The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is hosting a free Dealing with Dementia workshop on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY. This workshop will help individuals navigate the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia by helping them understand the condition, manage problem behaviors, and handle...  Read More

Depression and loneliness are major issues that lead to decreased quality of life among the elderly, and socialization has significant health advantages. Volunteering as a friendly visitor will leave you with a genuine sense of connection while also allowing you to create a satisfying friendship with someone new. Friendly Visitors have expressed that being a visitor and assisting others gives them...  Read More

Join us for a free one-day brownfield grant workshop to learn how to utilitze servies offered by federal and state brownfield programs. As a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), there is a historic level of funding available to address brownfield properties and we want that funding in the hands of Kentucky communities! This workshop will focus on how brownfield programs can support y...  Read More

The Cadiz Trigg County Planning Commission will host a training session for Planning Commissioners and Board of Zoning Adjustment members, city and county officials and other interested parties to meet the KRS requirements (KRS 147A.027) for training on July 17, 2024 at the Renaissance Center (49 Jefferson Street, Cadiz) from 8am -5pm. This training will be provided by David Pike, Pike Legal Group...  Read More

A Journey Through the Pennyrile was the theme of the night at the Pennyrile Area Development District’s (PeADD) 55th Annual Dinner Meeting held June 10, 2024, at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY.  The evening was sponsored by Planters Banks Hopkinsville and under the chairmanship of Ms. Crissy Carter, PeADD Board Chair and Citizen Member representing Livingston County.  A crowd of o...  Read More

Established in 1963, May is Older Americans Month (OAM)!  The theme for May 2024 is Powered by Connection and focuses on the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on the health and well-being of older adults.  Those connections help support independence and help to combat isolation and loneliness.  In the Pennyrile region we celebrate OAM with a variety of speci...  Read More

The 55th Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Monday, June 10th at The Bruce Convention Center with a reception and registration beginning at 5:30 pm and the dinner and meeting beginning at 6 pm.  Explore the dynamic activities and ongoing advancements happening in the Pennyrile as we take you on a journey through the region.  Service awards as well as the John C. Mahre Regionalism Award, which hono...  Read More

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...  Read More

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 Coordinator, at 270-886-9484 or by email at [email protected] to reserve your spot.  Read More

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...  Read More

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...  Read More

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...  Read More