Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission: Enriching the lives of local children in need by providing care packages of essential clothing, diapers, safety equipment, personal care items, books, toys, and more.

Results: Each year, our programs provides 4,000+ children with basic items through a network of 70 nonprofit and social service agencies. Our care packages enable parents and caregivers to redirect their limited resources to other essentials such as food, transportation, housing, child care, and education, increasing the well-being of the entire family.

Target demographics: enrich the lives of local children in need.

Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 4,000 children through partnerships with local nonprofits and social service agencies.

Geographic areas served: southwest Ohio.

Programs: the Care Package Program that provides clothing, books, shoes, diapers, toys, safety equipment, and hygiene items to children in need. The Brighter Smiles Dental Kits program provides age-appropriate dental hygiene items to all children ages 1+. Blankets and Bears provides each baby with a handmade bear or blanket and a new board book to encourage early literacy, caregiver bonding, and good bedtime routine. The Giving Angels holiday gift program offers holiday joy to hundreds of children each year by providing 4 gifts to each child, a family gift, and a gift card for a holiday meal.