Two western Kentucky families — one in Princeton and another in Mayfield — were presented keys to new homes Tuesday. The homes went to people devastated by tornadoes in December 2021.
Gov. Andy Beshear, as well as local officials and representatives in those communities, gathered as The Hope Initiative dedicated the homes. The Hope Initiative is a nonprofit partner which has helped construct 55 new homes in Mayfield. This was the first home by The Hope Initiative in Princeton, but four more are in the works.
“After such heartbreak and loss, today is a day of healing and hope as we see these two families – who have been through so much – enter their new homes that will provide the safety and security they deserve,” Beshear said. “These home dedications are a reminder of how Kentuckians ta