Isaiah House Awarded $50,000 Grant from Truist Foundation to Support Education and Workforce Programs for Clients in Recovery

HARRODSBURG, KY (August 19th, 2025) Isaiah House has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to strengthen its efforts in helping individuals in recovery pursue education and enter the workforce. 

Since 1999, Isaiah House has provided comprehensive addiction treatment to thousands of Kentuckians. In 2024 alone, 90% of qualified long-term clients gained employment, 150 clients enrolled in GED or college classes, and 330 clients received pre-vocational training. 

“The generosity of the Truist Foundation allows us to provide holistic care for our clients,” said Kara Ball, Chief Development Officer of Isaiah House. “This award demonstrates that addiction does not define a person. There is hope, there are second chances, and recovery is possible.” 

The Truist Foundation is dedicated to Truist Financial Corporation’s purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations with a focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses, ensuring all communities have the opportunity to thrive. 

Isaiah House remains committed to expanding access to evidence-based care and advocating for long-term treatment solutions. Through healing, opportunity, purpose, education, and employment, Isaiah House equips clients for lifelong success in recovery. 

For more information about Isaiah House and its programs, visit www.isaiah-house.org or call 859-375-9200. 

 

About Isaiah House 

Isaiah House is Kentucky’s largest non-profit addiction recovery organization, providing comprehensive, personalized and evidence-based services to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) in a Christ-centered setting for more than 24 years. 

 

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