Everybody has them and nobody wants them. Overflowing drawers, a bedroom closet you’d be embarrassed for your mom to see, and the storage closet that explodes when you open the door. Whether you’re preparing your home for sale and need to clear some things out or you’re just doing a little spring (or fall) cleaning, we’ve got a list of local charities who would love to receive your clutter. I mean, treasures. Most of us have heard about the major organizations such as Vietnam Veterans of America, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul. But, did you know you can schedule pick-ups online?... [more...]

This Saturday is the Postal Service’s annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. Don’t forget to pick up a few items, and leave them for your postal carrier on Saturday. Your donations will stay in our area and will be taken to the Freestore Foodbank. The USPS has partnered with Feeding America, the Campbell’s Soup Company and other sponsors for this 19th annual food drive. Appropriate items include anything non-perishable and shelf-stable, such as soup, pasta or cereal. Make sure the items are not expired or in damaged packages, and NO glass jars! Put them in a sturdy... [more...]

If you’re planning on hitting Happy Hour on Wednesday, why not consider one that is raising money for Earthquake victims in Haiti. On January 20, attend the Happy Hour at BlackFinn — your five dollar donation at the door will get you half price drinks and free appetizers. All donations go to the Red Cross and its efforts for the earthquake victims. Happy Hour is from 5:30 to 9:00, and BlackFinn is located at 19 E 7th St, downtown. For more information about the Red Cross relief effort, visit Redcross.org. For more information about local and national efforts, read more at Cincinnati.com.  Read More →

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? I’m going to be working with a friend’s volunteer group at the Freestore Foodbank on Saturday, October 17. Join me and a couple of my team members! This project is a food-sorting day, and this is how it works: You and fellow volunteers stand along a conveyor belt. Your job will be to pull a certain type of food and pack it in to boxes. You’ll also have to quality check the package and look for expiration dates. More energetic volunteers can help move full boxes or empty the large collection bins of food onto the beginning of the belt. The... [more...]

While you’re thinking about finding a buyer for your local home, or looking for what a particular Cincinnati neighborhood can do for you as a buyer, take a moment to think of what you may have the opportunity to do for others in the city this time of year. Looking for ways to reduce holiday and/or realty stresses? Think about helping out those in need this holiday season, or simply take the time to find out what local organizations are doing for Tri-state residents. The Freestore/Foodbank is very busy this time of year. They will provide food boxes for approximately 16,000 families in need this... [more...]

Q: Is this a religious charity? Q: Don’t they charge tuition? Why does a private school need help? Q: Why is this school important? Why should I care? Q: How will my money be used? Q: Where and how so I donate? Q: Is this a religious charity? A: No. Only 60 percent of St. Cecilia’s student body is Catholic, and the school serves a diverse population – 28 percent African Americans, 62 percent Caucasian and 10 percent other ethnicities – that would otherwise be bereft of quality education. The school also offers programs for students with disabilities, something... [more...]

As a real estate agent and a resident in your community, I am always looking for ways to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood. Recently, the dire need of a local school came to my attention, and I have directed my efforts to raise funds to buy school supplies for students at St. Cecilia School in Oakley. By creating AmyBSells Giving Back charity fund, my goal is to raise $10,000 to outfit approximately 200 students with pencils, pens, folders, notebooks and other supplies on the first day of the 2008-2009 school year. Surprisingly, not all private schools have it easy. St. Cecilia has... [more...]

Supplying 200 Student With Supplies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Broghamer, Founder AmyBSells Giving Back office: (513) 377-3637 fax: (513) 332-9033 e-mail: amy@amybsells.com Web site: http://www.amybsells.com/ Charity to provide school supplies to 200 students Local Realtor bridges the gap between education, community and the economy Cincinnati, Ohio, May 28, 2008 – Not all private schools have it easy. Though St. Cecilia School in Oakley is located between the affluent neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout, its students are primarily from low-income families. St. Cecilia has... [more...]