“This year’s show was another great success,” said one organizer. “Even with the heat, the community came out strong, and we’re proud to support these groups doing meaningful work.” Among the non-profits receiving funds was the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio, Warriors Way, Spread the Love, The Love Luggage Project, Westgate Angels, All Star Pet Rescue, Soldiers of Honor, and The Arc of Lima.
The club, which has 15 members, is part of the Lima Kiwanis Club's Service Leadership Program. Through a variety of activities, members showcase their abilities and experience a sense of accomplishment.
The DECA students raised the money through the Joy Project basketball game, which featured face painting, sugar cookies, and various merchandise to ensure local athletes with disabilities can participate in the Special Olympics.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Menards is currently hosting its annual food drive, which runs from January through March.
What made Monday night special was the Octagon Club focused the movie night to support Generations of Love, a Wapakoneta non-profit that supports adoptive families and foster children in need.
OTTAWA, OH (WLIO) - Putnam County Homecare and Hospice held its 28th annual "Run for the Roses" event Saturday night, offering the community a…
"Spread the Love" with Faith Christian Church, along with help from Lima Sixth Ward Councilman Derry Glenn, kicked off their inaugural deliveries of free peanut butter and jelly sandwich meals.
The mental and emotional needs of area residents are significant, and Cornerstone of Hope Lima is working to meet those needs.
January 15, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI): COLUMBUS, Ohio – As crews continue to fight devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) urges generous Ohioans who plan to support relief efforts to exercise caution to ensure their donations are directed to reputable and legitimate organizations. Recent warnings from the California Attorney General and local Los Angeles officials underscore the risks of fraud and scams during times of disaster. Fraudsters are known to exploit these situations, often by posing as charities or creating fake donation campaigns.
Students at Heir Force Community School made a difference in the community this morning. Heir Force students, along with the school's Builders Club, loaded up a truck with over 5,000 canned goods. The food was collected as part of Heir Force's annual food drive, and all donated items will fill the pantry at the neighborhood relief store. After the boxes were loaded up, we talked with one student about how the giving spirit can make such a huge impact in the local community.