Mission Statement: Peaslee Neighborhood Center is a peaceful place in Over-the-Rhine where…read moreresidents create and engage in participatory education to foster creative expression, self-determination and social change. Education, engagement, empowerment and enrichment is what Peaslee is also about. Young learners are developed through Pealee's Child Development Center for low-income children, ages six weeks to five years old. Learners of all ages are enriched through Peaslee's piano program which provides affordable private piano lessons. School, civic and service groups also come to Peaslee for it's unique Community Education Program which seeks to educate learners about Over-the-Rhine through service in the neighborhood and reflection on the deeper issues affecting the urban core. A great organization with a great mission!

What a great place! Offering after school programs for kids as well as music and art lessons…read more Really great asset to the neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine. More people need to be aware of this place!

This is a great place. Individuals living with disabilities attend this program as a 4 year school…read more They learn how to be more independent by taking many classes. I have volunteered in their awesome kitchen and taught some crock pot cooking classes. There are many opportunities as a volunteer here. I have found it very rewarding. We have had just as much fun as the students!

"You don't know what you've gotten yourself into," smirked Nikki. "Once you walk through these…read moredoors, you can't stay away!" Four years ago, Nikki started StarfireU as a shy, silent 21-year-old. Today she enthusiastically led me on a tour of her school. StarfireU is a four-year college geared towards individuals with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to enrich lives through unlimited opportunities that build independence and community inclusion. Students have the opportunity to improve social skills, create art, photography, learn yoga, cook, and everything in between. Many go on to lead independent lives and become involved in the community. I sat in on a seminar where the Senior class discussed their capstone projects. Ideas ranged from documenting Cincinnati murals through photography, to fundraising for homeless advocates, to adapting a play from a favorite book. I was beyond impressed with the initiative and support within these classroom walls. StarfireU has been educating adults with disabilities since 1993. Over the years, it has grown from a single classroom to a state-of-the-art facility with computers, roundtable classrooms, and dry erase walls. They're always open to working with volunteers around the community, so if you're in need of a smile and a life-changing opportunity, get involved here!

I've been going to Mathew 25 ministries for the past 10 years and they continue to grow while…read morekeeping their mission the same. It is the best place to volunteer sporadically and they have a lot of open availability. This year I wanted to do something for my birthday, giving back to the community and I was able to organize an event for my friends to get together and do. It was amazing. We hung candy on Christmas trees for A-Kid-Again. And they were nice enough to throw in a tour of the grounds as well, which made it even more special.

Very happy with donation of food lost my job this will really help me thank you so much!!read more

My friends son Ryan went through the Cook's program and Tony Lavatori was so helpful in getting him…read moreback on his feet , helped him get a job and has now been promoted at the job the free store helped him obtain . Thank you to the Free Store and Tony for helping him get in the program. This changed a young man's life

It is great what they do for the community. We went to a dinner event that funds the eork. This was…read moreat the main iffice and their students didcthe catering. Great all around.

Sarah Center is located in over-the-rhine and provides women with the opportunity to learn how to…read moremake jewelry and make money! Sarah Center provides classes and all materials to make their own jewelry. When their jewelry sells, the representative keeps track of who made the jewelry and that woman will get credit for their sale will receive a profit to help ends meet. "Women Helping Women" What a great idea! I bought several pairs of earrings at Lakota West Art Fair and they are just lovely! I bought 5 pairs from 5 different women! Thank you ladies!

I had no idea what to expect when I traveled with my granddaughter to stay at the Ronald McDonald…read morehouse next to Cincinnati' Children's Hospital. She had appointments and procedures scheduled every day for a week, and being able to stay so near the hospital was great! I was blown away with RMH! They have thought of and provided everything a family could need while away from home whether for a short term or a long term stay. The house can serve over 170 families, is clean and inviting, and has the happiest staff around. We were met with smiles and encouragement at every turn. The rooms are well outfitted and in good repair. There are activities throughout the day for both parents and children. We used the arts and crafts room, the toy room, the indoor playground, the outdoor playground, the exercise room, the library, and the laundry area. My granddaughter loved the therapy dogs that came to visit. We were served lunch and dinner each day and breads and cereals for breakfast. There was a large family kitchen area that was fully stocked if you wanted to cook your own meal. All of this was provided at no cost to the family. After experiencing this place with my family, I can tell you that I will be an avid supporter of RMH and the services provided to families with children needing medical attention. This is truly love in action.

Wow. What else can I say? They have supported us during a time when we had no place to stay while…read moreour son has been in the NICU. Staff have been great. It is clean, beautiful, and makes us feel at home while we are away. We appreciate this charity so much.

This foundation does great things for families who are affected by cancer. This weekend they were…read morethe sponsor for The Candy Race 5k and jelly tot dash at Sawyer Point. They also have many other events throughout the year. It is all for a great cause!

This is an amazing non-profit foundation that does amazing work to help children and families…read morestruggling with young cancer and bone marrow transplant patients. They work in partnership with Children's Hospital and do amazing work with children and their families, including siblings! I'm truely in awe of all the great work they are doing and how much they are growing.

An organization with a long history helping so many!! Support them whenever you can!!read more

This organization is incredible. They truly follow through on their mission and vision, practicing…read morethose core values in everything they do. Caracole, Inc. works very hard to support their community, and are relentless in their passion to provide prevention, education, and outreach opportunities to really make a difference in the population that they serve. So impressed with this group. You seriously could not find a better group of staff and volunteers to run such an important organization. They're so nice, would bend over backwards to help someone, and continue to work hard even when a pandemic tries to get in the way! Love this group and the work they do.