Kindergarten Kamp is a collaboration between United Way, Lima City Schools and Head Start. Children entering kindergarten in the fall attend classes in the summer, taught by city school teachers and Head Start teachers, to better prepare the children to begin school in the fall.
Fire Victim
The American Red Cross provides assistance to victims of fire. Having lost everything to a house fire, the Red Cross arrived at the scene before the fire was out to help the victim with lodging, clothing and assistance.
Sgt. Glen Sunderland
Sgt. Sunderland was serving in Iraq when he received word that his father-in-law had passed away and he was concerned about getting home to be with his family. His family in Lima had contacted the American Red Cross and in turn, the Red Cross was in contact with military officials. Within 36 hours Sgt Sunderland was home and with his family. Sgt. Sunderland said, "I'm totally amazed at the speed that the Red Cross worked to get me home. I was so thankful to be able to be with my wife and family."
Backpack Program
On Wednesday mornings volunteers come to the Food Bank and pack 152 backpacks with food. They do this so that children who may not have anyting to eat on the weekends can take the backpacks home with them on Friday afternoon. The children bring the empty backpacks back to school on Monday and the volunteers refill them on Wednesday.
