Brighton Center

06/18/2026

Youth Leadership Development (YLD) Summer Club is underway! Many youth between 11-17 who join Summer Club will experience a series of free summer activities including swimming, the Cincinnati Zoo, Camp Give with Magnified Giving, Camp Carnegie, Farm trips and more!

06/17/2026

We are excited to announce a Poster Design Contest for our annual Wine Over Water event! We would love to have your poster design be selected for this contest which will then be used for advertising Wine Over Water in poster format around town, save-the-date cards and social media posts for the September 12th, 2026, event.

You can paint, sketch, draw, graphic design, needle point (okay that one might take too long), but all mediums are welcome. Please submit your poster artwork as a pdf or jpeg to [email protected] by June 22!

Wine Over Water is an evening of tasting exquisite wines, local craft beer, and delectable foods all while raising funds to support Brighton Center on September 12, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available now at https://e.givesmart.com/events/PlE/

06/17/2026

💙 Ways to Help Wednesday 💙

Looking for a way to make a difference in our community?
This week, we’re highlighting volunteer opportunities across Brighton Center! From supporting our food pantry to assisting in classrooms and helping sort donations at Thrifting on Eastern there are many ways to get involved.
Every hour volunteered helps create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency.

Interested in learning more? Scan the QR code in the graphic or contact us today!

06/16/2026

We processed 754 tax returns this year through our Free Tax Prep volunteer income tax assistance program and brought $1,078,464 back to the community. Tax preparation fees can run around $300 for the average American, which means we also helped save $226,200 for the community! Thank you to the over 30 volunteers who made this incredible service possible for our community. Learn more at: www.brightoncenter.com/VITA

06/16/2026

Brighton Center President & CEO, Wonda Winkler will be a featured panelist at the NKY Chamber of Commerce event, Eggs ‘N Issues next week.

Get an update on Income-Aligned Housing in Northern Kentucky at Eggs ‘N Issues: From Blueprint to Progress on Tuesday, June 23.

Attendees will hear from speakers from Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky, Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, Brighton Center, and Northern Kentucky Area Development District about what’s working, where gaps remain, and what it will take to move from blueprint to real impact.

Learn more and get your tickets at https://bit.ly/4dE8Cam.

06/16/2026

📣 LAST CALL for bourbon lovers! In honor of Brighton Center's 60th anniversary, we're excited to announce our exclusive single barrel bourbon fundraiser through New Riff Distilling. Pre-order your limited-edition single barrel bottle now! These bottles come custom etched with Brighton Center’s logo and supports our mission of creating opportunities for individuals and families in our region to reach self-sufficiency. *Must be 21 to purchase. https://bit.ly/4vnIcBU

New Riff Distilling

06/15/2026

📣 BRIGHTON CENTER JOB FAIR! If you're looking for a job where you can make an impact and meaningful difference in the lives of families and in our community, please join us for Brighton Center's upcoming Job Fair! You'll have the opportunity to meet hiring managers face-to-face, share your resume, and possibly participate in on-the-spot interviews!

🗓️ Wednesday, June 24, 2026
3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M
📌 741 Central Avenue, Newport, Kentucky

Send questions to: [email protected]
For a list of our current job openings, please visit: www.brightoncenter.com/careers

06/12/2026

Every year Brighton Center participates in the Hunger Walk & 5k Run as a Freestore Foodbank agency. This year, on Memorial Day, the Hunger Walk raised $980 for Brighton Center hunger relief efforts. Thank you to everyone who walked, ran or donated on our behalf! We appreciate your partnership!

Freestore Foodbank

06/11/2026

Join us for an upcoming Resume Workshop at the Kentucky Career Center! This interactive workshop is designed to help you strengthen your resume and increase your chances of landing interviews. You will receive guidance on:
📝 Writing effective and professional resumes
🏆 Highlighting skills and accomplishments
🩺 Tailoring resumes for specific job opportunities
🚫 Avoiding common resume mistakes

🗓️ Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📌 Kentucky Career Center
1324 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011

Whether you are starting from scratch or updating an existing resume, this workshop will provide valuable tips, and tools to help you succeed!
Register here: https://forms.gle/jXmcX5Wwa1jpmNCZA

06/09/2026

📣 Calling all bourbon lovers! In honor of Brighton Center's 60th anniversary, we're excited to announce our exclusive single barrel bourbon fundraiser through New Riff Distilling. Pre-order your limited-edition single barrel bottle now! These bottles come custom etched with Brighton Center’s logo and supports our mission of creating opportunities for individuals and families in our region to reach self-sufficiency. *Must be 21 to purchase. https://bit.ly/4vnIcBU

New Riff Distilling