Magnified Giving is proud to announce the successful distribution of $36,222.85 in grants to 29 unique organizations and nonprofits in Northern Kentucky through the hands of youth participating in their Youth Philanthropy Program. During the 2023-2024 school year, Northern Kentucky schools and community organizations hosted 25 programs to educate and engage youth in philanthropy. Each group received a $1,000 Magnified Giving grant to award to a local nonprofit, and many groups engaged in fundraising to award even larger grants, demonstrating the powerful impact of youth-led philanthropy on the community.
Magnified Giving is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and engaging students in philanthropy. Their Youth Philanthropy Program empowers students to take an active role in philanthropy by researching and connecting with local nonprofits, volunteering, and advocating for their chosen nonprofits to receive grants. This approach not only provides financial support to local organizations but also helps instills a lifelong commitment to giving in young people.
Congratulations to the following schools and community organizations who facilitated Youth Philanthropy Programs in Kentucky, demonstrating a commitment to helping youth in their care grow as responsible citizens and knowledgeable philanthropists:
Badin High School
Beechwood High School
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati – Kenton County Club
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati – Buenger (Newport) Club
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati – Roll Hill Club
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati – Tichner Club
Brighton Center – Dayton Youth Leadership Development
Brighton Center – Newport Youth Leadership Development
Brighton Center – Ockerman Middle School Youth Leadership Development
Brighton Center – Campbell County Middle School
Campbell County Middle School
Conner Middle School (3 programs)
Conner High School
Covington Catholic High School
Dayton High School
Grant County High School
Grant County Middle School
Holmes High School
Navigo (Learning Grow) Ludlow Middle School SOAR Program
Northern Kentucky Cheer Coaches Association Youth Board
Notre Dame Academy (2 programs)
St. Henry District High School
The hundreds of youth who participated in these programs selected the following organizations to receive their grant funding, becoming engaged advocates for their missions:
4 Paws for Ability
A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio
Bluebird Bus of Hope
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Cinderella’s Closet of Northern Kentucky
City Gospel Mission
Conner Youth Service Center
Fridge Industries
Friends of the Castle
Hamilton County Community Action Agency
Henry Hosea House
Homeless Animal Rescue Team
Kentucky Search Dog Association
Larry H. Spears Foundation
Life Forward
Little Brother Friends of the Elderly
Madisonville Education and Assistance Center
Meals on Wheels Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky
Operation Honor Corp. Patriot’s Landing
Parkinson’s Support and Wellness
Pet Partners of Greater Cincinnati
Ronald McDonald House
Sam Hubbard Foundation
St. Bernard Food Pantry
St. Vincent DePaul Cincinnati
Stray Animal Adoption Program
The Barrack’s Project
The Dragonfly Foundation
Yellow Ribbon Support Center
The total funds granted by NKY programs this year have made a significant impact, supporting a diverse range of causes from veteran support to health services and community assistance programs. Lindsey Barta, Director of Communications at Magnified Giving, commented: “We are incredibly proud of the students and schools involved in our Youth Philanthropy Program. Their dedication to understanding community needs and making meaningful contributions is inspiring. The $36,000 distributed this year by programs in Kentucky will support vital services and initiatives across the region, and we know that the effects of this process will have so many ripple effects in the lives of these youth and in Northern Kentucky.”
Magnified Giving continues to foster a culture of generosity and civic responsibility among young people. The success of this year’s grant distribution is a testament to the commitment and hard work of participating schools and students. Magnified Giving facilitated 136 total Youth Philanthropy Programs during the 2023-2024 school year, including the 25 programs based in Northern Kentucky. 5,737 youth engaged in the program, and they granted $196,223 to 152 nonprofits in Ohio and Kentucky. For more information about Magnified Giving and the Youth Philanthropy Program, please visit www.magnifiedgiving.org or contact Lindsey Barta at lindsey@magnifiedgiving.org
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About Magnified Giving:
Magnified Giving is a 501(C)3 educational organization based in Evendale, Ohio, USA, with partner schools in greater Cincinnati, central Ohio, northeast Ohio, and northern Kentucky. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage students in philanthropy, and to touch the hearts and minds of teens, lighten the concerns of others, and magnify the impact of philanthropy. Since its inception in 2008, Magnified Giving has granted more than $1,774,416 to recipient nonprofit agencies through a unique youth-based program. The program has included more than 45,000 students who have learned how to evaluate nonprofit agencies and developed a heart for giving. To learn more about Magnified Giving, please visit us online at www.magnifiedgiving.org, on Facebook (@magnifiedgiving) , X (@magnifiedgiving), or Instagram (@magnifiedgiving).
