arriving - we'll gladly help unload your donation! Drop us a line at (859) 572-1623

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we recognize the contributions of workers who strengthen our communities every day, including the dedicated ESNKY team members who continue to show up 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

While our administrative offices are closed for Labor Day, our work continues.

🏠 Emergency Shelter: OPEN
🚿🧺 Shower & Laundry Services: OPEN, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We are especially grateful for our frontline team working today, and every day, to make sure our neighbors have a safe place to come through our doors.

To our staff, our guests who are working toward their own goals, and workers throughout our community, Happy Labor Day!

Life Saving, Life Changing.

09/03/2026

It's not too late! The annual 14/7K Brewery Run is coming up this year and so is ESNKY's hydration station!

We will raise funds for the shelter by handing out drinks to runners. It’s fast-paced, exciting, and fun!

Join us Saturday, September 19 to keep runners hydrated and support the shelter. The more volunteers the better! Please click the link below to view the online sign up sheet. We hope to see you there!

https://bit.ly/ESNKYHydrationStation2026

09/02/2026

You can donate bottled water, water enhancer, sunscreen and chapstick OR purchase any of these items on our amazon wish list https://a.co/iR623in
OR pick up some at the store when you are shopping and deliver to us at 436 W 13th St Covington KY.
We accept donations 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm and after 6pm. Don't have time to shop?
Donate here https://bit.ly/WeNeedWednesday and we'll take care of the rest!

08/31/2026

The heat is back, and our Cooling Center is open. ☀️

For just $10, you can give someone experiencing homelessness a cool shower and a safe, air-conditioned place to get out of the extreme heat.

Give $10 today: https://bit.ly/CoolingCntr

Sometimes relief is as simple as getting inside.

Help someone cool down. Help keep someone safe.

08/27/2026

Did you know that ESNKY hosts tables at volunteer fairs and resource events? Last week, our Volunteer Coordinator and Ignite Institute Interns represented ESNKY at Northern Kentucky University's Fresh Fusion event for new students!

We were happy to meet with incoming students, connect with student organizations, and share ESNKY’s vision and mission with the NKU community. Thank you to everyone who visited our table or spoke to a shelter representative. If you signed up for more information, check your email! See you next year!

08/26/2026

September is just around the corner and ESNKY has five open meal spots! Whether you’re cooking Septem-burgers or something else, our guests love the dinners you provide!

Chefs, this is an opportunity to show off your cooking skills! Non-chefs, order from a restaurant or caterer or donate to sponsor a meal.

If you or someone you know would be able to provide a meal on 9/4, 9/5, 9/8, 9/12, or 8/29, or sign up with this link: https://bit.ly/ESNKYApril-Oct2026MealSignUp

If you would like to sponsor a meal, donate with this link: https://bit.ly/MealSponsorship

If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call (859) 572-1613.