Supporting Worthy Causes

 

There are so many wondeful organizations to help others in need. MasonMetu wanted to highlight some of these.  Maybe you will be inspired by what you read and offer to donate either your time, talent or treasures to one of them.  


For a listing of local donation sites such as Goodwill please visit our Donation Sites page (some organizations may be listed in both spots).


 

 

 

MasonMetu FYI - Sept. 25 - Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference - FREE - 10am-4pm - free parking, free family activities, free keynote speaker, Dr. Stephen Shore.  Visit www.familieswithasd.org for more information. Live Oaks Campus, 5956 Buckwheat Rd., Milford.

 

 




Buddy Walk

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati

Sept. 11, 2010

Sawyer Point


Join or donate to Breanna's Buddies and help raise money for Down Syndrome.





 

 

 

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - .For more information on Cystic Fibrosis visit www.CFF.org.

Read more about Renee Donoghue, an active volunteer and fundraiser for the Great Strides Walk - she's also the Mom of Hannah Donoghue who has CF. See more on www.cure4hannah.com.

 

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 Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati  - Helping families with education, support and more. Their annual Buddy Walk is on Sept. 11, 2010 at Sawyer Point. One local team from Mason, Breanna's Buddies, is  helping to raise money for Down Syndrome and would love your support too.

 

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 What is Friedreich's Ataxia? According to FARA, "Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder." Locally, Evan Michael Lubbe has been diagnosed with FA.  Each year there is a annual run/walk for the cure in honor of Evan. Please check back on the Evan Michael Lubbe Fund website for future details.

 

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Gracious Giving Network -  blmkc@cinci.rr.com. (513-398-1583).

Kudos to Lynne & Bill Wilkinson for starting such a wonderful organization local to Mason.  They help women and families move out from shelters to start a new life.  They accept clothing, baby items, furniture, household goods, pots & pans and more.  Many of the women in the shelters had to quickly move out of their homes so they are starting completely over.  They will even come pick up your donated items.

 


 

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Donate to children in need. HTC provides clothing, books, clothing, toys and furniture to families in need. They accept donated items that are in excellent condition as well as monetary donations (94% goes to families in need).


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Open your hearts to HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team).  They rescue defenseless animals from the elements, cruelty and more. HART is an all volunteer, all foster based rescue group. They've been in business since October 2004. "We rescue, vet, love and adopt dogs and cats.  We provide many vet services and our adoption fee is minimal which means we rely on donations and fund raising to supplement our budget."


Mailing Address:
  HART
  PMB #222
  11711 Princeton Pike
  Suite 341
  Cincinnati, OH 45246 
E-Mail Address:
  contactus@rescueahart.org 

 

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Kicks for Kids is a great organization to support.  It was started by former Bengal kicker, Doug Pelfrey to help at risk children (kids challenged either physically, mentally or environmentally).



 

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March of Dimes, March for Babies - As a parent of two , I feel so blessed to have happy healthy girls. Many children face life threatening illnesses and the March of Dimes has been a saving grace for many families who have premature children.  They support local community programs so that mother's can have healthy full-term pregnancies and assist families who have premature births. The March for Babies is a wonderful walk to support.



 

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The Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation, a citizen-run, non-profit organization, is raising funds to build Common Ground, a playground designed for all children including those with special needs. For more information or to donate, visit the Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation website.


 

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Help support the relief effort in Haiti by donating to the Solar Liberty Foundation.  They provide solar cookers which harness the power of the sun to sterilize water and cook a meal. See my article on Associated Content for more information. On a side not this organization was started by a elementary school friend of mine, Paige Mecca. Go Fletcher Elementary!

 


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