March 11, 2020 the Ombudsman Advisory Council meeting was held at the PADD office. The meeting lasted two hours with much discussion about the recent COVID-19 Virus. We encourage people not to panic but rather wash your hands and be prepared. We also encourage people not to visit residents in nursing facilities at this time as a precaution and to help keep our most vulnerable safe.Rebecca Perry wi...  Read More

The quarterly meeting of the Pennyrile Advisory Council on Aging was held today at the PADD office. Agenda items reviewed included program updates, procurement updates and wait list status. Special guest speakers addressed the group including, Amanda Sweeney with the Christian County Health Department who discussed the Corona Virus and general precautions. Alisa Barton with Hopkinsville Salvation ...  Read More

The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville, KY. Federal and State Reports were provided by Morgan Alvey (Sen. McConnell); Amelia Wilson (Cong. Comer); and Jason Hasert (Sen. Paul). Amy Frogue, PADD Associate Director for CED, gave a presentation overview of Delta Regional Authority and Homeland Security Funding Opportunities. ...  Read More

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is currently accepting grant applications for the FFY 2020 DHS/FEMA State Homeland Security Grant Program. State Homeland Security Grant (SHSG) assists state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to build, sustain, and deliver the capabilities necessary to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. Priorities for the 2020 fun...  Read More

With a new decade beginning, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will help lead this year’s Social Work Month celebration in March with the theme “Social Workers: Generations Strong” to honor the positive contributions social workers have made to this nation over generations.The Social Work Month campaign will inform the public, policymakers and legislators about the way the nation’s...  Read More

According to a press release published on March 2, 2020, the Delta Regional Authority 2020 States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) application cycle is open and will remain so until May 31, 2020.  See the full press release below. CLARKSDALE, MS—The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Federal Co-Chairman Chris Caldwell announced today DRA is opening the 2020 application cycle for the St...  Read More

The Pennyrile Development and Governmental Center, Inc. will accept sealed bids from qualified professional firms to furnish all materials and necessary equipment and perform all required work necessary to remove and replace the existing flat roof system of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY  42240.Sealed bids will be received unti...  Read More

Today was ALL ABOUT RESIDENTS!!! Today we celebrated residents rights. Thanks to the generous community support during the Forgotten Angels program, we were able to celebrate residents rights to individuality. We were able to provide all 45 residents at The Oaks Personal Care Home in Madisonville with a new bedspread. Each resident picked a bedspread of their choice for their room.  Then we celebr...  Read More

Summary: Performs a vital role in supporting older adults’ desire to remain independent by providing guidance and support to living a more active lifestyle. The Program Coordinator will oversee their local Active Choices program. This position reports to the host site supervisor.  Duties & Responsibilities:Coordinator serves as AmeriCorps Member through host site (Elderserve.)Oversees delivery of ...  Read More

March 11, 2020KEYNOTE SPEAKERHALEY HOFFMAN SMITHBREAKOUT SESSIONSBUSINESS MODEL | FOOD TRUCK CRAZE | CYBER SECURI TY | RISE OF HEMPDIRECT SALES MARKET ING | SMAL L BUSINESS OWNERSHIP, AND MOREHEAR FROM AREA ENTREPRENEURSHopkinsville Community CollegeAuditorium Building | 720 Nor th Dr . Hopkinsville, KY8:15am - 2:30pmFree Event | Lunch ProvidedDoors open at 7:45 for check-in, networking & light br...  Read More

The application period will open soon for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreational Trails Program, and Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Grants Program. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funds under these programs. The Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Grants Program is funded by the Kentucky Division of ...  Read More

On January 13, 2020, Governor Andy Beshear joined Department for Local Government (DLG) Commissioner Dennis Keene to announce recipients of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in the Pennyrile region. The City of Dawson Springs was awarded $1 million in CDBG funds; these funds, along with State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan funds and Delta Regional Authority (DRA) funds will be used to re...  Read More