‍Partners For Change secures donation from Bras for Girls for Covington student ROTC

Students in Covington Independent Public Schools recently received a generous donation — free sports bras provided by Bras for Girls — thanks to Partners For Change and our Pink Link Project!

In celebration of National Lights On Afterschool Day, Partners For Change proudly hosted a special Bus Tour that brought together board members, community stakeholders, and partners for an inside look at the incredible impact of Out-of-School Time (OST) programming across our River Cities.

Welcome Dayton Independent Schools!

Partners For Change is thrilled to announce the 2026 Kentucky Statewide Out-of-School Time (OST) Conference – Game On: An All-Star Playbook to Lead, Learn, and Level Up!

October Period Action Day (PAD) is Saturday, October 11, 2025. PAD is a global day of action aimed at raising awareness about period poverty. 

Nearly 1 in 4 students in the U.S. struggle to afford period products. Without access to these essentials, students often miss school, lose confidence, and face unnecessary barriers to success.

Phyllis Yeager, Partners For Change, Board Chair was recently recognized as Nonprofit Board Member of the Year at the 2025 NKY Philanthropy Symposium and Horizon Community Foundation Nonprofit Awards.

On October 23, Partners For Change will join thousands of organizations across the nation in celebrating Lights On Afterschool—the only national rally for afterschool programs. This year, we’re highlighting the power of out-of-school time programming with a special bus tour across our River City school districts, showcasing afterschool programs in Ludlow, Newport, and Covington.

Kylie first joined the Partners For Change Elementary Mentoring Program as a student at Latonia Elementary in Covington Independent Schools. There, she was paired with Josie, a young mentee, and the two quickly formed a special bond during their weekly lunchtime meetings.

Out-of-School time professionals are invited to join KYOSA's 2025 Kentucky Afterschool Virtual Summit on November 12 & 13th.

President and CEO of Partners for Change, Stacie Strotman (Leadership NKY Class of 2009), is the recipient of this year’s Leadership Volunteer Impact Award.

We are excited to announce that Julie Muehlenkamp has joined Partners for Change as our new Out of School Time (OST) Program Director.

Through the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit, Kentucky taxpayers who give to our endowment at Horizon Community Funds may qualify for this generous incentive. This credit can be applied to your individual, corporate, or LLC tax bill — dollar-for-dollar — and you’ll still benefit from federal and state charitable deductions.

Partners For Change, formerly known as Covington Partners, is proud to announce its selection as the new fiscal sponsor for the Kentucky Out of School Alliance (KYOSA), a statewide network dedicated to ensuring all children and youth have access to high-quality out of school time (OST) programs.

The Dr. Janice Wilkerson Scholarship, established by Partners For Change, is officially open and accepting applications from graduating seniors at Holmes High School.

We are thrilled to welcome Ann Schultz to the Partners For Change team as our new Office Manager!

Ann brings 14 years of office management experience from Gateway Community and Technical College, along with a passion and expertise for efficiency and organization.

Register now for the 15th Annual Partners For Change Golf Outing at Traditions Golf Club in Hebron, Kentucky. Join us on Monday, July 14, 2025 for a noon shotgun start with lunch, dinner, various golf contests, and more. Registration/sign-in will take place beginning at 10:30 a.m.

According to a study conducted by Nearly 1 in 4 students in the United States struggle to afford period products, forcing many to resort to unsafe or unhygienic methods to manage their periods. Period poverty is real and happening NOW—and it is a barrier to education, health, and dignity.

That’s why Partners For Change is doubling down on its efforts to fight period poverty through the Pink Link Project, a grassroots initiative providing free period products—no questions asked—to students in partnering school districts.

Partners For Change, formerly Covington Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support services such as mentoring, family engagement, and out-of-school time programming to Northern Kentucky students, is proud to announce the appointment of Stacie Strotman as its first President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Partners for Change, formerly Covington Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wrap-around support services such as mentoring, family engagement and out-of-school time programming to Northern Kentucky students in every stage of their educational journey, announced Neena LaMendola-Volk as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).