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FREE TAX PREP AVAILABLE
Low income families, elderly and handicapped taxpayers can receive free income tax help during the tax season at Foothills’ main office in Richmond, located at 311 Spangler Drive. Residents from Clark, Estill, Madison and Powell counties can benefit from this free service. Certified tax preparers will prepare basic state and federal income tax returns for taxpayers who cannot afford a professional tax service. The service offers electronic filing, meaning taxpayers who qualify for a state or federal refund can receive it in two weeks or less. In addition to tax preparation, tax preparers will determine if taxpayers are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Taxpayers should bring all W-2’s, dependent information (such as Social Security numbers) and other important tax documents. Foothills tax site will be open January 23th through April 17th. Appointment times are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. An appointment is required and can be scheduled by calling 859/624-2046.

Press Releases

FREE HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP CLASSES TO BEGIN APRIL 12
(3-26-12) IRVINE, KY – Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. will begin a new Financial & Relationship Peace: Foundational Skills class, beginning on Thursday, April 12. This free class will meet Thursday for six weeks – April 12 through May 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Estill Springs Elementary in the Library Room. Click here to read more.

GATEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY AND KENTUCKY RIVER
FOOTHILLS ANNOUNCE RECEIPT OF GRANT AWARDS TOTALING $1,599,998
(10-31-11) West Liberty, KY and Richmond, KY - Gateway Community Action Agency (Gateway) and Kentucky River Foothills Development Council (KRFDC) announced today that the two agencies have been awarded grants of $1,599,998 from the United States Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance to promote healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood by the Claims Resolution Act of 2010. Click here to read more.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE BEGINS NOVEMBER 7TH
KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS LIHEAP PROGRAM TO HELP MANAGE ENERGY COSTS
(10-14-11) Kentucky River Foothills Development Council (KRFDC) will begin the “Subsidy” portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on November 7. LIHEAP provides financial assistance to income-eligible households with home heating costs through two programs: LIHEAP Subsidy (typically in November and December) and LIHEAP Crisis (typically January until the middle of March, or until all funds are expended). Click here to head more.

KRFDC TO OPEN NEW HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER IN CLAY CITY
(9/7/11) Powell County residents will soon have more options for affordable health care. Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. (KRFDC) will open its new Health and Wellness Center in late-September/early October. Click here to read more.

SCHEDULE SET FOR NEW MADISON COUNTY TO LEXINGTON COMMUTER ROUTE
(8-18-11) KRFDC is pleased to announce the schedule for its new Madison County to Lexington Commuter Route. This new route, which will provide commuter service to different employment locations in the Lexington area, will begin on September 15. This preset route will cost riders only $50/month. September services will only cost $25. Click here to read more.

KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS TO IMPLEMENT A MADISON COUNTY COMMUTER ROUTE
(7-21-11) Just as gas prices are on the rise again, Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. (KRFDC) is pleased to announce that it will expand its service to accommodate more riders. On September 15th KRFDC will begin providing a new route to provide commuter service to different employment locations in the Lexington area. This route, a Job Access/Reverse Commute (JARC) Service, is a partnership between KRFDC and the Kentucky Office of Transportation Delivery. Click here to read more.

RICHMOND TRANSIT SERVICE ANNOUNCES BUS ROUTE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 15TH
(7-7-11) Beginning Friday, July 15, the Richmond Transit Service (RTS) will transition from a two bus route to a one bus route. Also, the hours of service will change from 9 am - 6 p.m. to 8 am - 5 p.m. The one bus route will consist of stopping at 28 locations in the Richmond area. Stops will include residential, retail and human service stops over the 23-mile/90-minute loop. Click here to read more.

FOOTHILLS IS ACCEPTING WEATHERIZATION APPLICATIONS
(3/11/11) Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. is offering free weatherization services to eligible applicants in Clark, Estill, Madison, and Powell counties. Weatherization increases the comfort of your home, as well as lowers your home’s heating and cooling costs. Click to read more.

CRISIS PORTION OF LIHEAP BEGINS JAN. 4
(12/20/10) Kentucky River Foothills will begin the crisis component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that assists households in a heating crisis on Tuesday, January 4th. The program will run through March 31st or until the funds are expended. Click here to read more.

KRFDC TO OFFER FREE TAX PREP
(12/20/10) Low income families, elderly and handicapped taxpayers can receive free income tax help during the tax season Foothills’ main office in Richmond, located at 311 Spangler Drive. Click here to read more.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE BEGINS NOVEMBER 1ST
FOOTHILLS OFFERS LIHEAP PROGRAM TO HELP MANAGE ENERGY COSTS
(10/18/10) Kentucky River Foothills is encouraging senior citizens on fixed incomes, individuals dealing with short-term financial difficulties, and low-income persons who may need help paying their winter heating bills to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP is intended to assist low-income families with managing their energy costs. Foothills will begin taking LIHEAP applications alphabetically based on the first letter of the head of household’s last name on Monday, November 1st. Click here to read more.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA PARTY BENEFITING LIBERTY PLACE
RECOVERY CENTER FOR WOMEN SCHEDLUED FOR NOV. 13TH.
(9/20/10) Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women will host its third annual Holiday Tea on Saturday, November 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the center, located at 218 Lake Street in Richmond. There are 160 tickets available to the public for $20 per person. Groups can reserve a table together by purchasing a whole table. A table for eight is $160. This unique event will feature a traditional afternoon tea, decorated table auction, silent auction and vintage tea shoppe. Click here to read more.

FOOTHILLS NEW TREK PROGRAM HELPS HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS
RE-START THEIR CAREERS AND EDUCATIONAL DIRECTIONS
(8/23/10) Youth drop out of high school for a variety of reasons: Some are teen parents and have jobs and family responsibilities. Some suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness or abuse. Some are just not interested in what high school has to offer or see it as irrelevant to their lives. No matter the reason, navigating through life without a high school diploma or GED is not easy. Click here to read more.

FOOTHILLS MOBILE CLINIC TO OPEN NEW WALK-IN-CLINIC ON AUGUST 17
(8/2/10) Foothills’ new Walk-In Clinic will soon provide a convenient option for medical care without an appointment. This new service will be available for new and established mobile healthcare clinic patients, a program Foothills currently provides. Click here to read more.