Frankfort CARES

Frankfort CARES Mission
The Frankfort CARES Coalition supports community agencies by providing resources, support, and advocacy for local member organizations.

We are an action-oriented group that works collectively to address community-wide gaps, garner community support, and expand the capacity of member organizations to better serve the needs of the community. Vision
To ensure that every person in Frankfort has all the supports they need to thrive and be successful. We do this by being a strong network of agencies who collaborate on shared goals and v

alues, hold each other accountable, provide financial support for community services, and increase access to services for the good of the community. Values
Transparency; Accountability; Respect; Open and Clear Communication; Collaboration and Coordination; Non-Judgmental; and Teamwork. Purpose
The purpose of the Frankfort CARES Coalition is to support and strengthen organizations who are ensuring access to shelter, food, healthcare, mental health assistance, affordable housing, substance use disorder treatment, and other basic needs and opportunities for individuals in our community. We intend to be an action-oriented group that works collectively to address community-wide gaps, garner community support, and expand the capacity of member organizations to better serve the needs of the community. Our work includes the following goals and objectives:

Homelessness Prevention- to reduce homelessness by identifying and addressing social service gaps, including, but not limited to, emergency shelter and temporary housing in the county and city. We will prioritize working together to improve access to these services. Affordable Housing- to increase Franklin County's access to fair housing by identifying community housing partners and establishing accessible housing opportunities. Community Advocacy- to educate the community on the importance of its social service agencies by creating coordinated messaging, developing shared public outreach materials, and conducting public awareness campaigns. Agency Support- to better equip agency staff and board members by identifying shared needs and locating resources, trainings and other opportunities for all member agencies.

09/02/2026
09/02/2026

Grateful to announce that we have another peer support training class beginning in September. Reach out today to get signed up.

We will continue to see high temps and extreme heat this week. Please see the information below regarding all available...
09/01/2026

We will continue to see high temps and extreme heat this week. Please see the information below regarding all available cooling shelters.

09/01/2026

Did you know?
Thorn Hill serves as a cooling center. Our hours will be
September 1 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
September 2 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
September 3 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Stay cool and hydrated.

09/01/2026

With the heat, we are a cooling center for Frankfort. Please stay safe.

09/01/2026

The IBC Cooling Center will be open to the public tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM. We will also be open on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. We invite anyone who needs a respite from the extreme temperatures to visit our church at 1075 Collins Lane during that time. Volunteers will be onsite to welcome any guests. You can obtain more information by calling our office at (502) 223-7601.

Lots of information to start the week.
08/31/2026

Lots of information to start the week.

08/31/2026

With increasing temperatures and humidity, a Major Heat Risk impacting those most vulnerable will likely occur this week starting on Tuesday. Consider limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the afternoon and stay hydrated. Check on those with poor or no available A/C. This excessive heat is expected to last at least until Thursday, possibly into the weekend.

08/31/2026

Warm temperatures overnight will provide limited relief from the increasing heat later this week. Heat indices reach the low 100s for everyone by Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 90s.

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P. O. Box 4533
Frankfort, KY
40604

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