It was a big idea, and it took a year to pull off, but Crayons to Computers marked its 20th anniversary by brightening the days of 37,000 students in Greater Cincinnati.
The power of a wish: 37,000 notes in 37,000 backpacks
Category: Children & Youth
Explore the power of play at CMC conference
Cincinnati Museum Center is gathering childhood development experts for workshops to help parents and educators learn more about children’s physical, mental and emotional health. The 10th annual Learning Through Play Conference also features keynote speaker Dr. Scott Sampson from PBS KIDS’ popular “Dinosaur Train.”
Children Inc. capital campaign aims to fight poverty
Children Inc., an educational nonprofit, has launched a $5 million capital campaign. The organization kicked off the campaign, “Scaling for Impact,” in November. Its goal is to provide educational services to more disadvantaged children and further develop programs that fight…
Guests (bow) tie one on for JDRF
More than 1,500 people attended the fourth annual JDRF Bourbon & BowTie Bash at Duke Energy Convention Center.
Make Camp Possible pulls in $125K
Over 200 superheroes raised more than $125,000 to send children to Talbert House’s Camp Possible next summer.
Rotary celebrates with kids at Roselawn Condon School
The Rotary Club of Cincinnati marked its longest-standing Christmas tradition with the annual holiday party for students at Roselawn Condon School.
Cooperative for Education raises $170K for its efforts in Guatemala
Cooperative for Education’s annual Fall Fiesta, held at Great American Ball Park, raised more than $170,000 to support CoEd’s education programs.
Girls on the Run 5K draws 3,000 runners, walkers
Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati held its semi-annual 5k, which takes place at the end of each spring and fall season. The group hosted more than 3,000 runners and walkers at the November event.
CYC to celebrate National Mentoring Month
In conjunction with National Mentoring Month, the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative will host its annual Thank Your Mentor Day Celebration.
What to Do/See/Hear | Jan. 10-16
Now that we’ve been reminded that the thermometer does register above 32, it’s time to crawl out from under our blankets and see what’s going on in the area. As it turns out, there’s quite a lot. Here are a few highlights…