The Ohio Masonic Communities is committed to people and dedicated to communities. Whether through embracing innovation, proactively addressing needs, or bringing dreams to life, our goal is to empower residents, staff, and community members to live their best lives and thrive. Three senior living communities – Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Ohio, Springfield Masonic Community in Springfield, Ohio, and Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio – each offer premier living options with exceptional experiences so residents can live their best lives. The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center exists as a link between resources and services and the people who need them, whether in their own home or on one of our campuses. Thanks to the generosity of donors, The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation invests in the innovative upgrades to our campuses and services that allow residents to thrive. Our Mission At The Ohio Masonic Communities, we live our Masonic Values by serving as a trusted partner to help our communities thrive.

Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. was incorporated in 1964 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The agency began providing comprehensive Head Start services to low income children ages three to five years in 1965. Today, Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. is funded to serve 1,851 children ages 3-5 years and 658 children ages 0-3 in Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, Ohio. Funding is provided through the US Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Children and Families; and the Ohio Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Education. The agency's program outcomes focus on school readiness for children ages birth to five. Each child is assessed at the beginning of the school year and periodically throughout the year. Results are regularly reviewed and tabulated to determine each child’s progress and what is required to assist in their continued development. The program targets most of its services toward families of low income. A primary focus of this effort is an emphasis on helping families by teaching parenting skills and life skills. MVCDC works holistically with each child and family through a balanced approach of parent involvement, health, nutrition, social competency, literacy and numeracy development. This combination is what ensures that Head Start children will be ready to learn when they enter kindergarten.

(NYAP) National Youth Advocate Program has a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families. We provide opportunities and resources through our innovative programs and services. We are dedicated to strengthening the families and communities we are proud to serve.

Council on Aging (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities and their families. COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being through a range of services that help people remain independent for as long as possible. Since 1974, COA has served as the state-designated Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Our Mission: To enhance lives by assisting people to remain independent through a range of quality services.

Equitas Health is a nonprofit community healthcare system founded in 1984. A federally designated Community Health Center, it is one of the largest LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS serving healthcare organizations in the United States. With 22 locations in 13 cities, Equitas Health serves tens of thousands of patients in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Texas each year. Their patient-centered, integrated, and cutting edge services, include primary and specialized medical care, pharmacy, dentistry, mental health & recovery services, HIV/STI treatment and prevention, PrEP/PEP, Ryan White/HIV case management, care navigation, advocacy, and other community health initiatives. The Equitas Health Pharmacy is an integral part of the health center’s comprehensive care and business models, reinvesting 100% of profits back into the organization’s programs and services. Equitas Health pharmacies serve patients in Ohio and Texas. The Equitas Health Institute and Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) are divisions of Equitas Health.

The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 is a non-profit agency that provides services to older adults and their caregivers in a nine-county area in west central Ohio that includes Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties. Call us at 937.223-HELP or 1-800-258-7277 for information on services for older adults.

Since 1980, the Mid-Ohio Food Collective has strived to make nutritious food accessible to those in our communities experiencing food insecurity, distributing millions of pounds of food per year — over half of which is fresh — to 20 counties across central and eastern Ohio. VISION A hunger-free and healthier community. MISSION To end hunger one nourishing meal at a time while co-creating communities where everyone thrives.

The Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc. (CDCFC) is a nonprofit organization funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The agency operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs for income eligible children from birth to 5. The program promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of education, health, mental health and nutritional services. Services are family-centered, with the premise that children develop in the context of their families and culture. Families are provided opportunities and support for growth and change by identifying their own strengths, needs, interests and solutions. All services are available to children with special needs and/or disabilities.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley's mission is to empower people with disabilities and other needs to achieve independence and enhance their quality of life. Our Agency offers more than 40 programs and services in a 23-county region, with more than 1,200 dedicated employees. In 2021, GESMV served more than 17,700 people, including employing 682 people with disabilities and assisting nearly 900 people find jobs in the community! Our employees and volunteers work hard every day to make our vision a reality- to make it possible for all people to live, learn, work, and play in their community.

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is an employment and training center serving more than 3000 individuals annually with disabilities and other barriers to employment including our nation's veterans. Goodwill supports its mission of service to the community by raising 90% of its operating funds through its network of 19 retail stores and 30 attended donation center locations. In addition, Goodwill raises vital funds through its weekly Auto Auction on Saturday mornings. See www.goodwillcars.com for more information. The organization not only offers a comprehensive array of services designed to help people to achieve personal success including Vocational Evaluation, Skills Training, Job Placement as well as Job Coaching services, it also offers Business Services through its Industrial Services division. Fulfillment including assembly and packaging as well as Total Facilities Management can be provided through Ohio Valley Goodwill's Business to Business services. See www.goodwillb2b.com for more information. Goodwill has been providing outstanding, award-winning programs and services in the Greater Cincinnati area for more than 100 years and takes great pride in the successes of the men and women it serves. For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit www.cincinnatigoodwill.org or call (513) 771-4800.

The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) is a private, non-profit organization that has served as a lifeline for low-income children, adults and families throughout Hamilton County for more than four decades. The agency provides a safety net for those who have fallen and a ladder for those who are climbing. Delivering a seamless system of services, CAA and its 300 employees provide assistance with employment, supportive services, home energy efficiency, early childhood education, housing and youth programs. CAA is proud to be a part of the Community Action Partnership, a national association that represents the interests of the nearly 1,000 CAAs across the country, all devoted to ending poverty and empowering people to better their lives. MISSION To act as advocate, provider and facilitator for the full range of public and private resources, programs and policies which give low- to moderate-income individuals the opportunity to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities. VISION STATEMENT In our commitment to reducing the causes of poverty, we work together – community, Board and staff – with a dedication to quality, innovation and inspiration. We remain focused on the development, delivery of services and support to low‐income people in an environment of mutual trust, fairness and respect, resulting in an improved quality of life, self‐sufficiency and benefit to humanity.

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to dramatically increasing the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care systems. Created by Wendy’s® founder Dave Thomas, who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs and builds awareness around the growing need and importance of foster care adoption in various ways. We also develop resources for employers and families to support the adoption journey. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation provides grants to adoption agencies to hire and train recruiters in our child-focused recruitment model to find loving, permanent homes for children in foster care. This model is up to three times more effective at serving children who have been in foster care the longest, including older youth, siblings and children with special needs. The Foundation offers a free library of resources to help families navigate the adoption journey, such as Finding Forever Families: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adoption and Strengthen Your Forever Family: A Step-by-Step Guide to Post-Adoption. The Foundation also works to build awareness around the growing need and importance of adoption from foster care through public service announcements, social media campaigns, articles, events, sponsorships and more.