Since it was founded in 1997, Northwest Ohio Community Shares has distributed over $1 million for our member agencies and increased community exposure and funding for local non-profit organizations through cooperative federation participation. Below are just some examples of what your money can do!

$1 per week ($52/year) provides:

• Spaying or neutering two animals;
• Two snowsuits for homeless toddlers;
• Cleaning supplies kit for a previously homeless family’s new apartment;
• One teen’s participation in ropes courses to increase self-esteem and teamwork skills.

$2 per week ($104/year) provides:

• Supplies for computer and tutoring classrooms for teens;
• Disposable cameras for children to take on their wish trip;
• Food, treats, leash and collar for one assistance dog in training;
• Subsidized meals for local artists.

$5 per week ($260/year) provides:

• Funds for 7 calls to investigate animal cruelty claims;
• Printing and production costs of 200 Teen Health Guides;
• Funds to raise 3 orphaned opossums or nesting songbirds for release into the wild;
• Bus passes for 6 adults to get to and from employment.

$10 per week ($520/year) provides:

• Means to move a family out of a shelter and into transitional housing;
• A stipend for an aspiring lawyer to work on constitutional cases and issues;
• Co-sponsor one teen for a one year mentoring/hiking program;
• Vaccines to ensure that shelter animals are healthy and ready for adoption.