March 14, 2017
Breakfast With the Bunny
Reservations Are Being Accepted
H2O volunteers are looking forward to serving pancakes
O n April 8th, 2017, the City of Lakewood's H2O (Help to Others) program will transform the Women's Pavilion at Lakewood Park into a seasonal springtime wonderland. Youth volunteers will serve a breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, fruit, and beverages, including delicious coffee from the Root Cafe.  Raffle baskets will be showcased in the center of the room, and they are always a highlight of the event. Each one is beautifully decorated and features items generously donated from local businesses. Keepsake photos with the Bunny will be available for $5.00 and will be mailed after the event. Families are also welcome to take their own photos against the lovely backdrop.

Once again, First Federal of Lakewood  is generously sponsoring Breakfast with the Bunny, allowing more of the funds raised at the event to directly support H2O's year-round programming.
 
There will be four breakfast seatings with the Bunny: 8:30am-9:30am, 9:30am-10:30am, 10:45am-11:45am, and 11:45am-12:45pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased online from  The Lakewood Foundation . Deadline for reservations is April 5th. Please call (216)529-6045 for more information.


Support H2O Volunteers, Kick-It

Fundraisers planned for children's cancer research

H2O volunteers have been busy recruiting teams, setting up fundraisers at local businesses, designing their own events, and letting their networks know why they are collecting dontions. Cancer research for children is poorly funded, and that is reflected in the outdated treatments they receive - and H2O volunteers are determined to help. All proceeds from their fundraising will go to the Kick-It organization to fund pediatric cancer research. Participants who raise money will play kickball on Saturday, April 1st.

Donors are welcome to support the fundraising by donating to an individual, a team, or to the overall event on the Kick-It site. Another way to support H2O's Kick-It is to attend business fundraisers set up by the volunteers, including Jammy Buggars on March 21st and Angelo's on March 22nd. We will update our Facebook event page with more events as they are confirmed.

Special thanks to Lakewood Urgent Care and Rebound Physical Therapy for sponsoring H2O's Kick-It!

 
H2O volunteers presented at Cleveland City Hall
Human Trafficking Awareness 
H2O volunteers researched the topic of forced labor to create a presentation at the Human Trafficking Awareness Program. This event, planned by the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, was hosted at Cleveland City Hall. The theme was Keep a Light Shining, and it was truly a memorable, inspiring, and educational experience. The photo above shows attendees holding candles as a symbol of hope.    
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
63  Students Volunteered on Holiday
H2O volunteers spent Martin Luther King, Jr. Day volunteering for numerous projects and agencies, including Ohio City Bike Co-op, Lakewood Historical Society, My Best Friends Bowl, Joseph House, Family Life Child Care Center, and more. Special thanks to the City of Lakewood, H2O adult volunteers, ServeOhio, Ron Lewis's Government Classes at Lakewood High School, and LHS's Race and Diversity Club. More photos can be found on H2O's facebook page.


Contact:
Emmie Hutchison, H2O Coordinator
Lakewood Division of Youth, 12900 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH
216-529-6045