​These experiences allow families to step away from hospital rooms, treatment schedules, and financial stress — and simply be together. Whether it’s a beach trip, a cabin getaway, or another meaningful destination, these moments create lasting memories during some of life’s most difficult seasons.

Why This Matters
Families navigating pediatric cancer or other life-threatening illnesses often face overwhelming emotional and financial strain.

​Quality time together can feel out of reach. CarsonStrong removes that barrier, covering the full cost of these experiences so families can focus on what matters most: each other.

During the event, we heard a powerful story about a young boy named Sam who was facing his second relapse. Through Gift of Time Together, his family was able to spend precious time at their favorite Florida beach. Just days after returning home, Sam passed away. His mother later shared that he had been holding on for that trip — one final, beautiful memory they will carry forever.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

The Power of Collective Giving
Project Give exists to bring women together through giving — and evenings like this are a reminder of why that matters. When we pool our resources and focus our support, we create real, tangible impact for families right here in our community.

Because of your generosity, funding from this event will help support local families through CarsonStrong’s Gift of Time Together program, ensuring that more children and their loved ones can create meaningful memories when time matters most.

Thank You
To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word — thank you. Your presence and generosity continue to make Project Give a powerful force for good.
We are honored to stand alongside organizations like CarsonStrong and grateful for a community that shows up with such heart.

Stay tuned for details about our next event — we can’t wait to continue making a difference together. 

Project Give’s donation will support Dream Bedroom Renovations, transforming bedrooms into personalized, nurturing environments where children can rest, feel secure, and—most importantly—dream bigger. These spaces are more than rooms; they are symbols of stability, dignity, and hope.

A Community-Powered Impact
This campaign was about more than choosing a nonprofit—it was about learning, awareness, and connection. We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to read the stories, share the mission, and cast a vote. Your engagement helps shine a light on the life-changing work happening right here in our community.

We also extend heartfelt appreciation to all of our finalists--Fostering Hope Ohio and Empowering Epilepsy—for their extraordinary dedication and impact. Each organization embodies the spirit of Project Give and the difference we can make together.

Give. Cheer. Continue the Impact.
Congratulations to Believe in Dreams on this well-deserved recognition. Together, we are proving that when women come together through giving, real change happens—one child, one family, and one dream at a time.

Thank you for believing, for giving, and for cheering on a brighter future.  

Learn more about each organization HERE!  Be sure to share with your friends. Winner to be announced December 9, 2025. 

​Project Give, with support from the DeRoche Family, is helping five local organizations deliver food to families in need this Thanksgiving - providing meals, stocking pantries, supporting local families, and offering gift cards for Thanksgiving meals.

Tonight, Hope Farm, Family Promise, Our Community Hunger Center and Emergency Assistance Center are joining us at Aaron & Moses to receive much needed Holiday Meal Gift Cards.

Join us tonight and and be part of giving back this holiday season​! 

Can you stop by tonight and join us? Click here for YES!

Learn more about each organization and the donation: 

Who They Serve

• Individuals and families living with epilepsy across Northeast Ohio
• Caregivers and community members seeking to understand the condition
• People of all ages—from children to seniors—looking for support, education, and empowerment

About the Project
The Patient Education Program helps people with epilepsy and their loved ones learn how to manage their condition through personalized, evidence-based education.
Each participant receives tailored information about their specific seizure type, treatment plan, and proactive lifestyle strategies to improve quality of life.
Program elements include:

• Expert-created educational inserts and materials for families
• Free support groups for all ages (children, teens, adults, parents, and seniors)
• Q&A sessions with top epilepsy specialists
• Resources that help patients clearly communicate with their neurologists

Why It Matters

• There are over 3.4 million people in the U.S. living with epilepsy, many lacking access to clear, personalized education about their condition.
• Empowering Epilepsy bridges this gap—helping individuals and families understand their seizures, advocate for themselves, and find connection and hope.
• Education transforms care: when patients understand their diagnosis, they experience better outcomes, fewer emergencies, and improved confidence in managing daily life.

Lasting Impact

• Helps hundreds of individuals and families across Northeast Ohio live safer, more empowered lives
• Builds community connections that reduce isolation and stigma
• Equips families to communicate effectively with medical teams for better care
• Creates lasting change by making epilepsy education accessible and personal

Funding Request

• Total Project Cost: $92,600
• Requested from Project Give: $5,000
• Use of Funds: Offsets half the cost of printed materials provided to families, ensuring every participant receives educational tools that foster better understanding and communication with their care teams.

Who They Serve

• Youth ages 0–18 in foster care or residential treatment
• Over 15,000 children in Ohio’s foster care system, many facing trauma, instability, and frequent placement changes

About the Project
When children enter foster care, many arrive with nothing—sometimes carrying belongings in trash bags or with empty hands. The Journey Bag Program restores dignity and comfort by providing each child with a high-quality duffel filled with essentials and comfort items like pajamas, blankets, books, hygiene products, and a stuffed animal.
Each $100 bag includes:

• Hygiene and self-care products
• Comfort items (blanket, stuffed animal, book, journal)
• Practical items like flashlights and socks
• A handcrafted duffel and toiletry case made by survivors of human trafficking through The Aruna Project, creating a global ripple of empowerment

Why It Matters

• Many children enter care suddenly and without belongings.
• These thoughtfully curated bags reduce trauma, build confidence, and provide stability during one of the hardest moments in a child’s life.
• Each bag sends a powerful message: You are valued. You are cared for. You are not alone.

Lasting Impact

• Provides comfort and dignity to 900–1,000 children each year
• Eases transition stress for foster care and residential staff
• Offers children a lasting sense of belonging and continuity—something of their very own that travels with them wherever they go

Funding Request

• Total Project Cost: $90,000
• Requested from Project Give: $5,000
• Timeline: Ongoing, July 2025 – June 2026

Who They Serve

• Economically disadvantaged youth ages 8–18 who have survived non-medical trauma
• Children experiencing challenges like parental loss, abuse, neglect, unstable housing, or exposure to violence
• Youth who often lack access to enrichment opportunities or basic comforts

About the Project
For many children served by Believe in Dreams, having a bed of their own is one of their biggest wishes.
The Dream Bedroom Renovations Project transforms these wishes into reality—creating safe, comfortable, and inspiring bedrooms where children can rest, recharge, and dream bigger.
With Project Give funding, Believe in Dreams can:

• Complete 6 full bedroom makeovers, or
• Provide 10 individual beds to children in need
  Each renovation is personalized to reflect the child’s style, interests, and personality—turning an empty space into a true sanctuary.

Why It Matters

• 1 in 6 youth in the program dream of having a bed of their own
• Many experience housing instability or lack basic necessities
• A safe, comfortable bedroom supports better sleep, mental health, and self-worth
• Every renovation is a tangible reminder: You are valued. You deserve comfort. You deserve to dream.

Lasting Impact

• Creates a stable, personalized space for 6–10 children by June 2026
• Encourages emotional healing, self-confidence, and a sense of normalcy
• Reinforces that every child deserves safety, rest, and a place to call their own

Funding Request

• Total Project Cost: $5,000
• Requested from Project Give: $5,000
• Timeline: Ongoing, with completion by June 2026