We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing direct care staff who braved the snow and icy roads to make it to campus during the recent snow squall. Thank you for being the heart of our community and for showing up when it matters most. Your efforts truly make a difference every single day!

The past few weeks, we've had the pleasure of welcoming The River City Drum Corp to campus for music therapy sessions! Sponsored by the Fund for the Arts, this engaging experience brings the energy of percussion to life for our youth.

This month, amidst the chilly snow squall, participants found warmth, joy, and rhythm in the beats of the drums. The sessions offer a perfect mix of fun, creativity, and community connection—all while exploring the therapeutic power of music.

This season, as part of their Subaru Loves to Help® initiative, Subaru partnered with Operation Warm to to distribute over 100 brand new winter coats to children at Boys & Girls Haven.  

"Kids grow out of clothing about every six months, so for those in urgent need situations a coat and shoes that fit cannot be taken for granted. As part of our commitment to being 'More Than A Car Company', we are working to make sure that these children feel strong, confident, and prepared for the day."

-  Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America Inc.
 

On March 1st, 2025, from 9am-12pm, the Mellwood Art Center will host the 12th Annual Gravy Cup, the world’s largest biscuits and gravy competition. More than 30 local professional chefs and home cooks will showcase their best gravy recipes for a panel of professional and celebrity judges and over 800 attendees. 

WINNER RECEIVES:
2 VIP TICKETS TO THE GRAVY CUP (3/1, 8:30am-12pm)
2 VIP TICKETS TO TAILSPIN ALE FEST (3/1, 2-7pm)

➡️ The Gravy Cup VIP Experience includes:
Early event access (8:30am entry)
Exclusive bar access
A complimentary breakfast
Private seating
Gravy Cup merch

➡️ Tailspin Ale Fest First Class VIP ticket includes:
ONE HOUR EARLY ADMISSION @ 2PM
SWAG BAG with goodies from our participating partners
TAILSPIN exclusive VIP gift
FOOD VOUCHER to any of the food trucks onsite
Souvenir Taster Cup
Access to over 250 beers
Featured Cider & Sour Bar
LIVE Music
Drake's Silent Disco
Cox's Cigar Lounge
Photo opportunities
Free water onsite

Want to compete in The Gravy Cup? Professional and amateur chefs welcome! There is no entry fee, but contestants must bring 8+ quarts of gravy per category and bring their own chafing dishes, serving utensils, & heating equipment (Sternos).

Continuing Sam Swope’s legacy of giving, The Sam Swope Family Foundation has awarded $65,000 in each of the past 2 years to BGH. These funds have financed much needed improvements to our campus facilities. Last year, we were able to renovate our equine barn to address the safety, comfort, and effectiveness of our equine therapy program. These updates also enhanced the overall aesthetics of the space. This year, we are working to improve our residential cottages. Our buildings have served us well for more than 7 decades, but they are old, and require constant and sometimes extensive maintenance. We are so thankful for the Sam Swope Family Foundation.

The Ronald P. Cook Charitable Trust has provided annual gifts to BGH for many years. These contributions have allowed us to provide transitional independence programs to at-risk populations navigating the transition to adult life. As young people develop their skills, further their education, and plan for safe housing and stable employment, BGH supports them and prepares them for success throughout their lives. Funding from The Ronald P. Cook Charitable Trust makes this possible.

Boys & Girls Haven is a private non-profit agency supporting youth and families in Kentucky through a multifaceted and comprehensive continuum of care. We are trauma-informed caretakers providing six core services: Residential Therapeutic Foster Care, In-Home Foster Care, Transitional Living Programs, Independence Readiness, Haven Family Counseling Services, and Animal-Assisted Therapy. Our mission is to shelter, heal, and teach children and young adults to become resilient members of our community through an integrated spectrum of care.