As a mentor my experience has been a phenomenal one. I have been able to experience firsthand the professionalism of Ms. Owens, but more importantly, the successful impact the mentoring program has had on my direct mentee, as well as others. The bond established between mentor and mentee, as well as other family members is…
‘Every kid in Cincinnati deserves a shot’ At Oyler’s Al Hampton Mentoring Center, Mia and her mentor picked out a book, sat side by side and began reading together like old friends. It’s the kind of attention that could benefit many more low-income children throughout Greater Cincinnati. That’s why a local nonprofit is working to…
Gen2Gen Cincinnati: Program makes it easier for adults to help region’s kids ‘Every kid in Cincinnati deserves a shot’ Lucy May 5:00 AM, Sep 20, 2018 CINCINNATI — Oyler School fourth grader Mia Lee couldn’t help but smile when she saw Katarina Gay for the first time this school year. Mia and her mentor picked…
Rare. A word that no parent wants to hear when their child has been diagnosed with a critical illness. But that was the case for Devin, who was born with many heart abnormalities, including hypoplastic right heart syndrome. For his parents, Tiffany and Jack, the life they dreamed of for their first born child would…
“I just want to thank you for helping our son Jaleel. He was diagnosed with a rare condition that affected his kidneys and bladder. After birth, Jaleel was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Failure. Without RMHC, my husband & I would not have been able to save our son’s life. His care was transferred from Little…
“Tristyn had 4 surgeries, fought his way off the ventilator, defeated the need for a feeding tube and so much more. My son is such a fighter. I will be forever grateful for everyone at the Ronald McDonald House because you all allowed me to be closer to my son, fed me 2 hot meals…
Growing up in Cincinnati, Tajha and her family faced tremendous obstacles, including homelessness. During her senior year of high school, Tajha joined CYC’s Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates class. Her Career Specialist Vicky Perkins nurtured Tajha’s leadership and innate desire to give back. Within the JCG program, Tajha received city and statewide recognition for her public…
For many, a trip to the beach is such a normal part of childhood – even in Ohio. But for many ProKids children, childhood is never normal. But when ProKids children are moved to safe, permanent, nurturing homes, they can regain their childhoods. In moving toward a forever family, ProKids children are often placed in foster…
ProKids Executive Director Tracy Cook: “Along with ProKids CASA Managers and attorneys, I have the joy of seeing CASAs’ energy, imagination, and commitment: the energy to become a CASA and take action on behalf of our children, the imagination of a better life for our children, and the commitment to see things through, no matter how…
Community Grandparents: New program aims to help single parents in Lower Price Hill WCPO Video CINCINNATI — Anyone who has ever been a parent knows how tough the job can be, and it’s all the more difficult for single parents without family available to help. A new program in Lower Price Hill called Community Grandparents…