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PAST RECIPIENTS

First Quarter 2023 - GIVE Medical Ministry

The purpose of GIVE Medical Ministry is to provide assistance at no charge to people with medical needs, particularly those having limited financial resources, so as to improve their physical health and independence, as well as, their emotional and spiritual well-being. GIVE Medical Ministries loans durable medical equipment, supplements disposable medical supplies, transfers medications to mission doctors and local free-clinics,and makes referrals for healthcare needs to local free-clinic services.

Fourth Quarter 2022 - Seeds of Hope OH

Seeds of Hope OH is about connecting with the community to provide basic needs to foster and kinship families throughout the Miami Valley. On any given day in Ohio, there are over 16,000 children in foster care and over 124,000 children in kinship care. Seeds of Hope OH was born out of the need to support and encourage the families that care for these children. Over the past 3 years, they have filled over 1,000 need requests from foster and kinship families in Troy, Miami County, and the surrounding counties. They started with the idea of providing a small bag of basic needs including diapers, wipes, and pajamas. Quickly, they saw the need was far greater than this. Requests grew into larger care items including beds, car seats, baby care items and more. Soon they realized that along with the items, families were craving community. They began hosting monthly free shop days, support events and advocacy and education events to create a sense of community and encouragement.

Third Quarter 2022 - Lincoln Community Center Food Pantry

The Lincoln Community Center Food Pantry was founded after seeing the need for food security in the area. The Lincoln Community Center is home to many resources such as showers, free after school programs, free summer programs, free back-to-school supplies, and Thanksgiving dinners. The one thing they were missing was a food pantry. With the new addition to the Lincoln Community Center, space opened up within the original site of the building and created the opportunity to do something more. Within the first month of being open, the LCC Food Pantry has served nearly 100 customers and continues to receive positive feedback. The Give Where You Live grant of $6,330 will put a lot of food on the shelves!

Second Quarter 2022 - Connections of Tipp City

"Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? Do you remember what it was like in middle school and early high school when you were trying to figure out who you were and where you fit in? We strive to be a space where kids are accepted and know that they are loved and welcomed. Tipp City has no other place for teens to hang out. We want to be a positive and safe space to allow kids to be themselves and learn how to live in a peaceful community with one another. Through group mission projects, like picking up trash and mulching the walking trail, we also help teens learn to give back to their community."

First Quarter 2022 - Community Food Truck Blessing Box

Perhaps you have seen these food trucks mounted on posts in both Troy and Tipp City and wondered what they were for. They represent a bridge between people in need and people who care – a bridge that does not fail. The Community Food Truck Blessing Box is committed to anonymously making food available to those in need regardless of their circumstances. With community support each blessing box provides reassurance that food security is just a blessing box away.

Fourth Quarter 2021- The Troy Rec Center

The "Rec" is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit formed in 1941. The "Rec", located in a historic building in downtown Troy, provides a supervised fun location for local teens to come after school. Teens can meet their friends and enjoy playing pool, basketball, doing homework, or just hanging out. The "Rec" has computers with internet access available for use. There is no charge for 6th-12th grade students, but students must have a parent signed agreement form on file.

Third Quarter 2021- Piqua Compassion Network

Piqua Compassion Network exists to transform lives by providing Christian hope, education, and basic needs assistance to Piqua area residents. We are committed to providing a hand up by empowering individuals to move forward from crisis and poverty.

Second Quarter 2021- Upper Miami Valley STEM Education

Upper Miami Valley STEM Education, Inc. aids students in project development and in the preparation for the presentation of a project at the Upper Miami Valley Science Days. Each year more than 35,000 Ohio students at more than 1,000 schools participate in local science fairs and are judged on knowledge achieved, effective use of scientific method, clarity of expression, originality, and creativity. Students who achieve superior ratings are invited to participate in district science fairs. On State Science Day, more than 1,000 students from grades 5-12, having each received a superior rating at district science fairs, participate in State Science Day and may be eligible for more than $1.7 million in scholarships and awards. Find out more by clicking on the STEM image.

First Quarter 2021- Clubhouse

Clubhouse is about raising up the power teens have in reaching children. Children look up to teens and everyone knows relationships are key in life development PLUS mentoring will benefit the child and also the teen mentor. We are about free teen-led afterschool and summer faith, tutoring and life skills in various locations for grades 2-6 who have limited opportunities. Teen volunteers are in grades 7-12. Find out more by clicking on the Clubhouse image.

Fourth Quarter 2020- Miami County Dental Clinic

Traveling Smiles is an outreach program of the Miami County Dental Clinic, which provides preventative and restorative dental care to the uninsured, under insured and low-income children in Miami County in their school setting. Click here to learn more about Traveling Smiles and the Miami County Dental Clinic.

Third Quarter 2020- Eagles' Wings Stables

Eagles’ Wings Stable, Inc. provides equine-assisted therapeutic activities for people with special needs to benefit and improve development and quality of life. They recognize the importance of physical, mental and emotional well-being for each participant. Participants develop balance, strength, stability, social, emotional and cognitive skills that enrich their daily lives and their contribution to society. Learn more about Eagles' Wings HERE.

First Quarter 2020- Reading for Change

Reading for Change is a safe place where students are provided free literacy tutoring, homework help, a nutritious meal, love and encouragement. They strive to equip students with the skills and strategies needed to successfully engage in school, home and future work environment. You can learn more about Reading for Change here.

Fourth Quarter 2019 - CASA/GAL of Miami County

CASA/GAL of Miami County provides Court Appointed Special Advocate /Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) to each abused and neglected child for whom placement is being determined by Miami County Juvenile Court. CASA/GAL of Miami County empowers volunteers to be an advocate for a child's best interests in the court system. You can find out more about CASA/GAL’s services and about how you can volunteer here.

Third Quarter 2019 - The Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County

The Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County offers immediate safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking, and homeless individuals and families.All persons served by the Family Abuse Shelter are provided with case management and advocacy services that are designed to identify their unique needs and to link them to other community resources available to help. The overall goal of the Family Abuse Shelter program is to help individuals and families who are in need of safe shelter and support with the services they need to begin healing and to overcome any barriers they face towards increasing their safety and self-sufficiency. You can find out more about the shelter here.

Second Quarter 2019 - Needy Baskets

Needy Baskets provides food and personal items year round to families needing emergency assistance. They also provide Christmas dinner and new toys to families for the holiday season as well as food and personal items to newly-arriving migrant workers in our service area. You can find out more about Needy Baskets here.

First Quarter 2019 - Miami County Continuum of Care

The Miami County Continuum of Care is committed to providing collaborative programs that put the people we serve at the center of our work. Through working together, the Continuum has found gaps in our local safety net services and are working together to make sure those gaps are filled. The GWYL gift went to help fund their Rides to Work program. Rides to Work provided over 5,000 rides to workers in Miami County in 2018. Their riders have a stake in the program as after 2 weeks of free rides they are required to pay a small sum for their ride. Your gift will go to helping pay for gas, repairs and drivers for the Rides to Work program. You can learn more about the Miami County Continuum of Care and their Rides to Work program here.

Fourth Quarter 2018 - Isaiah's Place

Isaiah's Place is a Southwest Ohio therapeutic foster care agency that provides training and support for foster families who are giving children a chance to heal, grow, love and learn. The believe all children, regardless of circumstance, deserve the opportunity to thrive. You can find out more about Isaiah's Place here.

Third Quarter 2018- Joshua Recovery Ministries

The Joshua Recovery Ministries, Inc. is a faith-based organization with the mission to set people free from drug and alcohol addiction. Joshua Recovery Ministries is a residential recovery program that offers transformative counseling, life skills training, and much more to help individuals seeking life change. Learn more about Joshua Recovery Ministries and their amazing work here.

Second Quarter 2018 - Partners in Hope

Partners in Hope serves individuals, families and the community through three core areas of service known as R.E.D. – Relief, Education and Development. Partners in Hope meets the immediate needs of community member and they provide tools that broaden knowledge and inspire change. Funds will be used towards the building of their very own facility after 28 years of service to Miami County. Learn more about Partners in Hope here.

First Quarter 2018- Clubhouse

Clubhouse is about raising up the power teens have in reaching children. Children look up to teens and everyone knows relationships are key in life development PLUS mentoring will benefit the child and also the teen mentor. We are about free teen-led afterschool and summer faith, tutoring and life skills in various locations for grades 2-6 who have limited opportunities.Teen volunteers are in grades 7-12.Find out more about Clubhouse here.

Fourth Quarter 2017 - Eagles' Wings Stable

Third Quarter 2017- Piqua Compassion Network

Second Quarter 2017 - Miami County Dental Clinic

First Quarter 2017 - Shoes 4 the Shoeless

Shoes 4 the Shoeless, Inc. is a local non-profit that provides new, correctly fitting gym shoes and socks to Dayton area children in desperate need. Through a uniquely efficient and effective system, we help children eliminate one of poverty’s most visible stigmas. Find out more about this amazing organization here.

Fourth Quarter 2016 - Project Believe

Project Believe seeks to provide comfort and support to youth orphaned by mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. They believe magic happens when communities come together and care. Read more about their programs and services by clicking here.

Third Quarter 2016- GIVE Medical Minstry

The purpose of GIVE Medical Ministry is to provide assistance at no charge to people with medical needs, particularly those having limited financial resources, so as to improve their physical health and independence, as well as, their emotional and spiritual well-being.GIVE Medical Ministries loans durable medical equpitment, supplements disposable medical supplies, transfers medications to mission doctors and local free-clinics,and makes referrals for healthcare needs to local free-clinic services. Learn more about GIVE here.

Second Quarter 2016 - Reading for Change

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. We know literacy is fundamental for learning and growth. Further, we know many students need specialized literacy tutoring in addition to what they receive in the classroom to optimize their abilities, and exponentially increase the potential for their futuresundamental for learning and growth. In additon to one on one literacy tutoring students are a part of reading groups, get homework help, are given books that match their reading level and interest and recieve a balanced meal while at RFC. Learn more about reading for change here.

First Quarter 2016 - Partners in Hope

Partners in Hope serves individuals, families and the community through three core areas of service known as R.E.D. – Relief, Education and Development. Partners in Hope meets the immediate needs of community members through programs such as Caregivers, Christmas Shop, Crisis Services and Christian Auto Repair. They provide tools that broaden knowledge and inspire change through their Bridges out of Poverty, Faith and Finances, Getting Ahead and PIH Poverty Simulations programs. “Partner Families” and Staying Ahead programs help community members journey from crisis based living to a secure and stable lifestyle. Learn more about Partners in Hope here.

Fourth Quarter 2015 - Needy Baskets of Southern Miami County

Needy Baskets of Southern Miami County was the recipient of Give Where You Live's November 2015 gift. Needy Baskets provides food and personal items year round to families needing emergency assistance. They also provide Christmas dinner and new toys to families for the holiday season as well as food and personal items to newly-arriving migrant workers in our service area. You can find out more about Needy Baskets here.

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