Morehead, KY – Frontier Housing, www.frontierhousing.org, is pleased to welcome Penny Young, Executive Director of the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky, www.hhck.org, to Frontier’s Board of Directors.

“We are excited to have Penny rejoin Frontier’s efforts in providing affordable housing solutions in the capacity of board member,” remarked Sherry Farley, President and CEO of Frontier Housing.  

Penny has worked in the housing field for over 30 years.  From 1978 to 2003, she worked for the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC).  Upon her retirement, she joined Frontier Housing’s staff as Director of Finance.  In 2009, she left Frontier to serve as Executive Director of the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky (HHCK).

In her two years as Executive Director at the Homeless and Housing Coalition, Penny has made many positive internal, administrative and financial changes.  She has increased the organization’s AmeriCorps involvement across the state.  She has also actively lobbied with the state legislature for the passage of Senate Bill 26, an act relating to identification cards for people experiencing homelessness.

“I will bring a lot of practical experience to the board,” Penny commented. “Because of my work at KHC, I understand the housing world; and because I worked at Frontier, I understand the internal operations of the organization.  Frontier is exemplary in their way of doing business, the staff is very dedicated.  It is a perfect fit for me because I believe in Frontier.  I was honored to be asked.”
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