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A Dream of Giving Hope
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Back when OTR wasn't the place to visit, Jim Day worked at Parkway & 12th Street at MacGregor & Goldsmith.
He saw so many in need and knew he would help one day.
All of his life, Jim has been a kind and compassionate individual involved in the community. He always remembered Tender Mercies, so when it became possible to give back, Jim and his wife Elaine started donating to Tender Mercies. They have given generously for over 20 years and are thankful for the opportunity to help our residents rebuild their lives.
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Tears of Sorrow to Tears of Joy
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Even after being abused, over medicated and left with nothing, June remains full of courage, strength, and compassion. Determined to fulfill her dream, she became a teacher despite heartache and constant struggles.
After her
mother's death, father's murder, rape, and collapsing in front of her
students, June became homeless after resigning from her job to recover. Trying to help a neglected child, June was threatened with a gun. June had to run; the child's parents were drug traffickers.
She was saved by Tender Mercies.
"My tears turned from sorrow to tears of joy. Turning that key in my own door at 1214 Race Street felt like I had been set free."
June
is now an involved community member as a Board member of various groups, the Artist in Residence at Peaslee Neighborhood Center, and a piano student.
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30th Birthday Bash
Coordinated by the Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Bankers Association
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| Over 400 guests filled the Montgomery Inn Boathouse on September 26th to celebrate 30 years of Security, Dignity and Community. The 30th Birthday Bash, presented by Union and Guardian Savings Banks and American Mortgage Service Company, featured an auction, dancing and the story of Rick, a resident with a steady job and plans to get his Master's degree. |
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Volunteer of the Year
SonRise Church, an innovative and creative
group, serves a meal twice a month. Led by
Jim Greers,
they always do something
unique and special
for the residents to make
the experience
a social gathering.
Led by Sister Melanie Bair, Prasco serves
lunch monthly to all 150 residents at Tender
Mercies.
In addition to
providing healthy
meals
and a
sense
of community,
they
encourage all
of their
staff to
serve
a meal
throughout the year.
Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Ebony Smith
Ebony Smith, a Residential Support Worker
at Tender Mercies, is a model employee. She
is hardworking, productive, helpful and
focused. Ebony earned the most star rewards
this past year -
a new program that recognizes
employees who
go above and beyond to
demonstrate security, dignity and community.
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Community Partner of the Year
Community support has been part of
Bartlett
& Co's. culture since 1898. They
support the
arts, social
services, civic
endeavors and education. Bartlett helps
shape Tender Mercies vision
by
serving
on committees, boards
and
in leadership positions.
Neighborhood Partner of the Year
Tender Mercies is fortunate to have the
support of many groups and organizations.
Jim Prues and Kurt Angermeier with
Panoptic Media, went above and beyond
by donating their time and
expertise to create
a new video to help tell our story.
WATCH TENDER MERCIES VIDEO
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Charitable Suds @ Rhinegeist Benefits Tender Mercies
Coordinated by Tender Mercies Associate Board, 300 people attended Charitable Suds on October 22nd,
enjoying a variety of Rhinegeist's popular craft beer, Eli's Barbeque and
raffles featuring a Tailgating cooler and footballs signed by Andy Dalton and Tommy Tuberville
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Thank you Rhinegiest & Eli's for donating nearly $2,000
of the proceeds.
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Members of the Associate Board
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The Perfect Match
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Rhinegeist Tap Room
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