Learning how they can help is one of the main goals of the Lima Memorial Foundation Emerging Philanthropists group.

The city of Lima, in conjunction with Activate Allen County, is awarding grant funding through its Neighborhood Impact Grants program to support community-based projects.

Linda Balogh, assistant to the directors of Royal Family Kids Camp, said the contribution will help them continue offering meaningful experiences to vulnerable children. “Royal Family Kids is a camp that we do for neglected and abused children and ages seven to 11, and we just give them positive memories by showing them good role models having fun and creating positive memories.”

Shelley Ferguson, director of Lima City Life Rally Point, said, “When you have kids out there who are thinking they're all in this by themselves, they don't have anybody in their court to back them up. They're lonely, they're afraid. They do not have that foundational support. So it's very important that kids know that, hey, we are rallying around you as a community. You can lean on us for support, and we are there to love you and to support you in the things that you need.”

“The money that we raise from our fundraisers, we have three fundraisers. We take that money and we divide it up among different organizations, and all of them impact the lives of children,” said Bev Beery, community outreach chair for the Lima Kiwanis.

A new ministry is launching in Lima with the goal of helping both people and animals heal from trauma.

 Eagle Point Ministries is helping kick off summer with an event full of fun, food and healing.