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Critical Need Alert

PURPOSE When kids in our neighborhoods are in need, it is our collective responsibility to step forward and invest in their future—our future. This Critical Need Alert was developed as an efficient, effective, immediate opportunity to join together and address needs of two groups of kids who need our help.

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Running Toward Success

PURPOSE Your generous gift to Girls on the Run will provide new running shoes for local girls.

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Loads of Love and Laundry

PURPOSE Your support provided a healthy home environment for children ages 5-13 in St. Vincent's Residential Program. Funds purchased two commercial washers and dryers for the daily laundering of linens and clothing for up to 35 children.

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A Bridge to Cranbrook Elementary

PURPOSE Thanks to your generosity, a 52-foot-long fiberglass pedestrian bridge will be installed over Slyh Run, reconnecting the surrounding neighborhood to Cranbrook Elementary School and a 10-acre outdoor classroom of restored woods and prairie.

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Hands-on Gardening Education

PURPOSE Learning gardens inspire kids to engage with the food they grow, and help them understand the impact that food has on our health. Your support of this project replaced a damaged truck, allowing Local Matters to prepare 20 learning gardens!

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A Kitchen for Kids in Linden

PURPOSE Many children in Linden have limited access to healthy food. Help renovate The Hardy Center’s kitchen and provide up to 400 nutritious meals for children each and every day.

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Healthy and Happy Hilltop Kids

PURPOSE The Hilltop’s Summer HYPE Day Camp needs your help after an unexpected funding loss! Your support will provide safe, fun, and educational programs for young children this summer.

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Bikes for Happy Healthy Kids

PURPOSE Support for Bikes for All People will help promote physical and mental wellbeing through bike riding.

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Wrap Families in Comfort

PURPOSE Support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio will help purchase new comforters for beds in its new building expansion.

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Shine a Light on Solar Power

PURPOSE Stratford Ecological Center is reducing carbon emissions and teaching children about the benefits of renewable energy. This Better Together project helped close the gap on a larger capital campaign, ensuring a source of renewable energy for years to come!