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LPD Prepares to Host Annual “Stuff the Cruiser” Food Drive!

Cassie Mattia is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine and lives in Historic Downtown

by Cassie Mattia

Loveland, Ohio – It’s that time of year again for the Annual “Stuff the Cruiser” Food Drive sponsored by the Loveland Police Division and the Loveland Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association!

The food drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th at the Loveland Kroger store from 9 AM until 1 PM. There will be many smiling volunteers set up outside Kroger to accept all donations. The donations that are collected will be taken to LIFE Food Pantry where they will be both sorted and dated.

LIFE Food Pantry volunteer, Connie Rotterman is more than excited for this particular food drive because there have been so few since February in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This food drive will really help fill our pantry shelves and feed the over 300 families in Loveland that depend on LIFE Food Pantry each month for food,” Rotterman said.

If you would like to provide over 300 families with the food they need please take a few minutes out of your day to stop by Loveland Kroger on July 18th between 9 AM and 1 PM to donate food items!

Click the image below to read about all of the programs offered by LIFE Food Pantry…

Jun 29, 2020
The project is called Therapy Swings for Deaf Children

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

My name is Vincent Proctor and I’m working on my Boy Scout Eagle Project. The project benefits Ohio Valley Voices school for deaf children, located Miami Township just outside of Loveland.

GoFundMe donations will be sent directly to the school and be designated for this project. All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt digitally.

Funds are only being collected through October 8, 2018, so please donate today!

You could also help by sharing this campaign on Facebook and Twitter.

The project is called Therapy Swings for Deaf Children. The swings will benefit the children by helping in the therapy treatment for a condition called Sensory Integration Disorder, which is common in deaf children.

The cost of an institutional grade swing set, installation supplies and equipment plus a large area of playground mulch bring the budget for this project much higher than is typical for Eagle projects. I really want to make this project happen for the kids but need the generous support of the community in order to achieve it.

I have opened a GoFundMe account to facilitate the funding. Could you please help get the word out? Here is the URL:

gofundme.com/therapy-swings-fund

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely,

Vincent Proctor

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Sep 25, 2018
Charitable giving: Where head and heart meet
How can a person support organizations that help people in need? Some may choose to give their time and abilities through volunteer service while others may provide financial support. Charitable giving provides an opportunity to engage both your head and your heart in making a difference. The following tips from Thrivent Financial can help donors make the most of their charitable gifts:
- Choose a reputable organization. Never give to an organization without first knowing its purpose and effectiveness. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance can help you evaluate your options.
- Budget for donations. Systematic gifts spread throughout the year may help donors give more than if they give a one-time gift based on their financial leftovers.
- Keep good records. To deduct donations for tax purposes, people must keep an appropriate record of their contributions. The type and value of one’s gift may require specific forms of acknowledgement from the recipient organization. For details, see Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 526.
- Take advantage of tax benefits. In order for a charitable donation to be tax-deductible, the charity must be recognized by the IRS as a qualified organization. Most organizations can confirm their status or you can verify independently at IRS.gov.
- Give generously and wisely. From wills, living trusts, charitable gift annuities, endowments,and mini-foundations, to gifts of appreciated stock, retirement funds or real estate, there are many vehicles through which individuals can make charitable gifts.
Special care should be given when determining the option that meets one’s financial circumstances. Gifting some assets to IRS-recognized charities may potentially reduce capital gains tax. Life insurance may also be an excellent option to magnify a gift.
- Consult with experts. Always consult with a financial, legal and/or tax professional before putting a gifting plan into action.
When moved to make a difference, donors should remember there are many options for making a financial gift. Just be sure to explore the options and enlist appropriate support along the way. By fully planning a charitable gift, a person can ensure their head and their heart are satisfied.

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This article was prepared by Thrivent Financial for use by Loveland representative FR-Libby Greiwe. She has offices at 423 Wards Corner Rd. in Loveland and can also be reached at (513) 239-2933 or via email at ThriventLovelandAssociates@thrivent.com.

About Thrivent Financial
Thrivent Financial is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously. As a membership organization, it offers its more than 2.3 million member-owners a broad range of products, services and guidance from financial representatives nationwide. For more than a century it has helped members make wise money choices that reflect their values while providing them opportunities to demonstrate their generosity where they live, work and worship. For more information, visit Thrivent.com/why. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Jul 10, 2018
It’s Adopt-A-Senior Time!
There are only 13 weeks separating us from the beauty of fall and the gift-giving season! It’s not too early to begin thinking about the difference you will make in the life on an older adult this Christmas season.

Once again, Clermont Senior Services will facilitate the Adopt-A-Senior, gift giving program, in which, over 600 needy older adults in Clermont County will receive necessary items from the generous donors in our community.

Donors who wish to participate are asked to contact Kathy Angel, Volunteer Coordinator at Clermont Senior Services, by calling, 536-4021. Donors will receive the first name of a gift recipient along with a wish list. The list is comprised of mostly basic, needed items along with a few “fun” gifts that may include books, games or favorite snacks.

Donors return their wrapped gifts to Clermont Senior Services where staff and volunteers then deliver the packages to the recipients beginning in December.

Other opportunities to give during this season include:
- Gift pantry donations – these donations include things like personal care items, cleaning supplies, new bedding, pet food, paper supplies, flashlights and new clothing. These items are distributed by Case Managers on an as-needed basis to Clermont Senior Services customers.
- Gift Bags – Donors have the opportunity to fill gift bags with personal care items for a man or woman. Be sure to mark the bag with the appropriate gender.
- Cash donations – Occasionally, customers are in need of larger items such as mattresses, chairs, etc. These donations are used for that purpose.
- Gift cards – Grocery store gift cards are a quick, easy way to make an impact. Case managers recognize the needs of our customers and will distribute the cards as needed.
Corporate donors and individuals alike, are encouraged to participate in the 2017 Adopt-A-Senior program. Please call Kathy Angel for more information: 536-4021

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Oct 31, 2017

Here are ways your neighbors are responding to Hurricane Harvey

Texas National Guard soldiers conduct rescue operations in flooded areas around Houston, Texas 27 August, 2017. (Photos by 1Lt. Zachary West, 100th MPAD

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine asked readers to send us information about ways our community can support relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. Here are the responses.

From Susan Grosse:

Red Cross plays a huge role in rescue and relief for disasters. The Cincinnati/Ohio Valley Chapter has many staff and volunteers with a high level of expertise. 19 from our region have already been deployed.

Monetary donations on the Red Cross website are preferred, are invaluable and go directly toward the relief effort budget. Red Cross does not take in miscellaneous items from the public. They use the power of the monetary donations to buy the absolute right items needed for the current disaster. The monetary donations go a lot further because Red Cross can take advantage of reduced cost as they will buy in bulk.

www.redcross.org

for questions, call the local office (513) 579-3000

From Donna Bednar and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church:

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will only be collecting monetary donations. Checks can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 101 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland,OH 45140 referencing Lutheran Disaster Response: Hurricane Response, U.S. We then will send 100% of the donation to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America where 100% of the donations go to the victims. Please also read this message from our Pastor. Pastor Jonathan Eilert: Reminders that you might want to share with your readers about disaster response

From Tim Canada

Bond Furniture in conjunction with Loveland Hardware will be collection points for relief items for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Deliveries of donated items will be taken to Mathew 25 Ministries multiple times over the next 30 days. Cash donations will be collected at both locations and checks made out to Matthew 25 Ministries.

Bond Furniture and Mattress Galleries is at 113 Karl Brown Way. (513-683-2233)

Store Hours:Monday and Thursday 10am-8pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and closed on Sunday.

Loveland Hardware is at 131 Broadway.

Store Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday – Saturday 8am-5pm, and closed on Sunday.

Accepting slightly used and new clothes, toiletries, shoes, blankets, pillows, canned foods with tear off tops, water, ready to eat meals (non frozen), boxed diapers, baby wipes, and Checks made out to Mathew 25 Ministries.

From Rev. Dr. Deborah Uchtman at Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church

Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church wants to help bring hope and healing to the Texas families who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. The way in which we will help is that we will contribute funds to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) who will deploy their National Response Team members to the Texas area as soon as is humanly possible. PDA is known for their rapid response in tragic situations and is a part of the Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (USA). If anyone would like to support PDA’s emergency response and recovery efforts they may donate by check, gifts can be designated to DR000169-Harvey. You may send it to: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA, 15264-3700. Let us be generous as we share our love and support with those struggling in Texas.

From Keara Gibbs and Mosaic Church:

We are working with Ray Nevers from Mosaic, who will be going to Houston, TX on Friday with a Uhaul to take Canned food, Bottled Water, Clothes, Personal hygiene items, Bedding, Inflatable Mattress, Pet Food, Etc and will return by Monday. PLEASE BRING DONATIONS TO CHURCH TOMORROW OR THURSDAY BETWEEN 9-5. **ALSO WE WOULD YOU CONSIDER GIVING FINANICALLY TO THIS IMPORTANT EFFORT. YOU CAN TEXT TO GIVE USING THE NUMBER (513)259-2133, TYPE THE AMOUNT YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE AND TYPE HURRICANE RELIEF…OR YOU CAN USE OUR MOSAIC CINCINNATI APP. 100% OF ALL MONEY WILL GO DIRECTLY TO HOUSTON ON FRIDAY FOR RELIEF EFFORTS. ****WE NEED ONE ADDITIONAL MAN TO GO, WHO CAN ASSIST IN THE DRIVE, AND BE A BLESSING. ALL YOUR EXPENSES WILL BE COVERED BY CHURCH. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO GO… EMAIL- MANDY@MOSAICCINCINNATI.COM Thank you for in advance for helping us help others. Pastor Shayne

Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to Hurricane Harvey. Our Disaster Response Team departed at noon on Tuesday, August 29 with our full fleet of specialized vehicles. The trucks were loaded with an initial load of supplies, including personal care kits, cleaning products, first aid and safety kits, diapers, paper products, and tarps. Initial plans are to head towards Rockport and Aransas Pass and then follow along Harvey’s path of destruction.

DISASTER RELIEF DONATIONS

Our volunteer and donation drop-off hours have been extended for Hurricane Harvey relief. We are open for donations Monday – Thursday from 9 AM – 7 PM, Friday 9 AM – 4 PM, Saturday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Monday (Labor Day) from 9 AM – 4 PM.

We will accept the following for disaster relief:

Monetary Donations*: Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Non-Perishable Food: PULL TOP canned vegetables, fruits etc.; ready to eat dry goods such as nuts, peanut butter, dried fruits, granola and trail mixes, jerky, ready to eat snacks; bottled water; ready- to-eat meals or MREs etc.
Personal Care Products: Antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion etc.
Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach (powdered form is preferred), mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves etc.
Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels etc.
Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion etc.
First-Aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs etc.

*Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts for Hurricane Relief may do so by writing “Hurricane Relief” in the memo line of their check or by typing it in the “in honor of” field of our online giving form. Please mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. 100% of donated funds designated for Hurricane Relief will be used for the purpose intended.

REMOTE DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

LOCATION:Advantage Resourcing 2337 Buttermilk Crossing Crescent Springs, KY 41017	DROP OFF TIMES:August 28 – September 16 Monday— Friday 8 AM —4:30 PM	CONTACT:Tonya Hensley \| 859-578-3300 northernkentucky@advantageresourcing.com
LOCATION:Fairfield West Baptist Church 5345 Muskopf Road Fairfield, OH 45014	DROP OFF TIMES:Friday, Sept 1 – 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday, Sept 2 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday, Sept 3 12 PM – 4 PM Monday, Sept 4 10 AM – 2 PM	CONTACT:Angie Kenworthy \| 513-509-0465 angiekenworthy@gmail.com
LOCATION:Goshen Township 1849 Rt 28 Goshen OH 45122	DROP OFF TIMES:August 28 – September 24 Monday—Friday 24/7	CONTACT:Steve Pegram, Chief \| 513-722-3500 Steve.pegram@goshen-oh.gov
LOCATION:St. Bernard-Elmwood Place City Schools & Bethel-Tate Roger Bacon Stadium 35 E. Mitchell Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45217	DROP OFF TIMES:Thursday Aug. 31^st ONLY 5:30 PM—8 PM	CONTACT:Matthew Koenig \| 513-582-4050

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Aug 31, 2017

Tag: donations

Click the image below to read about all of the programs offered by LIFE Food Pantry…