MOUNT VERNON — United Way of Knox County hosted a successful bike reveal event at the YMCA of Mount Vernon, marking the official launch of the All-Kids Bike program in seven elementary schools throughout the county. The event celebrated the community’s efforts, with $36,000 raised in just four months to fund the program, which will…
MOUNT VERNON — It was an emotional day for Dr. Afet Kilinc. A new chapter began Thursday for The Freedom Center’s executive director, following the efforts of the organization’s staff and donors who flipped the pages. “They are the heart of The Freedom Center,” Kilinc said. “We would cease to exist without them.” Their dedication…
Additional donors can help college funding program grow! MOUNT VERNON—The Knox County Foundation will extend funding for Knox Promise, a three-year trial program featuring free college at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). The program launched in 2022 and guarantees free college to qualifying residents of Knox County. KCF approved funding for the program into the…