Category: Conversations With Lori Kommor

Promoting A Positive Impact

Promoting A Positive Impact

| April 4, 2013 | 0 Comments

As director of the Lift A Life Foundation, Ashley Butler has a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the community.

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Thinking Outside The Frame

Thinking Outside The Frame

| March 28, 2013 | 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a new fashion show to attend this season, one with a little twist, then look no further than KMAC Couture Art on the Runway.

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Planting Seeds For Academic Success

Planting Seeds For Academic Success

| March 21, 2013 | 2 Comments

In light of recent survey findings that only one in three children are ready for kindergarten, I talked with Jefferson County’s first Master-certified preschool teacher to learn more about kindergarten readiness.

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Fabulous Fashions: Supporting Women In Need

Fabulous Fashions: Supporting Women In Need

| March 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

When Dana Johnson decided to take on the role of chairperson for the first annual Gals & Guys Hats & Ties event on Thursday, March 21 at Churchill Downs, she knew she was one step ahead of the game with access to the perfect venue to host just about any event.

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Safe Place Celebrates 30 Years Of Youth Services

Safe Place Celebrates 30 Years Of Youth Services

| March 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

Matt Reed is the executive director of YMCA Safe Place Services, where he works with his staff and volunteers to help teens avoid life-changing crisis situations.

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The Kentucky Center: Investing In Community

The Kentucky Center: Investing In Community

| February 28, 2013 | 0 Comments

As senior vice president of education and community arts at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Heather Weston Bell oversees the many diverse arts education and outreach initiatives offered by the Center. Besides being a nationally recognized venue for the performing arts, The Center makes great investments in bolstering arts awareness and helping people of all ages discover their “inner-artist.”

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Empowering Single Parent Families To Succeed

Empowering Single Parent Families To Succeed

| February 21, 2013 | 0 Comments

Family Scholar House is a jewel in Louisville’s educational crown.

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Growing The Local Food Economy

Growing The Local Food Economy

| February 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

Caroline Heine is the project director of Seed Capital KY, a non-profit with the mission to catalyze the success and resilience of regional agriculture and the regional food economy.

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Inside The 2013 Speed Ball

Inside The 2013 Speed Ball

| February 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

This week, I spoke with The Speed Art Museum’s Director of Corporate Relations and Special Events, Jenna Maddux, along with Vanessa Castle, manger of development for The Speed’s pARTnership programs, to learn more about the highly-anticipated 2013 Speed Ball.

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Cooking Up A Commitment To Service

Cooking Up A Commitment To Service

| January 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

Volunteers are critical partners in our community who dedicate valuable time making a difference in someone’s day-to-day life.

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