Beth Rose and our entire team has continued to make philanthropy part of everyday lives. We are proud to support our local communities to better serve its people. Beth Rose was honored to be named Waterville Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of Year.
We invite you to join us in our continued effort of giving by attending an event.
Kidney Foundation of NWOH
The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio was founded in 1966 by a group of concerned physicians and community leaders who realized there was a need to provide assistance to people with kidney disease. As an independent, not-for-profit health agency, the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio is dedicated to helping people address the total problem of kidney disease and related disorders through:
- Direct and indirect family services
- Working cooperatively with the treatment team
- Making the community aware of the warning signs and the importance of early detection
- Advocating for the rights of the kidney patient
- Promoting organ donation
Birmingham Education Foundation
The mission of the Birmingham Education Foundation is to create exceptional education experiences by connecting innovative teachers with community support.
Our History: The Birmingham Education Foundation, or “BEF”, was formed in 1993 to support Birmingham Public Schools. At that time, an effort was underway to install turf at both high school stadiums, and a group of supportive parents quickly realized that by working together, they would be able to reach their goal much more quickly. They banded together, and with the help of superintendent, John Hoeffler, the BEF was born. Since that time, with the help of our community, the BEF has been able to give more than a million dollars back to BPS.
The BEF strives to support all students attending BPS by supporting innovative ideas. Our current efforts are focused in a few main areas:
BEF Teacher Grants: The BEF teacher grants program funded the great ideas that teachers have, but which are outside of areas that are funded by the district. We are particularly interested in ideas that are innovative or help our students achieve academic excellence, and fund grants in five main areas: academics, the arts, athletics, technology and character education.
Authors & Artists: Each year, the BEF works with our media department to bring an author or illustrator to our schools. This year, we are bringing Maria Dismondy in to speak with elementary students, and Eric Khan Gale in to visit with middle school students!
Program Support Funds (PSF) and Program Specific Endowments: The BEF works with groups within BPS to help them with fundraising through Program Support Funds and Endowments
Beck Center for the Arts
Beck Center for the Arts is a non-profit, performing arts and arts education organization dedicated to inspiring and enriching the quality of life for Northeastern Ohioans. We combine professional theatrical productions with comprehensive curriculum-based arts education in Creative Arts Therapies, dance, music, theater, and visual arts, serving over 60,000 annually in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Medina, and Summit Counties. Crain’s Cleveland Business named Beck Center the 11th Largest Cultural Attraction in Cuyahoga County.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire and enrich through dynamic arts education and performance.
Vision
Beck Center for the Arts, a place where students and professionals create and interact, is the leading regional destination for outstanding arts education, performance, and professional theater.
Our Core Values
We believe in…
- The transforming and transcending power of the arts
- The strength of collaboration
- Diversity as an essential component in all we do
- An inclusive and safe environment
- Ethical and fiscal responsibility
- Customer service, personal attention and access
- Building relationships
Blessings in Disguise
Blessings in Disguise Inc. is a 100% volunteer based 501(c )(3) non profit organization.
We’re dedicated to providing financial aid to individuals needing assistance relating to health , education, and welfare related situations.
Prior to forming our 501(c )(3) non profit organization, we were just a group of caring individuals seeing others in need and helping them in any way we could. In early 2014, we decided to start the process of becoming a non profit organization with a 501c3 status, to obtain more donations which in turn would allow us to help more people
Brevard Zoo
You are saving animals on Earth when you support the Zoo.
We are a small Zoo that does big things! Each and every day, Brevard Zoo not only provides exceptional care for our own animals, but is immersed in critical field projects working to protect threatened and endangered animals around the world.
“Wildlife conservation through education and participation” is our mission, so we aim to provide memorable guest experiences, connect people with wildlife and educate and inspire them to be stewards of our planet.
Brevard Zoo
Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) is an independent non-profit organization serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We provide educational and supportive services for young people with diabetes, their families, schools and communities. We work in cooperation with all area hospitals, health care providers, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and the Southeastern Michigan Diabetes Outreach Network (SEMDON). DYS does not receive funding from these organizations, United Way, or any other public agency. DYS services are sustained through the generous support of individuals, corporate, and community charitable contributions. All programs are staffed by experienced pediatric diabetes educators and are provided at low cost or for free.
Mission
Helping local children with type 1 diabetes manage their disease every day. Supporting families, educating communities and encouraging independence.
Vision
The ability for all children with diabetes to live healthy, confident, and independent lives through valuable, affordable, and high quality education and support.
The Dick Wagner “Remember the Child” Memorial Fund
Healing Through Music.
Born into the decades of rock and roll, we are the “Children of Rock.™ The Dick Wagner “Remember the Child” Memorial Fund creates and funds music therapy programs for hospitalized children.
We provide musical instruments, board certified music therapists, and program funding to bring the healing powers of music and creativity to hospitalized children. We give from the heart to the soul through music.
Music empowers. Creativity enriches lives. We bring the healing powers of music to life.
Ottawa Hills Schools
The theme, “Ebony and Ivory in Harmony,” is perfectly fitting, as the major project for the Ball will be the funding the replacement of pianos and digital keyboards in the district.
The plan is to purchase a combination of Steinway concert pianos, Boston upright pianos, and Roland digital pianos for programming at Ottawa Hills Schools as Green Bear Ball funds will allow. The use of pianos and digital pianos for everything from the elementary music program to the junior high and high school vocal music programs and various music classes, practically every Ottawa Hills student will be impacted by the upgrading of district pianos.
Leading Families Home
Guiding Families from Homelessness to a Brighter Future
Hope is found when you enter our doors.
Leading Families Home is a 501(c)3 charity based in Toledo, Ohio. We provide resources to support homeless families as they transition to permanent housing.
Beach House Family Shelter was founded in 1921 by Mrs. Helen (Beach) Jones – wife of former Toledo mayor Samuel “Golden Rule” Jones. Working with several local women’s organizations, Mrs. Jones helped to establish a shelter for homeless single women and women with children. Due to increased need and to keep families together, in the early 1980’s, Beach House began to include homeless intact families and single fathers with children.
FOCUS was founded in 1982, based on the tradition of faith and service by several pastors with congregations in the Old West End neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio, in response to growing community needs for services such as longer-term supportive housing, food, and social support. Helping people regain independence and economic stability through education and employment has been the core work of both organizations, making our merger a natural evolution of housing and social supportive services in the area.
Make-A-Wish
The Toledo BIG Wish® Gala will provide guests the opportunity to celebrate the impact that the Make-A-Wish® experience has had on local wish families. The evening will include a fabulous sit down dinner, live and silent auctions, and a few surprises. Throughout the night, guests will hear powerful stories from wish kids and their families whose lives have been forever changed because of the generosity of donor support from events like the BIG Wish Gala.
March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. We are changing that.
For 80 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. Now we’re building on that legacy to level the playing field for all moms and babies, no matter their age, socio-economic background or demographics. We support moms throughout their pregnancy, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan. We advocate for policies that prioritize their health. We support radical improvements to the care they receive. And we pioneer research to find solutions to the biggest health threats to moms and babies.
Near West – Cleveland
As a non-profit arts organization, Near West Theatre depends on a broad network of public and private support. Accessibility to the arts is a vital part of our mission, so we keep ticket prices affordable. This allows people of all economic means the ability to experience professionally directed, live musical theater. Less than 15% of our costs are covered by box office sales. Your donation enables us to provide on- and off-stage theater experiences for all people – most especially the youth of our community.
Fair Housing – Toledo