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Our Mission

To create a positive and lasting impact in the lives of children through synergistic philanthropy.

As a nonprofit organization, we leverage both compassion and competence to develop impactful programs, outreach initiatives, events and sponsorships that directly support children in need.

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By giving your time or talent you are helping us create a ripple of change that, together, will transform the lives of children in our community.

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Our collaborative giving platform unites community partners to develop solutions for the most challenging health and human service issues in our region. Our goal is to establish a shared vision for OUR community, leveraging funding, resources and expertise from business, philanthropic and academic partners.

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Love and Luggage

2026 Dinner Hosts for Love and Luggage Participants

Be part of a meaningful evening as a Dinner Host for Love and Luggage participants—young people who have aged out of foster care. Each dinner, held at First Pres of Maumee (200 E. Broadway, Maumee), serves about 50 individuals and provides more than a meal; it’s a chance for connection, encouragement, and support.

Susie’s Coats for Kids and Hannah’s Socks 20th Annual Distribution

Join Susie’s Coats for Kids and Hannah’s Socks as they celebrate 20 years of giving with a heartwarming morning of service at Jones Leadership Academy of Business, 430 Nebraska Ave. Volunteers are needed to help families in Northwest Ohio select new winter apparel for their children—including coats, hats, gloves, socks, and more. You’ll welcome families with compassion and assist them in finding warm, colorful, and cozy items that bring comfort and joy.

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How to Choose a Children’s Nonprofit You Can Actually Trust

You’ve decided you want to give back by investing in a child’s future or helping a family in need. But when you start searching for a children’s charity, it may not take long before the options get overwhelming. There are hundreds of organizations with similar missions and urgent appeals for support. How do you know […]

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More Than a Bag: How Love and Luggage of Northwest Ohio Walks Alongside Foster Youth

When a child enters the world on their own for the first time, most have a family to catch them: a mom to call, a dad to help move boxes or a sibling to check in. For young people who age out of foster care, that safety net often doesn’t exist. They emancipate at 18, […]

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The Ripple Effect of Collaboration in Our Community

Sometimes, making a difference starts with something simple. It could be a conversation, an introduction or a willingness to connect two people who share a common goal. What followed one introduction between Susie’s Coats for Kids and Swaddlers Ministry is a powerful example of how collaboration can create meaningful, lasting impact for an entire community. […]

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