We have great news to share. Immanuel has received official 501(c)(3) designation (above and beyond our status as a church) from the IRS. This means we can apply for grant funding and financial support for both IRC and the church more broadly. We were already performing all the required activities and maintaining the standards necessary for this status, but completing the paperwork and being notified of the status award is worthy of celebration. I am excited to see the impact this has on our church and the wider Frankfort community.
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Crittenden family for including the IRC as a donation option in Roger’s obituary. It is no surprise that we have received incredible support from those who loved him in the past weeks. Judge Crittenden was always a part of my life as a member of IBC, but professionally, I watched him chair the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel once a month for many years. These meetings were difficult, but the Judge’s leadership made them easier. He led the group, ensuring lessons learned from these horrific cases were carried forward to keep other children safe. We were all lucky to know him and I credit my passion for supporting children and families to his lifelong championing for Kentucky’s kids.