'Tis the Season for Giving, to Ohio and the World
'Tis the Season for Giving, to Ohio and the World Columbus, OH - The holiday season is traditionally the biggest time of year for charitable giving, and nonprofit experts say there are lots of worthy...
View ArticleGOP Sends Care Packages from St. Paul to Gustav Evacuees
GOP Sends Care Packages from St. Paul to Gustav Evacuees St. Paul, MN - There's been a big change of plans for the "Grand Old Party's" grand ol' party in Minnesota. After scaling back the first day of...
View ArticleHungry Ohioans Still Looking for Holiday Spirit of Giving
Hungry Ohioans Still Looking for Holiday Spirit of Giving Columbus, OH - The holidays may be over, but the spirit of giving is still needed for Ohio's hungry. Demand for food at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank...
View ArticleAnother Budget Hole is “Déjà vu” for Struggling Ohioans
Another Budget Hole is “Déjà vu” for Struggling Ohioans COLUMBUS, Ohio - It feels like déjà vu - human service providers in Ohio who bore the brunt of nearly $3 billion in state budget cuts could again...
View ArticleBeware Grinches After Your Charity Donations
Beware Grinches After Your Charity Donations COLUMBUS, Ohio - The season for charitable giving is now in high gear, and Ohio authorities say it's also the season to watch out for "Grinches" in the form...
View ArticleSomali Crisis Touches OH
Somali Crisis Touches OH COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus is home to one of the largest Somali expatriate communities in the United States, and as the famine deepens in the Horn of Africa they are mobilizing...
View ArticleOhioans Dedicate 9-11 Anniversary to Helping Others
Ohioans Dedicate 9-11 Anniversary to Helping Others COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are being encouraged to dedicate the upcoming tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks to projects that can make a...
View ArticleBeyond the Wishlist: Raising a Thankful Child
Beyond the Wishlist: Raising a Thankful Child COLUMBUS, Ohio - Thanksgiving is Thursday, but with the holiday season around the corner, many children are more focused on their wish list than are taking...
View ArticleDon't Get Scammed in Year-End Giving
Don't Get Scammed in Year-End Giving COLUMBUS, Ohio - Many people donate big chunks of money to their favorite causes at year's end because of the tax advantages. Scam artists know that - so they're...
View ArticleOhio Children Smiling Wide Thanks to Free Dental Visits
Ohio Children Smiling Wide Thanks to Free Dental Visits COLUMBUS, Ohio - Thousands of Ohio children have a great reason to show off those pearly whites. "Give Kids a Smile Day," is Friday, and...
View ArticleReport Shows Super-Rich are Giving More
Report Shows Super-Rich are Giving More COLUMBUS, Ohio - The super-rich grew more charitable last year, even as public opinion of them became less charitable, according to a report compiling donations...
View ArticleMove Over, Black Friday & Cyber Monday – #Giving Tuesday is Trending
Move Over, Black Friday & Cyber Monday – #Giving Tuesday is Trending COLUMBUS, Ohio - The idea was hatched just a few weeks ago around a simple observation: Americans have one day for giving thanks...
View ArticleDon’t Let Charity Scams Spoil Your Charitable Spirit
Don’t Let Charity Scams Spoil Your Charitable Spirit COLUMBUS, Ohio - Bells aren't the only thing jingling this time of year; home phones are also ringing in Ohio, as charities call, asking for...
View ArticleReport: Megabanks Give Less than 1% to Charity
Report: Megabanks Give Less than 1% to Charity COLUMBUS, Ohio - In an effort to rebuild their tarnished reputations, the nation's biggest banks are touting their charitable contributions and community...
View ArticleLearn More about Pork – and Help Fight Hunger in Ohio
Learn More about Pork – and Help Fight Hunger in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio - With a computer and a few spare minutes, Ohioans can help feed a local family in need. For each view of its "Pork from Fork to...
View Article"Spreading Some Good" to Help Older Ohioans
"Spreading Some Good" to Help Older Ohioans COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are being encouraged to "Spread Some Good" to fight hunger among the state's older residents. AARP Ohio and Walgreens stores are...
View ArticleCharitable Giving Encouraged on Giving Tuesday
Charitable Giving Encouraged on Giving Tuesday COLUMBUS, Ohio – Now that the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend has finally come to an end, Ohioans are encouraged to turn their attention to those...
View Article1 Million Meals to Feed Ohio’s Hungry
1 Million Meals to Feed Ohio’s Hungry COLUMBUS, Ohio – In time for the Easter holiday, a donation will provide more than 88,000 meals for hungry Ohio families. More than 1,700 pounds of pork in the...
View ArticlePushing Pedals to Help Ohio’s Healing Heroes
Pushing Pedals to Help Ohio’s Healing Heroes COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hundreds of Ohioans will be pushing pedals this Memorial Day weekend to help the nation's healing heroes. The first annual "Honor Ride...
View ArticleHoliday Giving: Know Where Your Donation is Going
Holiday Giving: Know Where Your Donation is Going CINCINNATI - The holiday season is a time of giving, but Ohioans are being encouraged to look more closely at the "big picture" of a charity before...
View ArticleCleaning Out Drawers, Closets Can Benefit Ohio Communities
Cleaning Out Drawers, Closets Can Benefit Ohio Communities COLUMBUS, Ohio - Whether it's clothing, sports equipment, toys or books, many Ohio homes are brimming with items that are rarely used - and...
View ArticleFilling a Bag To Help Feed Ohio Families
Filling a Bag To Help Feed Ohio Families COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mothers Day weekend has become synonymous with the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, when letter carriers from across the nation collect food...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday: Making an Impact on Lives of Others
Giving Tuesday: Making an Impact on Lives of Others COLUMBUS, Ohio – While thinking about giving to people we love during the holidays, Ohioans can also consider giving to the less fortunate in their...
View ArticleRefugees Breathing New Life into Ohio Neighborhood
Refugees Breathing New Life into Ohio Neighborhood COLUMBUS, Ohio - At a time of controversy for refugees in the U.S., a story of acceptance in an Ohio community is coming to light. The narrative of...
View ArticleJump into the New Year: Get a Jump on Your Tax Returns
Jump into the New Year: Get a Jump on Your Tax Returns COLUMBUS, Ohio - Now that the holiday season is over, attention will soon shift to the much less jolly income tax-filing season. The Internal...
View ArticleOhioans Making MLK Holiday a Day to Give Back
Ohioans Making MLK Holiday a Day to Give Back COLUMBUS, Ohio – Folks around Ohio are spending the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by giving back to their communities. Since 1994, MLK Day has been a...
View ArticleIs a Charity Legit? Here's How to Know
Is a Charity Legit? Here's How to Know COLUMBUS, Ohio – There are more than one-and-a-half million charitable organizations in the U.S., so it can be tough to figure out which ones to choose for your...
View ArticleDozens of Ohio Volunteers Assist Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Dozens of Ohio Volunteers Assist Hurricane Harvey Survivors COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the most common questions asked amid natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey is, "How can we help?" And dozens of...
View ArticleSome Ohio Volunteers Seek a New Leader
Some Ohio Volunteers Seek a New Leader COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hundreds of AARP volunteers work across the state to help improve the lives of Ohioans age 50 and over - and the organization is now looking to...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday: Be Generous Yet Wise
Giving Tuesday: Be Generous Yet Wise COLUMBUS, Ohio — Be generous with your pocketbook, but also be wise - that's the advice of the Ohio Attorney General's Office on Giving Tuesday. Spokesman David...
View ArticleMLK Day: 'Anyone Can Be Great, Because Anyone Can Serve'
MLK Day: 'Anyone Can Be Great, Because Anyone Can Serve' COLUMBUS, Ohio -- From young students to business professionals, today, Ohioans from all walks of life will honor the legacy of Martin Luther...
View ArticleBail Funds Fight to End Cash-Bail System in Ohio, U.S.
Bail Funds Fight to End Cash-Bail System in Ohio, U.S. By Ashley Johnson/ Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration The sudden killing...
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