OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY – Wendell Foster, a local agency serving people with disabilities, is hosting its annual golf scramble on Friday, June 16 at Ben Hawes Golf Course in Owensboro, KY.   Wendell Foster is excited to welcome back Old National Bank as the Golf Scramble’s presenting sponsor for the fourth straight year. “Old National Bank…

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OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY – Wendell Foster, a local agency serving people with disabilities, has hired an additional team member in their Development and Community Engagement Department. Kirk Aldridge has joined the non-profit as a Community Engagement Specialist who will focus on growing awareness for the organization. General responsibilities will include fundraising, donor communication, marketing, and promoting…

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OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY – Wendell Foster, a local non-profit agency serving people with disabilities, announced the promotion of Samantha Bostick to the organization’s Vice President of Human Resources position. Bostick’s general responsibilities will include supervision of Human Resources staff, collaborating with Wendell Foster’s senior management team to foster the recruitment, development, and retention of employees, writing, administering,…

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OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY – Wendell Foster, a local non-profit agency serving people with disabilities, is introducing a new division to the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K. The Steps Division, sponsored by Boardwalk Pipelines, is a new and exciting way for people with disabilities to complete the half marathon or 5K. The race, which has been…

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OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY – Wendell Foster, a local non-profit agency serving people with disabilities, is welcoming Russell Hoyt as the guest speaker for the March 7th Rooster Booster Breakfast. This is the fourth annual year Wendell Foster has sponsored the breakfast, held each month by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, in honor of National Disability Awareness Month.…

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Wendell Foster is excited to welcome Stephen and Elizabeth Wampler as the guest speakers for March’s Rooster Booster breakfast, hosted by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Wendell Foster. The Wamplers are the founders of the Stephen J. Wampler Foundation, which supports the couple’s “Camp Wamp” summer camp, providing life-changing outdoor educational…

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Wendell Foster is excited to announce the appointment of four new members to their Board of Directors! The current board voted to elect Tristan Durbin, Charles (Buzz) Backstrom, J. Adam Hancock, and Dr. Trasey Falcone to serve three-year terms beginning on November 1, 2022. To learn more about our new board members, click here.

Wendell Foster, a local non-profit agency serving people with disabilities, will host its annual benefit dinner and auction on Saturday, June 4 at 6:00 pm at the Owensboro Convention Center. The theme for this year’s event will be a “75th Birthday Celebration” in honor of the organization’s 75th Anniversary and longstanding history. This inspiring night of…

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Dear Valued Supporter: I’m pleased to share that visitation has reopened! Family members can now visit with their loved ones while following safety guidelines (masks, distancing, etc.) to avoid exposure to COVID-19. Pictured is Lauren with her family, who were able to see each other for the first time in over a year. It truly…

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