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LIFE FOOD PANTRY
Though this list is by no means exhaustive,
The LIFE Food Pantry is a faith-based organi-
the following are several nonprofits Wilber-Price
zation that provides food, financial assistance and
works with—those always in need of help through-
services to needy residents within the Loveland
out the holiday season and beyond. “Existing for
School District, as well as members of supporting
the purpose of improving where you live is a very
congregations who qualify under federal guide-
noble way to operate,” John says.
lines for persons in need. They encourage self-
CANCERFREE KIDS
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sufficiency in individuals and families. LIFEFoodPantry.org | 513.583.8222
CancerFree KIDS is an organization whose mission is “to eradicate cancer as a life-threatening disease in children by funding promising
HORSES ON THE HILL
research in its early stages that might otherwise
Horses on the Hill, a program from BLOC
go unfunded.” They operate with the knowledge
Ministries, provides a unique learning envi-
that seed money for new ideas is critical—it’s also
ronment
the most difficult type of funding to get. Therefore,
activities, therapeutic activities, a riding pro-
CFK raises funds all year, through initiatives they
gram, and urban farming and horticulture into
promote themselves or that others host for their
Cincinnati’s west side communities of Price Hill.
benefit. At the end of each year, they give all the
HOTH serves economically disadvantaged youth
funds away in the form of research grants—and
and their families, and individuals in recovery.
then they begin the process again.
Participants interact with horses, are responsible
CancerFreeKids.org | 513.575.KIDS
for barn management chores and get to experi-
that
incorporates
equine-assisted
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ence nature—all activities that promote physical,
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
spiritual and emotional growth. OneBloc.org/Horses-on-the-Hill | 859.466.5467
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national organization with several Cincinnati-area chapters. Their goal is to make meaningful matches between
ST. JUDE
adult volunteers and children ages 6 through 18
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission
throughout our area. The “bigs” mentor “littles”
is “to advance cures, and means of prevention, for
by developing a positive relationship that aims
pediatric catastrophic diseases through research
to have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of
and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our
young people facing adversity.
founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treat-
BigsForKids.org | 513.421.4120
ment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to
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pay.” The majority of funding for St. Jude comes
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4-H CLUB
from individual contributions. StJude.org | 614.947.3900
4-H Club is a nationwide organization empowering young people with hands-on learning experiences and skills for a lifetime of leadership. The
SHRINERS HOSPITALS
research-based experience includes a mentor, a
Since 1968, Shriners Hospitals for Children –
hands-on project and a meaningful leadership
Cincinnati has been delivering life-changing care
opportunity. Using a community of 100 public
to children and families with pediatric burns, plastic
universities, professionals and volunteers, 4-H
surgery needs and complex wound and skin con-
is able to reach nearly 6 million young people
ditions. They endeavor to meet the physical, func-
throughout the United States.
tional, cosmetic and social needs of their patients
4-H.org | 513.946.8989
and families with a family-centered approach. ShrinersHospitalCincinnati.org | 513.872.6000
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