Two more new homes handed over to tornado victims in Princeton, Mayfield

Gov. Beshear joined mayors Kathy O'Nan and Brock Thomas, along with representatives from The Hope Initiative to present two single moms keys to new homes in Princeton and Mayfield after they were victims of the 2021 tornadoes.

The homes turned over to Susan McIntosh of Princeton and Trina Cruise of Mayfield were constructed by The Hope Initiative, a nonprofit partner who has helped construct 55 new homes for tornado survivors. 

Funding was made available through the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, which has committed over $23 million to help build 250 homes.

The fund raised over $52 million overall with donations from over 150,000 individuals and businesses. The money initially helped pay funeral expenses for families of the deceased and provided assistance to survivors as well as local farmers. The remaining funds will continue to be used to build houses.

Next month, crews are also expected to break ground on 66 new rental units in Mayfield.

Donations can still be made at TeamKentuckyStormReliefFund.Ky.gov .