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Phone - (859) 231-8181
Email - info@bbbs-bluegrass.org
Employment and Financial Empowerment
12 December 2024
EMPLOYMENT & FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Jubilee Jobs of Lexington
(859) 977-0135 - 1450 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505
- Jubilee Jobs conducts a job orientation every Monday at 9:00 am nd every Thursday at 1:00 pm
- Small group workshops
- Individual meetings with a job counselor to evaluate job skills and specific circumstances
- One-on-One resume development
- Pre-arranged interviews
- Constructive Follow Up after interviews
Kentucky Career Center
(859) 267-2223
- Unemployment Services
- Veteran Employment Services
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Kentucky Debt Relief
- Provides Free Evaluations
- Connects KY residents to consolidation and debt relief options
- Free resources and worksheets
Goodwill Opportunity Center
(859) 277-3661 - 130 West New Circle Rd., Suite 110
- Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Every Day (RISE) Program
- Financial and Budgeting Support
- Soft Skills Academy
- Applied Digital Skills
- Behavioral, mental and spiritual health support
- Housing assistance
- Kentucky Adult Education/GED instruction
- Legal and expungement services
- Soft skills certification
- SNAP assistance
- Medicaid Enrollment Assistance
- Lexington Library Book Van Stop
Goodwill Cars to Work Program
502-259-0430 -
https://goodwillkycarstowork.org/program-requirements/
- Down payment match of $500 ($1,000 if you are a Goodwill employee)
- Affordable monthly payments between $150-$210 per month
- Fixed 5% interest rate regardless of credit score or history
- Interest reimbursement once the loan is paid in full with no late payments
- Free credit health review and six months of financial coaching to help you establish and/or build credit
Bigs, Littles, and Pasta: A Perfect Recipe for Fun!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Selected as 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® Grant Recipient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Appoints Meredith Downey Watts as Executive Director LEXINGTON, KY—Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass (BBBSBG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Downey Watts as Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Meredith joined BBBSBG in January 2022 as Major Gifts Officer, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing the organization's fundraising efforts. In October 2024, she assumed the position of Interim Executive Director, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication to the agency's mission. A native of Versailles, Kentucky, Meredith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Strategic Communication from the University of Kentucky. Her professional background includes significant experience in community engagement and fundraising. "We are thrilled to have Meredith lead BBBSBG as Executive Director," said Abe Mashni, Board Chair of BBBSBG. "Her commitment to our mission and her proven track record in fundraising and leadership make her the ideal person to guide our organization into the future." Meredith's tenure as Interim Executive Director was marked by successful events and creative initiatives that strengthened BBBSBG's programs and community presence. Her vision for the organization includes expanding mentorship opportunities and deepening community partnerships to better serve the youth of Central Kentucky. "I am honored to take on the role of Executive Director at BBBSBG," said Watts. "I look forward to working with our dedicated team, volunteers, and supporters to continue making a positive impact in the lives of young people in our community." About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Serving Central Kentucky, BBBSBG works to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass and its programs, please visit www.bbbs-bluegrass.org .
Matched for nearly two years, Koston and Cory have built a strong bond through consistent time together.
Matched for two years, Ben and Aaron have built a strong connection centered around new experiences and personal growth.
Louis and Dwight have been matched since July 2023 and continue to meet weekly, sharing a strong bond and excellent communication with Louis’ Parent/Guardian, Tamecko.
Matched since April 2023, Ja’Zayah (LS) and Jennifer (BS) share a bond built on consistent meetings and creative experiences.
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For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.