It would be a big help to run drives for in-kind donations of cleansers (Lysol, Comet, SpickNSpan) and Toilet Paper to help our 150 families served weekly. Future drives might include kitchenware and tools (i.e, pots, pans, spatulas, crock pots, toaster ovens, etc.) We’re using our supply chain to obtain and donate these hard-to-find cleansers,…
Donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Other Items The health, safety and well-being of our patients, families, staff and supporters is very important to us. For that reason, we are NOT ABLE to accept donations of food, cards, toys, books, crafts, games, and other items at this time. We are accepting donations of PPE (Personal…
Many of you are looking for ways to help our neighbors during this unprecedented time. While we must be socially distant, we are eagerly anticipating days together again. We are working with our community partners to provide books to children through their meal distribution efforts and anticipate our blood inventory will be depleted shortly. While…
Cleanliness is next to friendliness! Our Wishlist this week are brooms, mops, and items to help keep your home nice and clean. These items are more important right now than ever as we live through a global pandemic. Our moms and children are still exiting shelter into their new home and families need these supplies…
The Zoo’s phased reopening approach will offer visitors the opportunity to connect with nature, see animals and spend quality time with family. By limiting visitor capacity and implementing health and safety measures recommended by state officials, the community can take in the beauty of the botanical garden in a safe way. We are committed to…
Dear Camp Joy Families and Partners, As you know, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has had an extensive impact on our world and our communities. The Camp Joy staff and board of directors have been hard at work carefully reviewing the public health recommendations from the CDC and state of Ohio as well as the American…
Have you heard the news?! iSPACE camps are both in-person and going virtual this year! While our in-person camps start June 15th, our first-ever virtual camps are starting the week of June 22nd, there’s a camp for all ages and interests!! Here’s a list of some of the super cool virtual iSPACE camps: Science of…
We need help promoting corporate and individual donations for our inclusive playground for children with mental health and developmental disabilities. Check out the new report about our playground.
Hospice patients are particularly vulnerable in the face of infectious diseases like COVID-19. For their safety and that of the staff caring for them, we are following federal, state and local agency guidelines to limit potential exposure. Below are our visitation policies for patients in Inpatient Care Centers, and our protocol for face-to-face visits by…
Welcome back to the Farm! Beginning Wednesday, June 10 anyone can pre-register for a morning or afternoon visit to the Farm! Say hello to the Farmyard animals, enjoy the trails, and bask in the beauty around every corner. Additionally, the Farm Shop is open and the Interpretive Center is staffed Monday – Friday, 9am –…