Entries for September 2022

Meet Gunner. He is a fifth grade student at Latonia Elementary who is a "great helper" in Cardinal Club CLC. Tara Murray, coordinator of Cardinal Club, says Gunner has a great sense of humor and always brightens her day, as well as the day of all students and staff. Learn more about Gunner below. Q. What do you enjoy most about Cardinal Club? A. Getting homework done, special activities, going to gym, and being outside Q. What is your favorite video game? A. Call of Duty Q. What is one thing you wish you ...

Terry O'Brien faces his opponents one by one and asks them to take a few swings. Then he advises them on how they can do it better – hit harder or with more accuracy. O’Brien is teaching students at Holmes Middle School how to box. The initial classes involve seeing how the students punch and how they stand. O’Brien, founder of Shamrock Boxing Gym in Covington, is a former professional boxer and a Cincinnati Golden Gloves Champion. For decades he has coached fighters and trained individuals at his ...

BLINK is on its way to Covington, and Covington Partners is ready. Through a collaboration with Life Learning Center, Renaissance Covington, AGNT, and Amity Events, and sponsorship provided by First Financial Bank, something is brewing at 2 West Pike Street.  Visit us anytime from 7-10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday (October 13-15) during BLINK. If you're "UP" for the challenge, stop by and see us. You won't be disappointed.

Covington Partners, I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation, Inspired Fashion, and Master Provisions have teamed up to support the young ladies of Holmes High School. The campaign is inspired by a conversation between Megan Jackson of Master Provisions and her mentee through the Covington Partners Mentoring Program. Jackson's mentee spoke to Jackson about her need and access to appropriate work and school clothing. The conversation led Jackson to bring together Covington Partners, I Have Wings, Inspired Fashion, and Ma...

Want to invest in an organization that is student-focused and data driven? Want to support an organization that is efficient with funds and leverages resources? Want to be a part of the work that changes lives for students in Covington?  If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should join us as a Partner for Change. Covington Partners has launched a new monthly giving program, Partners for Change. Through this program, you can turn your spare change into REAL change for the students of Covington. As ...