We are writing to you today in our time of need. You may have seen articles in the Loveland Herald referring to the fact that our funding is about to run out and that problem is now imminent. In order to continue our work for the citizens of the Loveland Community with our usual activities such as: Referrals to Social Services, Community Services Projects, Flower Planting in the Community, Adult Computer Classes, Cool School (after school tutoring program), Summer Career Camp, Back to School Backpack Drive, Neighbors helping Neighbors Resource Center, Lenscrafters Gift of Sight Program, Christmas Toy Store, Tracy Johnson Scholarship Fund, Milk Plus Program, and our Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration we need your help and support right now. We are asking for your donation now which is vital to us continuing our mission to serve the lower income people here in our community.

We have been serving the community for 13 years, with the same director for 11 years. We fill a need for low income people in Loveland who do not have access to public transportation, with no public bus line in the area, therefore no easy way to travel to most other social services. During the present period of growth we moved from an apartment setting to the wonderful storefront we recently had but now due to lack of funding we have had to move our supplies from our recent location into storage until we raise funds of at least $8,400 to continue for the upcoming school year. It’s almost time for our backpack project. Any donation no matter how small will be appreciated. We are a 501C organization so if you or someone you know if a member of an organization that offers grants or matching funds to such charitable groups that could greatly benefit us as well. This is your opportunity to give back to your community.

Here are testimonials from some who have received help from the Loveland Initiative:

“I can’t say enough about them. My family & I have really struggled this year. They have helped us with clothing for both my kids & helped get my son ready for school. If it wasn’t for this organization, we wouldn’t have been able to have what we have desperately needed. It’s places like this that make a horrible stressful time bearable.”

“This place has been a true blessing. I am a single mother of 5! Not by choice! This place has put clothes on my children’s back—a car seat for my young children. Many, many more great things. Thank you. “

“The Loveland Initiative has helped me and my family members to bring my children gifts they can enjoy for Christmas when I have a low income. I am thankful for all their help.”

“I am a low income family and have received help from the Loveland Initiative for the past 2 years. They greatly help me during the holidays & I may not have a Christmas without them.”

“The Loveland Initiative has helped me and my children in many ways. One way is with clothing and another is Cool School. We are so thankful for all the help provided to us

Please help us now by sending any donation you can to P.O. Box 823, Loveland Ohio 45140, email us at lovelandinitiative@yahoo.com, or you can call Lori Newsom Glacking at 382-1400. We are also searching for a new location, permanent treasurer and more trustees, if you or someone you know may be interested. Please pass this email on to your friends and neighbors.

Sincerely,

The Board of the Loveland Initiative

Terri Rogers,President

Lil Lane, Vice President,

Lori Newsom Glacking, Interim Treasurer

Laurie Malone, Secretary

Lisa Mason and Tony Hauser, Trustee