Changing Lives & Strengthening Neighborhoods
Written By: Tim Herrmann, Lloyd Memorial High School
Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, October 28, 2024, at noon to hear David Hastings, Executive Director, Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK), speaking about HONK and how their affordable lease-to-own program transitions people from renters into homeowners.
David Hastings is the Executive Director of Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK), a local faith-based non-profit organization in Northern Kentucky that provides affordable housing and homeownership opportunities to low-income families and individuals. HONK has rehabbed and built 145 homes and helped 111 households become homeowners.
David came to HONK in 2010, with 15 years prior experience in the local affordable housing field. His past experiences include serving as the Executive Director of a non-profit housing provider in Cincinnati, Coordinator of a volunteer-based home repair program for low-income, disabled and elderly homeowners, and Coordinator of a program that worked with low-income families to provide affordable and practical means of addressing lead hazards in homes.
David is married and a proud father of two children.
Members – Please share this information via email and social media. Invite a friend!
Please help us plan for seating and food by RSVPing at: https://tinyurl.com/rcofky-rsvp.
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Meeting Hosts: Team #2
LOCATION: Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD), 22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042
11:45 am – Lunch Buffet $13/person
12:00 pm – Meeting Begins, Greeting, Prayer-Reflection-Inspiration, Pledge & 4-Way Test
12:15 pm – Program Begins
1:00 pm – Meeting Adjourned
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Upcoming dates to put on your calendar, check out the Google calendar on our website (https://florencerotary.org/calendar/)
Monday, October 28th – Board Meeting
Monday, November 4th – To be Announced
Monday, November 11th – No Meeting – Meet a Member Challenge and Community Service Week
Monday, November 18th – To be Announced
Monday, November 25th – Salyers Hand Up Scholarship Celebration
