Metro Lex News

Ten high school seniors and college freshmen have been recognized and awarded the Partners for Youth/Toyota Scholarship at the annual scholarship banquet held at the Lexington Senior Center. The scholarship program, which began in 1998, is made possible through a donation from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky in partnership with the Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government and Holifield Photography.

The recipients of the scholarships are selected from youth who participate in programs funded by the Partners for Youth Grassroots Allocations Program or who are members of the Neighborhood Youth Councils. These scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500, can be used for any post-secondary education program that encourages recipients to continue their education.

"This celebration is a testament to the generosity of Toyota and the commitment of the Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government in supporting the education of our youth," said Mayor Pam Miller, founder of Partners for Youth. "We are proud to be able to provide these scholarships to deserving students and help them pursue their educational goals."

To learn more about this year's scholarship recipients, interested individuals can visit the Partners for Youth website.

Partners for Youth (PFY) is a Lexington-based nonprofit organization that acts as a clearinghouse for community contributions, including monetary donations and in-kind assistance, to programs serving young people. PFY was founded in 1995 by Mayor Pam Miller after a tragic incident involving a white police officer and an African American youth. The organization aims to make resources available to youth in underserved segments of the Lexington population.

In other news, the city of Lexington has recently received a $22 million federal funding grant from the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant. The grant will be used to address safety concerns and improve road infrastructure in the city.

Mayor Linda Gorton, along with Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and representatives from the Jewish and Muslim/Palestinian communities, released a joint statement emphasizing their commitment to promoting unity and understanding among different religious and cultural groups in the city.

Construction related to the development of Town Branch Park will result in the temporary closure of a small section of Manchester Street near the Central Bank Center starting on Monday, Dec. 11.

For any suggestions or problems with the city's services, residents are encouraged to reach out to the appropriate city departments or visit the city's official website.

To learn more, click on this link: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/12-13-2023/2023-partners-youthtoyota-scholarship-recipients-annnounced