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  • These organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water and additional aid

    These organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water and additional aid

    Ukrainian refugees in Hungary. From the 24th of February till the 1st of March 105.000 ukrainian refugees entered Hungary from the East. Source (info) https://infostart.hu/belfold/2022/03/01/hivatalos-napi-adatokat-kozolt-a-rendorseg-az-ukran-magyar-hataron-belepok-szamarol

    The Russian invasion has sparked a need for humanitarian aid. Food and supplies inside the country are becoming increasingly scarce.

    Below is the list of international organizations compiled by CNN that are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water, and additional aid.

    Who Benefits?

    Your support will benefit these 34 organizations.

    Airlink

    Airlink is a nonprofit organization providing airlift of emergency supplies and relief workers for 130+ aid organizations responding to disasters and other humanitarian crises, including the COVID-19…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Americares

    Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches more than 90…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    CARE | Cooperative For Assistance And Relief Everywhere

    CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Catholic Relief Services

    Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 100…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Center For Disaster Philanthropy

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy helps donors make the best giving decisions to impact the full arc of the disaster cycle-preparedness, response and long-term recovery.READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Direct Relief

    Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Doctors Without Borders

    We are Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). We help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics,…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Global Empowerment Mission

    Global Empowerment Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011. Conceived in 1999 when Founder/Director Michael Capponi got his feet wet helping the victims of the Kosovo crisis….READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Global Giving Foundation

    GlobalGiving is the first and largest global crowdfunding community that connects nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country around the world. We make it possible for nonprofits from…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Humanity & Inclusion

    We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    ICRC | International Committee Of The Red Cross

    Our mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. We were established in 1863 and operate worldwide,…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Medical Corps

    International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs….READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Orthodox Christian Charities

    IOCC, in the spirit of Christ’s love, offers emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination, and strengthens the capacity of the Orthodox Church to so…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Relief Teams

    International Relief Teams is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering by providing health and other supportive services to victims of disaster, poverty and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Rescue Committee

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities to…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    JDC | American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc

    We work in nearly 70 countries to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and provide immediate relief for victims of natural and man-made…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Medical Teams International

    Medical Teams International provides medical and dental care, humanitarian aid, and holistic development programs to all people in need, regardless of religion, nationality, sex, or race. We respond…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Mercy Chefs

    Principally focused on providing disaster relief, our team regularly responds to national emergencies and natural disasters at home and abroad. In addition to emergency response, we make use of our…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Mercy Corps

    Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper. Our mission: to alleviate…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Operation Blessing

    Operation Blessing International (OBI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization dedicated to demonstrating God’s love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    OutRight Action International

    OutRight Action International, founded in 1990 as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, is a leading international human rights organization dedicated to improving the lives of…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Project C.U.R.E.

    Project C.U.R.E.’s mission is to identify, solicit, collect, sort, and deliver medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world. Each week Project C.U.R.E. delivers…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Project HOPE

    Our mission, as a global health and humanitarian relief organization, is to place power in the hands of health care workers to save lives across the globe. We are committed to transforming lives and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Salvation Army National Corp

    “Doing The Most Good.” In these four words, our mission – to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care. To rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Save The Children

    Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    ShelterBox

    ShelterBox USA is an international disaster relief charity whose mission is to deliver humanitarian relief in the form of life saving equipment that bring shelter, warmth and dignity to people…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Team Rubicon

    Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    UNICEF USA

    We’re working to make the world better for children. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s work, and other efforts in support of the world’s children, through fundraising, advocacy and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    United Help Ukraine

    United Help Ukraine, Inc. is a charitable organization receiving and distributing donations, food and medical supplies to Ukrainian IDPs, people of Ukraine affected by Russia’s invasion into Eastern…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    United Way Worldwide

    United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. We all benefit when a child succeeds in school, when someone finds a job that will help them…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    USA for UNHCR

    USA for UNHCR helps to save, protect and rebuild the lives of millions of refugees and others forced to flee their homes due to violence and conflict. With help from donors and advocates, like you,…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    World Central Kitchen

    José Andrés founded World Central Kitchen after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with the belief that food can be an agent of change. We have expanded globally and have developed into a group…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    World Food Program USA

    1 in 9 people on the planet will go to bed hungry tonight. But we can change that with your help. World Food Program USA (WFP USA) works to solve global hunger, building a world where everyone has…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

  • “Prayer for Ukraine” performed by Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York

    “Prayer for Ukraine” performed by Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York

  • It is with great sadness, that we announce that this is the last year for the Amazing Charity Race

    It is with great sadness, that we announce that this is the last year for the Amazing Charity Race

    An annoucement this morning from the Board of Directors of the Amazing Charity Race

    Dear Racers,

    No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” – Alfred North Whitehead

    A small group of us wanted to create a unique, family-fun event that challenged you physically and mentally.  We weren’t certain we would run 2 Amazing Charity Races, let alone, make it to year 17!

    After much consideration, The Board of The Amazing Charity Race has decided that this year’s race, to be held on Saturday June 18th, will be our final race.

    We are proud of many things but most proud that we’ve been able to give back to so many deserving charitable groups that helped support the race over the years.  Many volunteer’s time and talents made it possible for tens of thousands of race participants to experience a fun and unique day!  We are grateful to all and want to acknowledge their tremendous work in making our adventure a reality.

    We hope you can help us make this last race a memorable one!  Please spread the word among friends and family to sign up for the race or to join a charitable group in volunteering.  We will need each and every one of you to be successful one last time and give back to the community.

    This year we are going back to our original roots, the race will be run in Loveland and Symmes Township!

    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

    The Board of Directors
    The Amazing Charity Race

  • Loveland Schools Covid-19 Dashboard for March 6, 2022

    Loveland Schools Covid-19 Dashboard for March 6, 2022

    Loveland, Ohio – At the beginning of each week, the Loveland City School District releases its latest Covid 19 Dashboard.

    Note the correction to the 10/3/ report and that community cases increased from 51 to 62.

  • [VIDEO] Meet Dave, Jessie, and Murphy at Loveland’s new Dog Park

    [VIDEO] Meet Dave, Jessie, and Murphy at Loveland’s new Dog Park

    by David Miller

    Loveland Magazine Publisher and Editor David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – It was a chance encounter meeting Dave McGaughy, Jessie, and Murphy at Kiwanis Park Friday morning as I was heading back to the office from the bank. Instead of turning left into the Farm, I thought, “Oh, I wonder if they are installing the fencing in the new dog park,” I thought if the fence installers were there working it would make for a follow-up to the story I wrote last week announcing the dog play area. (Loveland’s first dog park coming soon to the West Loveland Historic District) I turned right – into Kiwanis Park in the West Loveland Historic District.

    The original story I wrote two weeks ago announcing that Loveland would soon open its first dog park was very popular with readers so I knew they were excited about the park and would be interested in reading about any progress about when it would open. Instead of installers, I encountered Dave, Jessie, and Murphy heading into the now completely fenced-in dog park.

    Dave, it turns out is quite the expert on dog parks and told me all about the local ones, from Miami Township to Mason. He went into detail about what he thinks makes a good one and talked about some in Florida he visits.

    Dave declared the Kiwanis Park dog park the best he’s ever taken “his boys” to and was interested to know how he could volunteer to help maintain it. He has experience volunteering at other dog parks.

    Dave lives just outside of Loveland in Goshen Township and was very pleased that the “best” place to take his dogs was so close to home. Dave is a retired custodian at the Loveland Primary/Elementary Campus.

    Read more about the new dog park: Loveland’s first dog park coming soon to the West Loveland Historic District

  • The emergency fund of The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati to support Ukraine

    The emergency fund of The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati to support Ukraine

    With a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine now underway and multiple cities under fire, our concern for the safety of the Jewish community in Ukraine along with all people in the affected areas is accelerating. The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati has established an emergency fund to support the work of our global partners responding with critical services on the ground. 

    100% of all donations will be used to fund the local, regional, and international efforts taking place to protect those at risk.

    100% of funds raised will be allocated through Jewish Federations’ core partners, The Jewish Agency for Israel, The Joint Distribution Committee and World ORT, to provide critical welfare where it is needed most and support to protect and safeguard Ukraine’s Jewish community as well as Jews in neighboring countries.   

    Donate NOW

  • Latin Jazz at LHS on March 11th

    Latin Jazz at LHS on March 11th

    Loveland, Ohio – On Friday, March 11 the Loveland Band Program is appearing live at Loveland High School for a night of Latin Jazz Music for a dinner concert. Tahona Kitchen + Bar is catering the dinner.

    The LHS Lab Jazz Band, LHS Jazz Orchestra, and the Middle School Stage Band will be performing Latin standards.

    Tickets can be purchased at: Lovelandshowchoirs.seatyourself.biz

    Seating and dinner begin at 6 PM and the concert starts at 7.

    Dinner and Concert is $20

    Concert Only is $10

  • Loveland Schools Covid-19 Dashboard for February 27, 2022

    Loveland Schools Covid-19 Dashboard for February 27, 2022

    Loveland, Ohio – At the beginning of each week, the Loveland City School District releases its latest Covid 19 Dashboard.

    Note the correction to the 10/3/ report and that community cases increased from 51 to 62.

  • Masks optional on Loveland school buses, volunteers to return

    Masks optional on Loveland school buses, volunteers to return

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Masks are now optional on Loveland City School District buses. A federal transportation mandate required masks to be worn on school transportation and after-school activities, but that mandate was lifted late in the day last Friday. You can read the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control by following this link. 

    Effective Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the rules for buses will be the same as in school buildings – masks will be allowed, but not required. 

    Parent volunteers will also be allowed to return to school buildings after Spring Break, on April 4. The District is asking that parents reach out to their building principal if they are interested in volunteer opportunities.

    Spring break is Monday, March 28 – Saturday, April 3.

  • King Avenue Bridge improvement will close that portion of the Loveland Bike Trail

    King Avenue Bridge improvement will close that portion of the Loveland Bike Trail

    by David Miller

    Warren County, Ohio – A portion of the Loveland Bike Trail (Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail) is planned to be closed from June 2022 until December 2022, with a two to three-week closure expected in 2023 to tie the new trail into the existing trail.

    A tunnel will be built for a portion of the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail, which will separate the trail from Grandin Road.

    A new parking lot for trail users will be built and the project also will include a new roundabout at the intersection of the Peters Cartridge Factory development (Cartridge Brewing) and parking lot access for the trail.

    “New wider lanes and shoulders will improve safety for vehicles who use the bridge and separating the bike path from the roadway will significantly improve safety for users of the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail,” according to a release from Warren County.

    The King Avenue Bridge carries two lanes of traffic across the Little Miami River in Warren County. The bridge will remain in its current two-lane configuration, but the lanes will be widened, and safety shoulders will be added in both directions. The new structure will be built upstream of the existing bridge crossing.

    In addition, a new 10-foot multi-use path will be built on the new bridge that will separate pedestrians from traffic, and a tunnel will be built for a portion of the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail, which will separate the trail from Grandin Road.

    Traffic will be maintained on the existing roadway for much of 2022, however, King Avenue and Grandin Road near the Little Miami River will each be closed to traffic separately for approximately three to four months in 2023. The closures are necessary so that the new bridge structure can be connected to the existing roadway.

    Access to the development at the Peters Cartridge Factory (Cartridge Brewing) will be limited during different phases of construction.

    Current and Upcoming Construction Activities:

    • Anticipated Construction Duration: March 2022 – December 2023
    • Tree Clearing for Construction Site: March 2022
    • Phase 1 Construction (bridge substructure and roadway fill north of the river): April 2022 – June 2022
    • Various Utility Relocations: April 2022 – July 2022