Southern Kentucky | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Chapter: Southern Kentucky

The Southern Kentucky chapter is a diverse and active group of people working to build a better future for all. We aim to hold our elected officials accountable as we create a more just, healthy, and sustainable community. Among the many issues we care about, our chapter is currently working on fair housing, tax justice, fairness, voter empowerment, and clean, safe, and affordable energy options.

Working together we are building the movement for economic, environmental and social justince in southern Kentucky! Please join us at an upcoming chpater meeting or event. We meet every fourth Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm CDT. RSVP for one of our monthly meetings here.

Recent Activities

A reflection of my first two southern Kentucky chapter meetings

Shirlisa Arnold on December 5, 2019 in , Southern Kentucky

I wasn't sure what to expect from my first SOKY chapter meeting.

Members join climate strikes across the commonwealth

KFTC Staff on October 2, 2019 in New Energy and Transition, Just Transition, Big Sandy, , Jefferson County, , Northern Kentucky, , Southern Kentucky, Climate Justice

Louisville

As we stood under the blazing sun in Jefferson Square Park with our signs and petitions, Greta Thurnburg was delivering this quote to the United Nations, “You must unite behind the science. You must take action. You must do the impossible. Because giving up can never ever be an option.” 

At the Louisville Climate Strike, attendees were ready to unite and take action. KFTC Chairperson Cassia Herron spoke of the importance of voting and fighting against political bullying. Generations young and old clapped and hollered in solidarity. 

We knew that giving up on the planet and our future is not an option.

Grassroots power is vital to community development

Elizabeth Hawks on September 20, 2019 in Economic Justice, Just Transition, Southern Kentucky

In August, Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosted the Bowling Green Opportunity Zones Community Forum and Workshop.

Fairness Moving Forward

Fairness Campaign Celebrates Dayton Becoming 12th City to Pass Fairness Ordinance!
Joe Gallenstein on August 20, 2019 in , Big Sandy, , Northern Kentucky, , Rolling Bluegrass, , Shelby County, , Southern Kentucky, LGBTQ equality

On August 6, Dayton became the 12th city in Kentucky to pass a fairness ordinance!

Mayor Ben Baker, who helped found the Northern Kentucky KFTC Chapter and served as its Steering Committee representative for several years, led a process that resulted in 5-0 vote in support of extending non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ Kentuckians living and working in the city! (You can watch the video here!)

Lights For Liberty Action Friday

Joe Gallenstein on July 11, 2019 in Racial Justice, Central Kentucky, , Jefferson County, , Northern Kentucky, , Rolling Bluegrass, , Southern Kentucky, , Wilderness Trace, featured, , Immigrants' Rights, , Leadership Development, , Racial Justice, , We Are Kentuckians

People across the world, including here in Kentucky, are disgusted and distrubed by the images coming from ICE detention facilities.

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Regular Meetings:

Higgins Center for Nonprofits
958 Collette Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Monthly Chapter Meeting

Join us for our monthly, in-person, meeting every 4th Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CDT.

Chapter Organizer:

958 Collette Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101

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