Volunteering in the community helped Julia appreciate all that Etown is and also to see the potential for our future. The links below are just snapshots of the projects she has worked on with in addition to previously serving on The News-Enterprise Editorial Board as a community member.

Serving with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland

Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland works with over 240 partner agencies through the 42-county coverage area to distribute food to families in need.  As Chair of the board Julia is thankful every day that FAKH has the resources to reach the food-insecure in our community.  Demand surged with the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and resurged after the deadly tornados hit 15 of the counties we serve in December 2021. Thanks to the huge effort of our Executive Director and staff, distributions have continued throughout each crisis.

Collaborating on Workforce Issues

Workforce Board Pilots Expungement Program
The News-Enteprise, May 13, 2020

Exercise in Understanding Poverty, Work Matters Column
The News-Enterprise – May 2, 2019

Supporting New Programs for Women and Girls through Heels Together

Woman-led Initiative to Offer More than $15,000 in Grants

Giving Pets the Second Chance They Deserve with Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter (FOHCAS)

Four Friends Share One Goal:  The Start of FOHCAS

County’s Animal Shelter Shows Many Improvements

Reading Program a Win for Kids, Pets

Investing in Downtown Etown on The Elizabethtown Heritage Council

The News-Enterprise: Sanctioned Contest New Highlight of Barbecue Festival

The News-Enterprise Editorial: Festival Hitting on all Cylinders

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