Matthew 25: Ministries

Who We Are: Matthew 25: Ministries is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nationally and internationally regardless of race, creed or political persuasion. Matthew 25: Ministries provides food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless, medical care to the ill and humanitarian supplies to those in need. Additionally, Matthew 25: Ministries is committed to educating the public on the conditions and needs of the “least of these” and by providing resources for action.

What We Do: For 30 years, Matthew 25 has demonstrated a tireless dedication to serving the poorest of the poor and disaster victims, exhibiting consistent growth, maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness and helping millions of people each year.

By rescuing and reusing products from major corporations and manufacturers, Matthew 25: Ministries provides humanitarian aid and disaster relief in Greater Cincinnati, across the US and worldwide. Matthew 25: Ministries distributed almost 19 million pounds of COVID-19 supplies, medical supplies, personal care items, clothing, food & beverages, household supplies, cleaning products and reblended paint in 2020, helping more than 23 million people.

Why That’s Important: Matthew 25: Ministries helps people – over 23 million people in 2020. Matthew 25 plays a vital role in building and strengthening our local community and communities worldwide by providing essential products that offer hope and encourage beneficiaries to take steps toward a more sustainable future. Matthew 25: • was awarded a perfect score of 100 on Charity Navigator,

America’s premier independent charity evaluator. • holds a Platinum ranking from Guidestar, the world's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. • is accredited by the Better Business Bureau through the "Wise Giving Alliance Standards" and is included on Forbes’ list of America's Top Charities.

How We Serve the Community: In 2020, Matthew 25: Ministries distributed millions of pounds of aid throughout Greater Cincinnati and served approximately 500 local partners including hospitals, emergency services, police and fire departments, healthcare facilities and service nonprofits with programs and products including: • Local COVID-19 Relief – PPE, sanitary and hygiene supplies to almost 400 local partners and contactless drive-through distributions of PPE and hygiene supplies to the local community • Local Feeding Program – fresh and shelf-stable food distributions to local pantries and shelters • Local Support Programs - clothing, medical, hygiene, personal care, baby and educational supplies to community partners providing services to those in need

How You Can Help: Interested donors can support Matthew 25: Ministries in the way that works best for them (visit m25m.org/donate for details). • Donate Finances: Fund disaster relief and humanitarian aid programs in Greater Cincinnati, throughout the US or around the world. • Donate Products: Corporations, groups and individuals can donate new and gently used items (see m25m.org/help/productdonations/ for a complete list of categories accepted). • Donate Time: Volunteer for a hands-on experience that encourages active participation and provides a sense of deep satisfaction and accomplishment when finished. Visit Matthew 25’s volunteer page m25m.org/help/volunteering/ for more details.

Matthew 25: Ministries 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 513.793.6256 m25m.org Facebook facebook.com/m25m.org Instagram instagram.com/m25m.org Twitter twitter.com/M25M.org

Executive Director: Tim Mettey, CEO

Development Director: Joodi Archer Email: info@m25m.org

Board Chair: Michael Brandy, Jr.