Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky honors local contributors to ‘Help Us Home’ capitol campaign

The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) recently hosted a building-dedication celebration to honor the contributions of its local donors to the “Help Us Home” Capital Campaign.

ESNKY raised over $4.2 million during the campaign, enabling the organization to relocate its facility to West 13th Street in Covington, expand its capacity to 68 beds and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Daytime Navigation and Engagement Center, the first of its kind in Northern Kentucky, opened with the new facility, providing essential services and support to the community.

The celebration featured speeches from guests including ESNKY Executive Director Kim M. Webb, President and CEO of Drees Homes and Chairman of the “Help Us Home” Capital Campaign David Drees, Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann, President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Physicians Dr. Heidi Murley, and Board Chair of ESNKY Tricia Watts.

Major legacy donations were recognized during the event. The ESNKY building was dedicated to Ralph and Irma Drees, in honor of the contribution from the Drees Homes Foundation. Ralph and Irma Drees played a crucial role in establishing the first shelter, and the Drees family has continuously supported the organization for the last 15 years.

“Out of all the homes my family has built, this one has had the greatest impact,” said David Drees said of his Family’s support of ESNKY.

Additional dedications included Durr Drive in honor of the R.C. Durr Foundation, represented by Rob Ziegler, and the Daytime Navigation and Engagement Center in honor of the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, represented by President and CEO Bernie McKay and Vice President and Senior Program Manager Chris Bochenek. Others honored during the event were Bill Butler of Corporex, Paul Verst of Verst Logistics, and Tony and Gerry Zembrodt.

The dedication plaques, wayfinding and wall art that adorn the building were beautifully designed by students from the NKU Visual Communication Design program, adding a unique and artistic touch to the new facility.

“We are deeply grateful to our donors and supporters who have made this dream a reality. This new facility will allow us to better serve our community and provide a safe haven for those in need,” said Webb.

Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky

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