MCDANIEL VISITS WITH COVINGTON PARTNERS, GETS AN UPDATE ON TRANSFORMATIVE FUNDING SECURED TO SUPPORT VIOLENCE PREVENTION
FRANKFORT, KY (Sept. 11, 2024)—On Tuesday, Senate Budget Chair Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, kicked off a series of on-site visits with regional partners and critical organizations that received millions in transformative funding as part of 2024’s House Bill 1 and the biennial state budget. His first stop was at Glenn O. Swing Elementary during the after school program as he met with Covington Partners, a group supporting the program dedicated to eliminating boundaries to learning and success through innovation and collaboration.
During the visit, McDaniel received updates on the $1 million allocated to the City of Covington over the next two fiscal years for Covington Partners' violence prevention efforts. This funding supports wrap-around services by creating safe and engaging learning and growing environments for students and families.
“Covington Partners works daily to support our families’ and children’s well-being and to be a support in helping them have a brighter future,” said McDaniel. “The work they do is second to none, and I’m proud that we’ve secured this funding to support their mission. It was wonderful to be with them, get an update on all the good they are doing, and see this funding support in action.”
In recent months, Covington Partners has expanded its impact through various initiatives, including a summer arts camp at Holmes High School that offered students the opportunity to explore their creativity through various activities such as creative writing, visual arts, and team-building exercises. The camp provided a safe and supportive environment where students could develop their artistic skills and build confidence, free of charge. Additionally, the organization’s mentoring programs have continued to thrive, celebrating the accomplishments of graduating seniors who have benefitted from Covington Partners' guidance and support. These programs, combined with the new funding, are helping to create safer, more supportive communities across Covington.
“We are deeply grateful for the support we’ve received, which allows us to continue our work in violence prevention and community building,” said Stacie Strotman of Covington Partners. “The new funding will enable us to reach more families and ensure more children in Covington have the opportunity to thrive and be a part of the programs and initiatives we have been fortunate enough to offer and will offer in the future.”
CLICK HERE to view a video clip of McDaniel’s visit.
McDaniel will visit the Ion Center for Violence Prevention and the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky, among several other organizations, in the next several weeks.
Next month, on October 3, McDaniel, local leaders and Senate delegates from northern Kentucky will gather in Covington to celebrate these transformative funding awards and many others. More information about the event will be shared soon.
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