Trinity United Methodist Church brought families together through their easter egg hunt.
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The Arnold C. Dienstberger Foundation awarded more than two dozen grants totaling $300,000 to 27 organizations for 2025, continuing its annual commitment to supporting local initiatives in the Delphos community.
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 Kiwanis Club of Lima continuing to support local organizations through monetary donations.
October 23 is "Lights On Afterschool Day", a national celebration recognizing programs that keep kids learning after the school day ends.
With uncertainty surrounding the federal budget, the City of Lima is making the most of every federal dollar to ensure equitable growth throughout the community.
“But just being there and providing that listening. Erin, I think that's something that's very important for young people, is that we have that adult who is listening to them and not just directing them where to go, but also listening to their dreams and their hopes and their goals,” said Dr. Portia Smith, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwestern Ohio.
“An excellent way for us to be able to bring the kids out and partner with the Y and create this safe space for them to be able to learn valuable life skills, and, more definitively, learn how to have some fun in the water in a safe and effective way,” Heggins said.
Jared Lehman, CEO of the Lima Family YMCA, said the program offers more than exercise.
“It provides more than just a gym component and a time for them to get some exercise. It's a valuable life skill. They're learning a skill that they can take with them well beyond Air Force and as they age into adulthood,” Lehman said.
Sixth Ward Councilman Dr. Derry Glenn said many residents have reached out to him for help in reducing the number of shootings in Lima. Some incidents this summer have involved young teenagers as either the victim or the shooter.