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Since the establishment of Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, over $1.1 million dollars has been raised by members through a variety of events and activities.
Each and every year, the portion of total funding from contributions and fundraising activities by the members has increased. Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati members raise money through a variety of activities including a major fundraiser event, numerous grant applications and a number of member directed and direct-mail activities.
Approximately 85% of all expenditures are directed to the philanthropic programs conducted by Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati.
I Wish
The cornerstone of the Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati's annual source of income for Operation School Bell is the "I Wish" direct mail campaign which was developed by Assistance League members. All funds raised are used to provide clothes and shoes to children in over 22 Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area elementary schools. The appealing face of a small boy pulling his backpack and a bright red star are featured on the project’s letterhead and campaign brochures which is only appropriate, since Operation School Bell supplies school uniforms to disadvantaged children.
Autumn Affair, the annual fall event for Assistance League was first held in 1996 as a ladies luncheon attended by 135 guests. The proceeds from the event totalled over $4,000.
Plans are underway for this year's event to be held Friday, November 7, 2008 at the The Newport Syndicate, Newport, Kentucky. Doug Sorrell will be this year's oral auctioneer. Committee members are busy collecting and soliciting items for the oral and silent auc
All money raised directly benefits the local community, as Assistance League is a non-profit organization.
The Sixth Annual Books & Brunch Luncheon was held on May 8, 2008 at Kenwood Country Club. This event was presented by Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati and The Bookshelf of Maderia. Five guest speakers included illustrator Loren Long, who has a new picture book “Toy Boat” and a new chapter in the series “Barnstormers”, John Fleishman, author of “Black and White Airmen” and Brian Groh, a fiction writer and author of “Summer People”. Beverle Myers author of "The Iron Tongue of Midnight", the 4th novel of the Baroque era mystery series and "Painted Veil." along with radio and television personality, Amy Tobin and author of "Amy's Table:Food for Family and Friends" spoke.
Financing for the varied philanthropic programs of Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati is always a challenge. A committee of members work throughout the year to create events, activities and donor programs to appeal to donors, members and supporter. The generous support of friends, donors, corporations and foundations enables Assistance League to continue to meet its philanthropic program commitments.
Assistance League member volunteers have developed grant writing into a major source of funding. Since 1996, grants awarded to Assistance League have exceeded $430,000, providing funds for philanthropic programs developed to meet the needs of women and children throughout greater Cincinnati.
The Charles H. Dater Foundation has been vital to the success of Operation School Bell and a major source of funding for the program over the years. The most recent grant awarded by this foundation was $60,000 for Operation School Bell for the 2007 fall distribution.
The Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, financially assisted 2007-08 Operation School Bell.
The Spaulding Foundation awarded a grant totaling $13,284 to be used for Assault Survivor and Domestic Violence Kits programs during the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
If you are interested in helping support this worthwhile organization or you know of grants that are available, please contact us at 513-221-4447, email algc@fuse.net or write to Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, 4527 Reading Road, Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45229
