Community events
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golf outing
Every May, our annual Swinging for Sweetness Golf Outing brings together golfers, supporters, and community leaders for a day of fun, friendly competition, and giving back. Held at the prestigious Clovernook Country Club, this event has become a local favorite—and it typically sells out fast.
Beyond the game, every swing, every putt, and every registration helps us raise critical funds to support children facing medical, economic, and personal hardships. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a first-timer, or just looking to enjoy a day on the course for a meaningful cause, this event is a chance to have fun, connect with the community, and make a real difference.
Don’t miss our 3rd annual Swinging for Sweetness Golf Outing on May 18th, 2026!
tee up for a cause!
Lemon Giving Trees
Every holiday season, our Lemon Giving Tree Campaign brings the community together to brighten the lives of children and families in need. Local businesses host beautifully adorned lemon giving trees, each tagged with a requested item from the organizations we serve—everything from coats, blankets, and toys to gift cards, crafts, and more.
Community members “take a tag,” purchase the gift, and return it to be collected, sorted, and distributed just in time for Christmas. It’s a massive effort, fueled by volunteers, local businesses, and generous supporters—and every gift makes a real difference in the lives of children facing medical, economic, or personal hardship.
Year after year, the campaign continues to grow. This past holiday season alone, our community collected over 3,400 gifts valued at more than $70,000—setting new records and spreading joy to countless kids and families.
The Lemon Giving Tree Campaign is a community effort
— and there’s a place for everyone to help make the holidays brighter for children in need.
Every tag taken, every gift given, and every hour volunteered fuels a powerful ripple of joy and hope in our community.
Host a Lemon Giving Tree at your location and provide a central spot for your employees and customers to give back. Each tree brings your community together and directly supports local children and families.
businesses
Help us collect, sort, and distribute gifts to the organizations we serve. Your time ensures every gift reaches a child in need before the holidays.
volunteers
Take a tag from a Lemon Giving Tree and give a gift that matters—whether it’s a coat, toy, blanket, or gift card, your generosity makes the season magical for kids and families facing hardship.
community members
Join us this holiday season and be part of something extraordinary.
Matthew 25 Ministries
Community impact doesn’t happen alone—it happens through partnership. We work closely with M25M to provide local organizations essential items that directly support the children and families they serve. By providing local partners with essential items—like hygiene products and basic necessities, we help them better serve the children and families who rely on them.
birthday bundles
Every March, in celebration of Payton’s birthday, we launch our Birthday Bundle Campaign—turning one little girl’s special day into joy for hundreds of kids in the community.
A few years ago, we noticed a heartbreaking problem: some children arriving at Cincinnati Recreation Pools didn’t have swimsuits or towels, and were forced to stand outside the fence while their peers made summer memories. We knew we could help change that.
Through the campaign, we raise funds to purchase brand-new swimsuits and towels for kids who need them. Each summer, thanks to our generous supporters, hundreds of children are welcomed in, handed a bundle, and invited to join in the fun—creating lasting summer memories they might otherwise have missed.
It’s a birthday gift that keeps on giving, and a reminder that small acts of kindness can open doors to joy.
