“A group of about 100 locals met on Sunday afternoon in the Paul Sawyier Library to discuss how to grow compassion in the city and county.” State Journal Article Link: https://m.state-journal.com/2019/03/24/local-residents-discuss-how-to-grow-a-compassionate-community/
On Sunday, March 24th, the Frankfort Interfaith Council and the Frankfort Chapter of United Nations Association co-hosted a community-wide event to discuss the Charter of Compassion and how Frankfort/Franklin County might promote greater instances of compassionate acts and programs in our community. We were delighted to have more than 100 people attend this event. How will […]Read Post ›
Spreading Compassion in Frankfort: Louisville Leaders to speak at Paul Sawyier Public Library March 24 “On Sunday, March 24, key leaders of the Partnership for a Compassionate Louisville will be in Frankfort to share why they got involved in Charter for Compassion programs and how that has helped Louisville. The meeting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. […]Read Post ›
“Encouraging acts of compassion and acceptance, members of area faith groups approached the city commission with a proposal for the future of Frankfort.” State Journal Article link: https://www.state-journal.com/2019/02/12/charter-of-compassion-proposed-to-city-commissioners/
The Frankfort InterFaith Council is grateful to count Leslie Saunders as one of its most active members. Hats off to her for promoting volunteerism in our community and for currently serving as the Council’s chairperson. State Journal Article: Volunteer Spirit: ‘Frankfort is perfect size for volunteering’ https://www.state-journal.com/2019/01/15/volunteer-spirit-frankfort-is-perfect-size-for-volunteering/ Photo Caption: Leslie Saunders, back row far right, […]Read Post ›
The Frankfort InterFaith Council is grateful to count Jim Jackson as one of its most active members and applauds his focus on promoting compassion, in our community! State Journal Article: Volunteer Spirit: Jackson dedicates volunteer service to food, faith https://www.state-journal.com/2018/12/04/volunteer-spirit-jackson-dedicates-volunteer-service-to-food-faith/ Photo Caption: Jim Jackson (left), Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry, partnered with Kentucky State […]Read Post ›
Thank you to State Journal Editor, Josh Bergeron, for his opinion piece this weekend! The Frankfort InterFaith Council would love to see both the City of Frankfort and the Franklin County Fiscal Court adopt the Charter of Compassion, as a guiding document, and follow the example of other local governments, including Lexington and Louisville.
