Head back to High School Prom... all for a great cause!

Let's go waaaay back to high school. For me, it was the late 90's. Grunge was still around, but it was quickly being overcome by Girl Power– the Spice Girls, Brittany Spears, and the movie Clueless! I've been thinking about my senior prom in 1997 a lot these days…. because I have the honor of serving on the Family Nurturing Center Prom Court! And yes, it is very strange to write that when you're in your 40's, but I'm excited to campaign for the Prom Court because it supports a meaningful organization in Northern Kentucky. 

The Family Nurturing Center serves the most vulnerable in our society. Its mission is to end the cycle of child abuse by promoting individual well-being and healthy family relationships. Every program is provided completely free of charge — ensuring that cost is never a barrier to safety, support, and hope. This life-changing work is only possible because of the generosity of supporters like you. I first learned about their work through the NKY Chamber’s Leadership Northern Kentucky program. Many of my LNK 2022 classmates serve on the board and have been on Prom Court.  (Shout out to LNK 22- the Loudest Class Ever!)

So why Prom?

The Family Nurturing Center’s major fundraiser is Prom for a Purpose, directly supporting its mission, and those dollars go to work here in the Tri-State. Here’s how...

• Impact: Last year, Family Nurturing Center served nearly 10,000 individuals across Northern Kentucky and Ohio with free, evidence-based programs.
• Services: FNC's trauma-informed programs include counseling services, parenting support, prevention education, and holistic wellness activities, all designed to heal, strengthen, and empower families.
• FNC's work is driven by collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to creating lasting positive change in our communities.

Join me for the Prom for a Purpose

May 15 from 7-11pm at Turfway Park! 

If you can’t join us, please consider donating. Any amount helps my fundraising and every donation—big or small— directly impacts this important cause. The top two fundraisers will be crowned Prom Royalty, and receive a crown, a sash, and flowers.

Here's how you can help.

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!

• Buy a Ticket to Prom:
  Join us for an unforgettable night while supporting an incredible mission. Your ticket purchase helps me in the running for Top Ticket & Table Seller!

• Sponsor a Table:
  Want to make an even bigger impact? Gather your friends, coworkers, or family and purchase a full table. Not only will you enjoy a fun and meaningful evening together, but table sales also help me in the running for Top Ticket & Table Seller.

  • Important:
    If you purchase a ticket or table and would like your purchase credited toward my ticket sales total, please enter my name in the registration question: “Who would you like to sit with?” This ensures your purchase counts toward the competition. Tickets and tables can be purchased here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/promforapurpose2026/

• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. The more awareness we raise, the greater the impact we can make together.

Thank you for standing by me in this effort. Your support means the world to me and to families across our region. Every dollar raised brings safety, healing, and hope to children and families in our community. 

Where Your Donation Goes

Family Nurturing Center is a nonprofit social service agency serving Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. For 46 years, they have been dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse by promoting individual well-being and healthy family relationships.

Each year, FNC reaches nearly 10,000 children and families across our region with critical prevention and healing services — all provided completely free of charge.

Your support makes the following trauma-informed services possible:

Trauma-Informed Counseling & Treatment

Specialized, evidence-based therapy for children and families impacted by child abuse and trauma. Our clinicians are trained in proven treatment models that help children process traumatic experiences, rebuild a sense of safety, and strengthen family relationships. Services include individual counseling, family engagement, and coordinated support designed to promote deep healing and long-term stability.

Holistic & Wellness Services

Wellness programs that build resilience, strengthen emotional regulation, and support healthy coping skills for children and caregivers. These services complement therapeutic treatment and also serve as prevention and resilience-building supports, helping families move forward with greater confidence and stability.

Parenting Services

Evidence-based Nurturing Parenting Programs, Trauma Responsive Parenting and additional supports that strengthen caregiver skills, improve communication, and promote healthy child development. These services help families build safer, more stable relationships and interrupt cycles of harm.

Parenting Time Visitation Services

Safe, structured parenting time services for families involved in the child welfare system. When children are in out-of-home care, maintaining consistent, healthy contact with parents and caregivers is critical to emotional stability and trauma reduction. These services provide a supervised, child-centered environment where families can preserve and strengthen bonds while working toward reunification and long-term stability.

Prevention & Community Education

School-based prevention programs, adult trainings, and community education initiatives that equip children and adults to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse. Programs such as Kids on the Block and other evidence-based curricula strengthen communities and reduce risk before harm occurs.

To learn more about Family Nurturing Center programs or to schedule a tour, visit https:https://familynurture.org or call us 859-525-3200.