Over $20,000 raised for Kentucky Nonprofits
with the help of local leaders and artists in partnership with HRG
LEXINGTON, KY (January 8, 2021) – Lexington-based Hanna Resource Group (HRG), one of the nation’s premier human resource and business consultation companies, raised over $20,000 in their virtual event for Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill of Kentucky, God’s Pantry Food Bank (Feed Kentucky) and Nourish Lex. Passionate people came together for a great cause and were able to give back to their communities to help those who have been severely compromised by COVID-19.
The Zoom audience was treated to inspiring comments from these community leaders:
Mayor Linda Gorton, Lexington
Tracy Roberts, HR Executive, UPS
Mike Halligan, CEO, God’s Pantry/Feed KY
Patrick Smith, Chair, KYSHRM
Mary Quinn Ramer, President, VisitLex
Bill Mudd, President/COO Churchill Downs
Heather French Henry, Miss America, Fashion Designer, Veterans Advocate
Vince Tyra, Athletic Director, University of Louisville
DeVone Holt, VP External Affairs, Goodwill Industries of KY
Simon Sheather, Dean of Gatton College, University of Kentucky
Ashli Watts, President, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Paul Thompson, President of LG&E
Mary Shearer, Executive Director of KY Habitat for Humanity
Natosha Reid Rice, VP of Diversity, Habitat for Humanity International
John Petrov, Former CHRO, CHI St. Joseph Health
Creative entertainment was provided by these musicians:
Laura Bell Bundy
Nicholas Jamerson
Marquita Richardson
Kat Edmonson
Kory Caudill
Jim Richardson
Donations:
Through Sunday, January 10, 2021 donations can be made through:
Blue Grass Community Foundation https://bgcf.givingfuel.com/upliftky
