Our News & Impact Stories
NKY Soup Kitchen Supports Youth Philanthropy Camp for 4th Year in a Row
This summer, Magnified Giving hosted four weeks of Camp Give, a summer camp centered on the value of giving and philanthropy for the youth of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and one while many nonprofits partner with Magnified Giving to make this camp possible, one in particular continues to provide special support year after year.
Making Waves In The Community And In The Pool - The Ripple Effect Of Your Gifts!
Our name, Magnified Giving, comes from the vision that those gifts that we receive from donors ultimately flow to community nonprofits, but the gift is magnified because we engage students in the grant-making process. Check out this sunny example of the gifts “flowing” to meet needs in our community!
Local Nonprofit Receives Four Grants AND Facilitates Magnified Giving With Their Own Program Participants
One local nonprofit had a special opportunity this year - their clients both gave and received Magnified Giving grant funds! At Magnified Giving, we hope to teach philanthropy to all students in our region, especially high-risk students, who have so much to gain from the empowering benefits of giving and serving. This year, we reached more high-risk students than ever through our Extension Programs, or programs hosted outside of a traditional classroom or club environment.
Mini Cheesecakes Make A Big Impact
For the 2021 Magnified Giving Fall Dinner, we are honored to invite a local small business, Maggie’s Marvelous Mini Cheesecakes, to provide over 200 mini cheesecakes for dessert! Not only do we love these sweet cheesecakes, but we love the founder’s heart to serve her community.
Bearcats Who Care - UC Interns Provide Critical Support To Magnified Giving
This year alone, four UC students joined the long list of Bearcats who have helped shape Magnified Giving and used their skills and talents to advance our mission! We value our connection with UC, and we love having Bearcats in the building!
East Clinton Family Receives Service Dog Thanks To Funds Raised By Magnified Giving Students
In 2018, we shared the inspiring story of how students in the Magnified Giving Program at East Clinton High School raised $4,000 for 4 Paws for Ability in order to fund a service dog placement for the family of a former program participant. Holden the Golden Lab is finally with his family!