OH12 Lends a Helping Hand at the Holidays from Mansfield to Zanesville
Members of Indivisible OH12 are an exceptionally generous group. Every year you reach deep to support your community in the name of Indivisible OH12. Thank you! This year we've put together a list that represents the North, South, East and Western most points of our far-flung district. We hope you will find pleasure in supporting groups close to home and also those a bit further away. Please indicate your gift is with Indivisible OH12 so we can keep track!
Perfect Peace Prison Project (Mansfield area) Goal: $500-1000
"Helping individuals navigate the challenges of reintegration while building stronger and safer communities." PPPP helps individuals who are incarcerated or have recently returned to the community. It also helps the families of those who are incarcerated.
PPPP's founder, Latonya Palmer said a bit more: "Perfect Peace Prison Project {PPPP} was founded in 2019 during the Pandemic and prisoners were given one meal and a sack lunch for the day due to the virus. As a result, through donations, we were able to send food boxes to incarcerated loved ones. Our next project was the Easter basket give-a-way that was a huge success also. We provided 60 baskets to the children of incarcerated loved ones (COIP). Beyond these projects, I communicate and provide assistance such as clothing, housing, transportation, and resources to those who have been released. Moving forward, we are hoping to grow and do more this upcoming year. However, we are a small organization and all of our funding is through donations. Thank you for your generous offer to assist the needy and oppressed."
Palmer, who is a member of Mid-Ohio Indivisible and has worked closely with Amy Burns, has her finger on the pulse of where the need is greatest. Make checks out to Perfect Peace Prison Project with Indivisible OH12 on the memo line. Mail to PPPP c/o Latonya Palmer, 119 Lind Ave., Mansfield 44903.
Newark Homeless Outreach Goal: $500-1000
"Meeting people where they are, serving everyone with dignity and respect." Mail checks to the United Church of Granville, 115 W. Broadway, Granville, OH, 43023. To properly direct donations, put both “Newark Homeless Outreach” and “Indivisible 12” in the memo/note line. (UCG is a non-proselytizing, progressive activist church that has hosted several of OH12 East’s events, and to which many of our members belong.)
Homeless Hands of Zanesville Goal: $500-1000
"Homeless hands a 501c3 non-profit that works to rebuild the lives of our homeless community. Every person has a story. We spend hours on the streets, getting to know each homeless person, and finding out what their needs are. We provide tents, clothing, food, blankets and necessities. We also help obtain identifications, assist in finding employment, housing, and transportation." Donate via their website or mail a check to 522 Woodlawn Ave., Zanesville 43701. Put “Indivisible 12” on the memo line of a check or in the note blank on PayPal!
People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County Goal: $500-1000
"Assisting families and individuals of Delaware County in a collaborative effort by providing personal emergency assistance with dignity and respect in their time of need." Donate at this link. In the optional section at the bottom, choose "In Honor of" and write in Indivisible OH12!
Kaleidoscope Youth Center Goal: $500-1000
This drop in center supports youth from across the entire district -- and all of Ohio. A safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth with programming primarily focusing on social activities and discussions, leadership development, life-skills, mutual support, as well as, health and wellness education. Donate on our special OH12 page HERE. (Make sure to indicate if you wish a one-time or recurring donation.)
We will report back to you on how these fundraisers are going! Many thanks in advance for your wonderful generosity!