FORT THOMAS, Ky. – The Charities Guild of Northern Kentucky (CGNK) is again looking forward to hosting its Fort Thomas Tour of Homes on Oct. 24.
With the wealth of beautiful and historic homes in Ft. Thomas, the Charities Guild looks forward to another successful event. The tour will benefit the Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center and the CGNK’s shoe fund which provides new shoes for underprivileged children. The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center provides services to children who have been physically or sexually abused or have witnessed violent crimes.
In April 2009, the Children’s Advocacy Center opened a newly-built facility on Houston Road in Florence.
In this center, children are offered the services and support of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, mental health clinicians, child protection specialists, law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys and family advocates. This facility was specially designed by these professionals to provide an environment for children and their families where hope and healing can begin.
According to executive director, Vickie Henderson, "The difficult economic times we are facing produce extreme stress within families. The number of children being seen at the center is increasing and the injuries are significant and traumatic."
The new facility offers these children a safe haven where they can tell their story and get the professional help they need. The Charities Guild is excited to help the Children’s Advocacy Center sustain the vital programs it offers to children throughout Northern Kentucky. For more information about the Children’s Advocacy Center or questions about child abuse, visit their website at http://www.cfnky.org/
This year’s home tour will include seven homes and the Fort Thomas Military Museum. There will be raffle at each home for prizes such as a beautiful Key West vacation package.
During the tour at the Tower Park Community Center in Fort Thomas, there will be music and refreshments as well as the opportunity to bid on a number of fabulous auction items.
Mark your calendars for this Oct. 24 event, and contact the Charities Guild at nkycharitiesguild@yahoo.com if you’re interested in being a sponsor of the 2009 Fort Thomas Tour of Homes.
