What Ballard County Jail families should know about the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund

If your family is dealing with a disaster while a loved one is at Ballard County Jail, the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund might help. Governor Beshear established this statewide fund to support Kentuckians hit by catastrophic events. The fund operates with full transparency - open records and legislative oversight included.

Thinking about donating? The basics: no administrative fees, though credit card processing and treasury fees may apply. Donations are tax-deductible.

Governor Beshear established the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to help Kentuckians recover from major, statewide emergencies. That's the core mission - disaster relief, plain and simple.

Accountability matters when you're giving money. This fund operates with full transparency and is subject to open records requests and legislative oversight - built-in checks on how donations are handled.

The fund itself doesn't charge administrative fees - no overhead cut. That said, credit card processing and treasury fees may apply, which means the final amount reaching the fund could be slightly less than what you submit, depending on your payment method.

• ✓ Mail a check made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer
• ✓ Write “Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund” in the memo line
• ✓ Send it to: Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601

Here's the quick summary for Ballard County Jail families: The Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund helps Kentuckians after catastrophic events. It's transparent, with open-records access and legislative oversight. No administrative fees, though credit card processing and treasury fees may apply. Donations are tax-deductible, and you'll get a receipt for your records.

1. Share the basics with your family - Make sure everyone is on the same page about what the fund is, and how donations and receipts work.
2. Ask locally what support is available - Contact local emergency management or jail administration to ask whether there are any active relief programs, referrals, or announcements tied to catastrophic events.
3. Watch for official updates - Check official Kentucky/state communications for any announcements about distributions or any future application process.