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High Point Charities reports rising demand: nearly half of its clients came from Oldham County in 2024
Summary
High Point Charities told Oldham County Fiscal Court it provided 30,064 client services in 2024, served nearly 953 Oldham County families, and expanded a community kitchen funded in part by county support; High Point staff also outlined options to fill gaps left by a Red Cross local closure.
High Point Charities presented 2024 service data to the Oldham County Fiscal Court on Wednesday, telling magistrates the nonprofit had a 31% increase in services compared with 2019 and that nearly half of its client households are from Oldham County.
The organization’s chief presenter, Amy D’Amico, said High Point provided 30,064 services last year and recorded 19,555 household visits. In Oldham County specifically, High Point served 953 families representing 3,091 people, including roughly 968 children and about 600 older adults. D’Amico said 534 Oldham County families visited High Point monthly and 257 were new to the agency in 2024.
Why it matters: High Point identified itself as one of the primary basic‑needs providers for Oldham County and nearby rural counties. The nonprofit said it…
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