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HIGHLAND SPRING NURSING HOME CHRISTMAS CAROLING - 12/18/25
We brought back a tradition from the past and went Christmas Caroling at Highland Spring nursing home in Fort Thomas! We strolled along the halls, into dining areas and residents' rooms (when invited), bringing the nostalgic sounds of Christmas to their residents. Mamy smiles and happy tears were shared as several folks sang along. It was truly a special night!
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BE CONCERNED CHRISTMAS STORE AND FOOD PANTRY - 12/9/25
For the second year in a row, we volunteered at The Be Concerned Christmas Store and Food Pantry to help families in need select free Christmas gifts for their kids or food for their families for the holidays. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring joy to families who otherwise might not be able to provide Christmas gifts for their kids or put food on the table. This is a wonderful organization who does so much for our community. It was a privilege to help them!
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MEALS ON WHEELS SNACK PACKING AND BIRTHDAY PREP - 11/25/25
Meals on Wheels is a wonderful organization that has been serving homebound seniors and people with disabilities for over 70 years. Our local chapter serves 4,600 meals a day in 13 counties, 5 days a week! We provided a critical service to them by helping to prepare their snack boxes and hand-decorating Birthday Bags that go out monthly. We also received handmade cards from Ms. Megan Jones' class at Woodfill Elementary in Ft Thomas, wishing the elders a Happy Thanksgiving, which were sure to pleasantly surprise the recipients of these tasty snacks!
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THE SEASONS NURSING HOME CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING - 11/24/25
The Seasons in Alexandria Nursing Home reached out to us, looking for help with their Christmas decorating. What a wonderful opportunity to tap into our creative, festive sides to spread Christmas cheer to the elderly community, many of whom are often lonely and sad this time of year. Donned in our Christmas colors and Santa hats, we got the Christmas spirit going while decorating Christmas trees and visiting with the residents. They were very appreciative!
MANNEQUIN BOUTIQUE SORT/ORGANIZE DONATIONS - 11/20/25
Mannequin Boutique's sole purpose is to provide funds to small charities whose work involves the economically challenged. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their vintage, designer and fun men's/women's clothing which has been received by donations goes to helping others! We spent 2 hours helping them sort/organize their donations and then we enjoyed a private "after hours" open house, with wine, hors d'oeuvres, and the opportunity to purchase beautiful clothing at a fraction of its original cost, just in time for the holidays. Such a fun night!
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COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER COLLECTION
10/23/25
The NKY Pregnancy Care Network Center held a Baby Shower that served a record 221 pregnant/new Moms! We organized a collection of diapers, wipes, sleepers and onesies for ages Newborn - 12 months, strollers, car seats, baby wagons and diaper bags, showering the new families with love and needed items! Several members were also able to volunteer their time to participate in the event.
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
We had the pleasure of serving ice cream to and visiting with the current residents of the Ronald McDonald House! Our hope was to bring joy and comfort in what can be a very stressful, frightening situation for families with a sick child.
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INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH FOR GUATEMALA
9/22/25
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate students at Zavier University sent us a special request prior to their mission trip to work directly with local communities to provide therapy services that promote independence and support to individuals of all ages. In preparation for the trip, they requested help to provide a list of needed supplies for the Guatemala clinics. The students were thrilled and very appreciative to receive the entire list of products through the work of this generous ministry!
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SAFE HARBOR OF HOPE
8/21/25
This is a WONDERFUL nonprofit that provides much needed physical, emotional and spiritual comfort and peace for women in need. We had a wonderful day providing food for them to serve when their guests arrive (women who are homeless, victims of domestic violence or addiction) and sorting their many donations.
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UPSPRING FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN OLYMPICS DAY
7/14/25
15 of us ran the games and served lunch at their annual Olympic Day celebration for homeless
children.
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VA MEDICAL CENTER BOCCE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL - 6/13/25
To honor those brave, selfless men and women who've served our country, we joined them for an afternoon of bocce ball, ice cream, and lively conversations! We also delivered handmade cards of appreciation provided by some of our favorite, local young students. We had the privilege of sharing joy and reminding them that they are not forgotten!
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QUARTERLY PLANNING MTG/CARE NET PREGNANCY SERVICES ULTRASOUND ENVELOPE PROJECT FOR MOTHER'S DAY - 5/8/25
Care Net provides free ultrasounds to those with an unplanned pregnancy, in hopes that the image of their sweet little one will encourage them to choose LIFE. We enjoyed a craft night, making beautiful, colorful keepsake envelopes in which their patients will receive their ultrasound images.
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS SORT AND SHOP - 4/30/25
A leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, they empower them to transform their lives and re-envision their future by providing them the services, tools and professional attire to secure employment and advance their careers. We collected clothing, jewelry, shoes, purses and new bras to donate to this worthy cause. We also helped organize the donations. Afterwards, we enjoyed the opportunity to shop at their PORTALUCA BOUTIQUE where we found beautiful quality fashion at affordable prices! All proceeds went to Dress for Success.
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ST ELIZABETH STARS GRIEF PROGRAM-FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP DINNER - 4/3/25
St. Elizabeth welcomes families with kids, teens and young adults who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives for 6 week sessions, during which they share meals together and talk about their experiences. We provided and served a meal to 60 people, for one of their sessions. We were happy to help these young people feel cared for, understood and comforted!
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY "ROCK THE BLOCK"- 3/28/25
This annual three-day event is an opportunity for volunteers to get together for a day or more to help build Habitat homes or complete exterior projects for qualifying neighboring homeowners in need. We accessed our inner "handyman" abilities and worked together for a great cause!
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FAIRHAVEN RESCUE MISSION LUNCH & LEARN - 2/13/25
Our friends at the Fairhaven Rescue Mission invited us to enjoy lunch with them, tour their facility, and learn more about them! While they are one of the few homeless shelters in the area for men, they welcome EVERYONE in need to enjoy a hot meal and chapel with them every evening. Their mission is to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the homeless in Northern KY and Cincinnati. Their purpose is to glorify God in all they do.
Our first major project was with Fairhaven, and they were very grateful! They are wonderful people.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER - 2/20/25
Our ministry helped to orchestrate the comeback of a beloved tradition: The Special Olympics Orange Crush Team vs. The Newport Central Catholic Intramural Basketball Team in the spirit of fun and fundraising! We worked concessions and split the pot, provided and sold baked goods, and designed signs and banners supporting the Special Olympics Athletes. Between the efforts of NCC and our ministry, we generated nearly $5000 in donations to Special Olympics of NKY! About 500 fans experienced a truly heartwarming event that we all will never forget.
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MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES: COLLECTION FOR LA FIRE VICTIMS/SORT DONATIONS - 2/13/25
We organized a collection of FIRST AID and CLEAN UP SUPPLIES and delivered the items to M25, for them to transport to CA. While there, we helped them sort/organize donations. We were happy to partner with such an impressive global organization!
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BE CONCERNED CHRISTMAS SHOP/FOOD PANTRY HELPERS - 12/10/24, 12/12/24
Be Concerned in Covington is the largest free food program in NKY, providing both a food pantry and a thrift store to make all items more affordable and accessible to those in need. In December they served approximately 3,000 families. We donated nonperishables, hygiene items, new books and toys for Christmas. We scheduled 2 days to help people pick out Christmas gifts from the Annual Christmas store, and assisted with shopping in the food pantry, restocking shelves when necessary. It was a privilege to bring Christmas cheer to the needy families in our community and the war, welcoming folks at Be Concerned couldn't have been more gracious!
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WOMEN OF ALABASTER BLESSING BAGS - 11/21/24
This is an amazing organization whose mission is to provide a pathway to freedom for victims of sex trafficking and addition. We assembled 50 "blessing bags" containing hygiene essentials, Bibles, journals, and encouraging hand-written notes for each of the women to remind them that they are children of God...and they are loved. We also donated 75 bras and 120 pairs of underwear, as many of them cannot afford to replenish them on their own. It was a privilege to bring God's love to these beautiful souls.
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EMERGENCY SHELTER OF NORTHERN KY COAT/HAT/SOCK DRIVE - 11/7/24
We collected 4 SUV's full of new/used sweatshirts, zip-ups, windbreakers, hoodies and jackets for our homeless friends who visit the shelter! The Shelter folks were thrilled; many will keep warm this winter thanks to the generosity of many!
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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER OF GREATER CINCINNATI 5K WALK/RUN - 10/19/24
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we helped to make a difference in the battle! Several of us walked and our team raised $568 to donate to the cause.
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ST VINCENT DEPAUL NONPERISHABLE COLLECTION - 9/23/24
We responded to a call for non-perishable pantry items that were most needed!
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BASKET DONATION FOR RAFFLE FOR TEACHER BREAST CANCER - 7/2/24
Many beautiful, pampering elements were collected to create the largest basket raffled off at a fund raiser for a dear teacher and friend undergoing treatment for Breast Cancer.
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WELCOME HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER BIRTHDAY BAGS - 6/20/24
We donated "birthday bags" which will enable temporary residents to not only bake and decorate birthday cakes but also enjoy festive decorations to honor their loved ones on their special day.
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VA MEDICAL CENTER THANK YOUS & CARE NET PREGNANCY SERVICES ULTRASOUND ENVELOPES - 5/22/24
An entire evening was dedicated to handwriting thank you notes to be distributed at the VA Hospital, reminding the VETS that their service to our country will never be forgotten!
Care Net provides free ultrasounds to those with unplanned pregnancy, in hopes that the image of their sweet little one will encourage them to choose LIFE. We enjoyed a craft night making beautiful colorful keepsake envelopes in which their patients will receive their ultrasound images.
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LA SOUPE "COOKING FOR A CAUSE" AT BAKER-HUNT ART AND CULTURAL CENTER - 2/27/24
Joining a group of volunteers, we cooked an entire meal that was immediately delivered for the many homeless patrons of the Emergency Shelter of NKY to enjoy.
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FAIRHAVEN RESUCE MISSION THRIT STORE DONATION COLLECTION - 12/20/23
Thanks to the generosity of many friends and family, we were able to donate an ENTIRE BOX TRUCK full of clothing, decorations, housewares and small furniture to help stock their newly expanded Thrift Store that accepts $40 vouchers from people who would otherwise be unable to afford such luxuries.
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HOSEA HOUSE SOUP KITCHEN HOODIE/SOCK/HAT DONATIONS - 10/6/23
This Newport landmark serves dinner to 120-130 homeless people on a daily basis. We provided hoodies, socks, hats and gloves to keep them warm throughout the winter months.
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CARE CLOSET: HELP WITH SORTING DONATIONS - 10/6/23
We separated and organized half of an entire storage unit full of clothes that had been donated to benefit the underprivileged community. Much of the infant sized clothing was kindly donated to CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER.
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CARMEL MANOR NURSING HOME EMPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON - 9/6/23
We provided a warm, home cooked meal to 75 employees and volunteers to let them know they are valued and appreciated.
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FAMILY PROMISE DINNER/ACTIVITY DONATION FOR MOTHER'S DAY - 5/14/23
Homeless families enjoyed a delicious dinner generously donated by Pompilio's that we delivered with craft projects to enjoy during their temporary stay.