Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)Program provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas, and passive parks.Application deadline: May 31...

Pennyrile Area Development District is hosting a Spring Caregiver Conference on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the James Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville. This event is open to all caregivers of older adults and grandparents raising grandchildren. There is no cost to attend and breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration is required for this event. Please contact Miranda White, Family Caregiver...

Since 1972, the national Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults across the country. Funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA), local programs serve as hubs where people 60+ find healthy meals and vital services that strengthen social connections and promote well-being.  Every March, we celebrate our program’s anniversary and its many accomplishments at the nationa...

The Office of Dementia Services is delighted to introduce the upcoming Dementia webinar series. The previous series achieved remarkable success, benefiting numerous professionals and caregivers within the Commonwealth and providing valuable assistance in their current roles. This year, the Office of Dementia Services is excited to partner again with the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana chapte...

Our nation needs social workers more than ever. Homeless is on the rise. The opioid addiction crisis has hit the United States hard, impacting all races, religions and economic levels. Suicide too has risen according to the Centers for Disease Control. The Pennyrile AAAIL has taken on the task of participating in a 3 year National Suicide Prevention Grant focusing on individuals 60 and over. Socia...