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After 36 Years Addicted, Liza Now Coaches Others to Recovery
Acts of KindnessMay 14

After 36 Years Addicted, Liza Now Coaches Others to Recovery

Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Bookstore Proposal Goes Viral with 1M Views on TikTok
Acts of KindnessMay 8

Bookstore Proposal Goes Viral with 1M Views on TikTok

A Lexington bookstore became the backdrop for a proposal that captured hearts across the internet. Joseph's creative use of the store's PA system to play their special song helped the moment reach over a million viewers.

Google: proposal viral2 min read
Lexington Volunteers Plant 27th Year of Climate-Cooling Trees
Planet WinsApr 19

Lexington Volunteers Plant 27th Year of Climate-Cooling Trees

For 27 years, Kentuckians have gathered to plant thousands of trees that purify water, cool the city, and create shaded walking paths. What started as a pollution-fighting mission has transformed Lexington into a greener, healthier place to live.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Valvoline Volunteers Green 5 Habitat Homes for Earth Day
Community HeroesApr 14

Valvoline Volunteers Green 5 Habitat Homes for Earth Day

Automotive maintenance company Valvoline brought its team members to Lexington, Kentucky to plant trees and lay sod at homes being built for families in need. The Earth Day project partnered with Trees Lexington and Habitat for Humanity to create welcoming green spaces where new homeowners will put down roots.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Lexington Plants 25th Year of Community Forest Legacy
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Lexington Plants 25th Year of Community Forest Legacy

A Kentucky city's quarter-century tree planting tradition returns to a park where volunteers can literally walk through forests they created decades ago. This year, anyone can join the effort or grab free trees to plant at home.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Lexington Volunteers Walk Neighborhoods to Prevent Gun Violence
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Lexington Volunteers Walk Neighborhoods to Prevent Gun Violence

After gunfire hit an apartment in Lexington's Eastland area, community volunteers are going door to door with help. They're bringing resources for mental health, jobs, and mediation to neighbors who need support.

Google: volunteers help2 min read