​The WHY

We are a registered 501 C 3 and We believe in the WHY, that every person on this planet has a reason for being here. A gift, a talent, a purpose that needs to be to shared. We also believe that the world will not be right until that gift is shared and that it is very difficult to seek out ones' purpose or lead a passion filled life if the basic needs of food, movement, water, shelter, safety and belonging are not met consistently.
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We are here to help area children living in poverty meet and exceed their basic needs, allowing them to grow where they are planted.

Play With Purpose

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Providing schools in need with uniforms, league fees, equipment and coaching so that ALL children ages K-6 can play sports.

Food For Thought​

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Increasing the numbers of fruits and vegetables children consume during school, activities, and to send home with them over holiday breaks and long weekends, along with increasing their consumption other “brain” foods to ensure proper brain development, reduce disease risk, improve focus, and reduce anxiety, affording them the opportunity to excel in the classroom.

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Coaching is necessary not just in sports, but in life. Through mentoring/life coaching collaborations we will help children (and their parents/guardians) overcome the obstacles they are faced with and be greater than their current circumstance, becoming their WHY.

People Power​

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The more hands on deck the lighter the work! If you are looking to volunteer, we are thrilled to have you (a little or a lot!) Coach, mentor, connect people to resources, pick up/deliver items (love), play, tutor, prep foods... You have a WHY and we need it!

​BACKGROUND & NEED
YOU CAN NOT TELL A CHILD YOU GAVE THEM FOOD YESTERDAY!

• ​62% of Cincinnati children qualify for food assistance (3rd worst nationally).
• Food insecure children are76% more likely to have cognitive, language and behavior problems.
• Demographic is 90% black, 7% Hispanic and 3% white.
• Impacted neighborhoods are characterized by:

1. No full-service grocery stores within a mile.
2. No community gardens or farmer markets.
3. Minimal car ownership.
4. High poverty rates.
5. Densely populated.
6. High numbers of fast-food restaurants and convenience stores.

CHILDHOOD POVERTY COSTS $1.3 TRILLION A YEAR!

• “Impoverished children grow up having fewer skills and are thus less able to contribute to the productivity of the economy”.
• “They are also more likely to experience frequent health care problems and to engage in crime”.
• “These costs are borne directly by the children, but ultimately by the wider society as well”.
• It is estimated that for every dollar spent on reducing childhood poverty, the country will save at least $7 with respect to the economic costs of poverty”.
  ​https://source.wustl.edu/2018/04/childhood-poverty-cost-u-s-1-03- trillion-in-year-study-finds/

PROGRESS TO DATE
WE ARE THE VILLAGE
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Farmer’s Markets at School

• Quarterly farmer’s markets on school sites bringing fresh produce at 50% of retail prices to school families

Grow Where You are Planted 

• Provide raised beds for an edible garden and hydroponic growing solutions to teach children to grow food

Food For Thought

• Daily healthy snack/fruit for inner city school students 

Fruit for the holiday

• Bag of apples and oranges for each student for weekends, holiday breaks & remote learning breaks

Pandemic Fresh Food Delivery

• delivered fruits, vegetables, healthy breakfast and snack packs to 800 families weekly from March- July 2020

Sports & Tutoring

• Athletic opportunities combined with tutoring and healthy food (basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, flag football)

Remote Learning Center

• Providing a safe place to learn remotely for children in need and tutoring for students 2-5 years behind in math & reading due to poverty

GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

YOU MAKE THE WORLD BETTER FOR CHILDREN, YOU MAKE IT BETTER FOR EVERYONE.

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email: Maketheassist@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyWhy45203/
Twitter: @MyWhy45203
Instagram: @mywhy45203