ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky., Aug. 3, 2021  – Give 270, a local nonprofit has announced a trust fund and crowdfunding effort for Aliyana Johnson, the seven-year-old daughter of the late Kevin Johnson. Kevin Johnson, a Hardin County Sheriff Deputy, loving father, and friend to many, tragically passed away Friday, July 30 in an off-duty ATV accident. 

Aliyana was with her father at the time of the accident and sustained life-threatening injuries. She is currently in stable condition and recovering at Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville. The trust fund was established following the community’s immediate desire to support the Johnson family during this tragic and difficult time.

Friends of the Johnsons established a trust fund at West Point Bank. 

“West Point Bank is honored to assist those wishing to support the Johnson family by accepting funds into the account that will provide immediate and long-term support for Aliyana and the Johnson family,” said West Point Bank President Josh Hubbard. “We appreciate Give 270 helping with online crowdfunding efforts.”

Give 270, a local 501(c)(3) crowdfunding organization that raises money to benefit projects and organizations in Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties, has established a webpage and online donation option for the community to contribute to the trust fund. Donations can be made at give270.org. 

“These are the calls that we hate to receive, but we are honored to help raise these essential funds for Aliyana,” said Give 270 board member Justin Howard. “We know that our community will rally around Aliyana and support her for years to come.”

To encourage support of the trust fund, the Give 270 board committed a match up to $5,000 for online donations through the website. To date, Give 270 has raised over $200,000 for local worthwhile causes in Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties.

Funds from the trust will be used to cover Kevin’s funeral expenses and provide future support of Aliyana.

Kevin worked with Radcliff Police Department for the last four years and most recently the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department. Kevin was also a very active member with Southeast Chrisitan Church (E-town Campus).

Learn more about the trust fund at give270.org.

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About Give 270
Launched in 2016, Give 270 supports community, economic and workforce development of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox MSA (Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties) by raising funds for other area non-profit organizations and local initiatives.  Funds are raised through crowdfunding efforts including an online giving mosaic and signature events including the Kentucky Craft Beer Festival and The Eric & Joe Show. To date, more than $200,000 has been raised and directed to worthwhile causes ranging from meeting basic needs to mentoring and education initiatives. Give 270 is led by an all-volunteer board and is uniquely positioned to quickly and efficiently translate the philanthropic spirit of individuals and our community into effective fundraising campaigns.

Give 270, a local nonprofit, and North Hardin Wine & Spirits, a Radcliff liquor store, came together to raise $6,859.25 for Opal’s Dream Foundation through the sale of an exclusive bourbon bottle celebrating the military veteran community. The check brings Give 270’s overall giving to more than $200,000 in the last five years.

“We are passionate about supporting area veterans who have given so much for our country and our community locally,” said North Hardin Wine & Spirits owner Rob Fogle. “We reached out to Give 270 to help us come up with a creative way to fundraise and support our veteran community.”

Together, Give 270 and North Hardin Wine & Spirits created an exclusive bourbon store pick with the intention to support Radcliff area veterans. At the Aug. 2 check presentation, Give 270 board members joined Rob and Davisa Fogle to present the proceeds check to Opal’s Dream Foundation Chief Operating Officer Paul Thompson and board members Pete Ramsey and Ken Dozer. 

“Opal’s Dream Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of people in long-term care facilities by meeting their physical, emotional, or spiritual needs,” said Thompson. “When partners like Give 270 and North Hardin Wine & Spirits seek to support the elder population, we are excited to connect them to opportunities in their community.”

Most recently, Opal’s Dream Foundation made a donation to the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center totaling more than $13,000. The recreation donation included a surround-sound system, a custom arcade game system with 500 classic games and six large garden boxes.

Give 270 is a local 501(c)(3) crowdfunding organization that raises money to benefit projects and organizations in Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties. Give 270 also hosts the Eric and Joe Show and other fundraising events. To date, Give 270 has raised $202,374.15 for local worthwhile causes in Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties.

“Our community is so generous and we are honored to help them find creative and meaningful ways to give back to people around them,” said Give 270 Co-founder Kenny Rambo.

Learn more about Give 270 and find out about its current bourbon raffle, Whiskey Wednesdays that began August 1 and continues through October 27 at give270.org.

Free the bourbon!!!

Today is the first day of Whiskey Wednesday, a NEW Give 270 (ORG0002703) Fundraiser, that allows participants to purchase a $5 raffle ticket (or more!) for a chance to win hard-to-find Kentucky Bourbon every Wednesday.

To kick off Whiskey Wednesdays, Give 270 will be raffling a Weller Single Barrel Bottle on Wednesday, August 4.

HOW THE RAFFLE WORKS:

• Week One ticket sales begin Sun., Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. EDT and continue through Wed., Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. EDT.
• Raffle Tickets are $5 each. (Click to purchase tickets.)
• The winner will be drawn live on the Give 270 YouTube Channel at 8:00 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, August 4th.
• Whiskey Wednesdays includes 13 raffle drawings every Wednesday from Aug. 4 through Oct. 27.
• Weeks 2 – 13 will feature the Whiskey Wednesday Bourbon Locker. At purchase, the ticket purchaser will pick a door. Raffle winner receives bourbon locked behind the selected door.

Proceeds of the raffle benefit Give 270, a local non-profit that supports community, economic and workforce development of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox MSA (Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties) by raising funds for other area non-profit organizations and local initiatives.

Charitable Gaming License:  ORG0002703

ABC License : 047-TL-185331, 047-TL-185332, 047-TL-185333

Full Raffle Rules

Give 270, a local nonprofit, raises $22,138 for the Elizabethtown Police Foundation (EPF) after hosting its first charitable gaming fundraiser. The proceeds bring Give 270’s overall giving from its inception in 2016 to nearly $200,000.

The Five Whiskey WInners Raffle featured prizes of rare whiskeys including the 2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, a five-bottle collection that is no longer available on store shelves. Raffle participants lived all over the nation including the second place winner who lives in Oregon.

“Elizabethtown Police Foundation is a worthy recipient of these funds and and we are thankful for their partnership as we executed our very first bourbon raffle,” said Give 270 Board Chair Eric Clemens. “EPF is an important resource to our local police department. They provide funding to support our police officers, improve community safety, and raise funds to better prepare our officers in times of crisis.”

At the July 23 check presentation, Give 270 Co-founder Kenny Rambo joined Clemens to present the proceeds check to EPF board members and Elizabethtown Police Department officers. 

“We are so grateful for this contribution and the work of Give 270 to make this fundraising possible,” said Brian Kerr, president of the Kerr Workplace Solutions and EPF Board Chair. “We are excited to put this to work to benefit our Elizabethtown Police Department. This funding will help enhance community safety by providing resources and training to our officers.”

The Elizabethtown Police Foundation encourages and supports the Elizabethtown Police Department in three principal ways: investing in projects, research studies and equipment to improve police activities; funding education and training to strengthen the partnership between the police and the public; and supporting officers, staff and their families in times of crisis.  

Give 270 is a local 501(c)(3) crowdfunding organization that raises money to benefit projects and organizations in Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties. Give 270 also hosts the Eric and Joe Show and other fundraising events. To date, Give 270 has raised $195,514.90 for local worthwhile causes in Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties.

“Give 270 is passionate about finding creative ways to support immediate and long-term needs in our local communities,” said Give 270 Co-founder Kenny Rambo. “Charitable gaming is another tool we now have in our fundraising toolkit to connect local donors and benefactors with the causes that deserve their support, thus creating a community that truly helps each other in times of need.”

Learn more about Give 270 and find out about its next raffle beginning August 1 at give270.org.

Give 270, a local nonprofit, recently hosted a golf scramble and raised $37,882 for a LaRue County family twice impacted by pediatric cancer. 

At the check presentation, Jarrod Butler, owner of Heartland Cleaning Services, Justin Howard, an insurance agent at Curneal Hignite Insurance, Roman Ritchey owner of Ritchey Landscaping and Lawncare, and Robin Monroe, manager of Impellizzeri’s presented a proceeds check to Karen Ward, mother of sisters Tenley and Adley who were both diagnosed with leukemia. 

“I, along with the entire region, have followed the story of Tenley and Adley Ward,” said Howard who also serves as a Give 270 volunteer board member. “When Tenley was diagnosed, our families came together to support Karen, Justin and the girls. After Adley’s diagnosis, we were compelled to do something again to help lighten their financial burdens so they could focus on what is most important – their family.”

Karen and her husband Justin are the proud parents of three daughters – Tenley (5), Adley (4) and Caselyn (9 months). Tenley was diagnosed with leukemia in 2018. After more than two years of treatment, transplants and relapses, Tenley is now in remission. However, in January 2021, Adley was diagnosed with the same cancer. During this time, both parents have been unable to work and are currently commuting to Cincinnati weekly for Adley’s treatments at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. 

“Give 270 and our generous sponsors were able to help us put together a great community fundraiser for this special family,” Howard said. “Every business, organization, and individual we reached out to did not hesitate to help.”

The fundraiser included a golf scramble and silent auction at Elizabethtown Country Club (ECC) thanks to the generous support of Corey Stith, ECC head golf professional and Gary Crabtree, ECC president. The event also included a happy hour gathering at Impellizzeri’s which graciously donated a portion of their proceeds.  

“We have been overwhelmed with the support shown to our family during this very difficult time,” Karen Ward said. “God has blessed us with a special community where neighbors rally alongside us to shoulder the burden.” 

Give 270 is a local 501(c)(3) crowdfunding organization that raises money to benefit projects and organizations in Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties. Give 270 also hosts the Eric and Joe Show and other fundraising events. 

“Give 270 is passionate about finding creative ways to support immediate and long-term needs in our local communities,” said Give 270 co-founder Kenny Rambo. “This is a perfect example of how Give 270 connects local donors and benefactors with the causes that deserve their support, thus creating a community that truly helps each other in times of need.”