GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Georgetown nonprofit is helping Scott County families overcome immediate hardships while working toward long-term financial stability through mentoring, emergency assistance, and relationship-based support.Since opening in 2015, Transform Scott County has served the community through three core programs: Blessing Bridge, Youth Mentoring, and Circles Scott County. The faith-based nonprofit focuses on addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while connecting families with resources designed ...
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Georgetown nonprofit is helping Scott County families overcome immediate hardships while working toward long-term financial stability through mentoring, emergency assistance, and relationship-based support.
Since opening in 2015, Transform Scott County has served the community through three core programs: Blessing Bridge, Youth Mentoring, and Circles Scott County. The faith-based nonprofit focuses on addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while connecting families with resources designed to break the cycle of poverty.
Executive Director Michell Stull said the organization was founded after local residents recognized unmet needs beyond the walls of their church.
“Our goal is to turn hardship into hope by putting faith into action, one relationship at a time,” Stull said.
Blessing Bridge provides emergency assistance for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and other essential expenses. Rather than ending support after a crisis, staff members connect participants with additional community resources and encourage them to enroll in longer-term programs.
One of those programs is Circles Scott County, a two-year initiative that also works with local organizations to pair participants with trained volunteer allies. Many of the those leading the group sessions are people who once took the class themselves in the past. The goal is to provide encouragement, accountability, and guidance as they work toward financial independence with one another.
The program offers instruction in financial literacy, career development, and life skills while helping participants achieve personal goals. Transform Scott County was the first organization in Kentucky to join the national Circles USA network.
The Youth Mentoring program connects adult volunteers from local churches with middle and high school students referred by schools and community partners. Mentors meet with students weekly throughout the school year, providing encouragement, accountability, and positive role models.
“It’s just one hour a week where someone is walking alongside that student and giving them encouragement and accountability,” Stull said.
According to Transform Scott County, the organization has helped more than 1,500 people through emergency assistance since 2016 and has distributed more than $80,000 in aid. The nonprofit also partners with local churches, donors, grants and community organizations to support its programs.
Transform Scott County is seeking additional volunteer mentors, financial supporters, and community partners to expand its services and reach more families across Scott County.