In November 2024, the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth presented a $200 donation in support of The Potter’s House Ministries and its Veterans Outreach event. Angie Duduit, Kiwanis Board Member, presented the donation to Erika Stepp (left), Executive Director, and Kristen McGlone (center), AmeriCorps VISTA.
The Potter’s House Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit compassionate ministry center overseen by the Sciotoville Church of the
Nazarene and its elected Board of Directors. With the help of volunteers, this organization provides the community with several free resource programs such as free tax preparation, HEAP/PIPP application assistance, assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment, and more to combat financial hardships. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
The Salvation Army
The Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth served as a Silver sponsor for the Salvation Army of Scioto County’s “Be A Sign” program during the 2024 Christmas season. Our Kiwanis logo was proudly displayed on signs at all eight community locations where volunteers rang the bells to raise much-needed funding for the Salvation Army.
Matt Hammer, Co-chair of our Community Services Committee, presented this donation to Major Misty Simco, Kiwanis member and Co-Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army Portsmouth Corps.
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $500 donation to the Piketon Plant’s Christmas Gifts for Children organization which has been coordinated by Gary Crandall since its inception 32 years ago. Since then, the program has delivered gifts to 90,000 kids, and 2800 were on the list for this past year, including 1,200 from Scioto County. Gary is pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
The kids are referred by 50 organizations from seven counties. Many of the kids are sponsored by individuals who choose their names from Christmas trees at the plant, local credit unions, and around the community. The program volunteers personally shop for the kids who are not sponsored. They also work with Maxine Malone at the 14th Street Community Center and the Portsmouth Fire Department to sort and deliver gifts to 400 children in Portsmouth.
In December, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to the Shop with a Cop program, coordinated by Portsmouth Police Officer Mike Queen, pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell. On December 19, Mike and other local law enforcement took approximately 150 local children to Walmart to shop for Christmas. The children were referred by Portsmouth City Schools, where Officer Queen serves as a School Resource Officer.
He said this program also helps children to see law enforcement as the good guys. All funding comes from donations and is used 100 percent for the kids. If you would like to help the 2025 program, you can donate to this program at WesBanco or drop off your donation to Amanda at the Police Chief’s office in the Municipal Building on Second Street.
Baseball for the Needy
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $400 donation to Kiwanis Member Al Oliver to support the Baseball for the Needy Program held on December 23 in Tracy Park. Pictured from left are Todd Medley, Al, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Dry Run Church of Christ
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to Kiwanis Member Sharon Carver in support of the Dry Run Church of Christ and its program to provide coats and shoes for local school children in need. Pictured from left are Al Oliver, Todd Medley, Sharon, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Donate to the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth
Are you interested in helping the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth support our area kids? If so, you can complete the form below to make a difference in your community. Our club is not a 501(c)(3). This means your donation will not be tax-deductible, but it will be wisely invested to help our local children. If you would like your donation to be tax-deductible, please contact the Scioto Foundation to contribute to our club.
If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth and mail to us at P.O. Box 782, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
Donate to Kiwanis
Request a Donation
If you are a local organization that supports our area children and would like to request a donation from our club, please complete the information below and select the SUBMIT button to forward your request for consideration.
Our guest speaker this week was Tammy Moore Morton, Director of the Scioto County Job & Family Services office. She spoke about elder abuse, which impacts individuals aged 60 or older. Our local office receives more than 30 referrals every month. Sadly, much of this abuse occurs at the hands of family members.
Exploitation is the #1 type of elderly abuse, followed by self-neglect, neglect, and physical abuse. Women are victims more often than men, and older adults without family or friends nearby are often exploited, as well as people with dementia. Fire is also a risk, as many fatal fires in the state are caused by people smoking while they are on oxygen. A simple $4 thermal fuse coupling that will fit on the hose and turn off the oxygen is a lifesaver for these individuals.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. SCDJFS will be participating in this day by wearing PURPLE on Friday, June 13, to bring awareness to the challenges that this vulnerable population faces. What can you do? Observe, listen, and check on your elderly family and neighbors. Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation by calling 1-855-Ohio-APS or 1-855-644-6277.
In other news: - The department's five child support investigators collected $8.3 million for kids in Scioto County in 2024, and August is Child Support Awareness Month. - JFS is working with Community Action on the Dads Matter program, a fatherhood initiative. - In April, JFS was providing public assistance (cash, food, and medical support) to 17,251 people in the county. There were nearly 30,000 Medicaid recipients and 711 cash assistance recipients. The criteria for cash assistance are stronger, and recipients can only receive it now for a total of 36 months. - Our county JFS won a Top award from the state. They have a 95% response rate to SNAP requests (higher than the state average), and their fraud department has recovered over $100,000 over the past year for fraudulent use of SNAP cards. -- There are currently 223 children in custody, nearly a 50% decrease from when JFS took over Children Services three years ago. However, placement costs are astronomical, especially for special needs children. - JFS is working with eight other counties in Southeast Ohio to establish a wellness campus in Gallia County, a 16-bed facility where children can go for short-term stays. - JFS is working with Community Action to establish a child advocacy center where abuse cases can be discussed and investigated in a safe space, and supervised visitation will be provided.
Donations
Recent Donations
Potter’s House
In November 2024, the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth presented a $200 donation in support of The Potter’s House Ministries and its Veterans Outreach event. Angie Duduit, Kiwanis Board Member, presented the donation to Erika Stepp (left), Executive Director, and Kristen McGlone (center), AmeriCorps VISTA.
The Potter’s House Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit compassionate ministry center overseen by the Sciotoville Church of the
Nazarene and its elected Board of Directors. With the help of volunteers, this organization provides the community with several free resource programs such as free tax preparation, HEAP/PIPP application assistance, assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment, and more to combat financial hardships. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
The Salvation Army
The Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth served as a Silver sponsor for the Salvation Army of Scioto County’s “Be A Sign” program during the 2024 Christmas season. Our Kiwanis logo was proudly displayed on signs at all eight community locations where volunteers rang the bells to raise much-needed funding for the Salvation Army.
Matt Hammer, Co-chair of our Community Services Committee, presented this donation to Major Misty Simco, Kiwanis member and Co-Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army Portsmouth Corps.
Find out more about what the Salvation Army does at portsmouth.salvationarmy.org.
Christmas Gifts for Children
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $500 donation to the Piketon Plant’s Christmas Gifts for Children organization which has been coordinated by Gary Crandall since its inception 32 years ago. Since then, the program has delivered gifts to 90,000 kids, and 2800 were on the list for this past year, including 1,200 from Scioto County. Gary is pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
The kids are referred by 50 organizations from seven counties. Many of the kids are sponsored by individuals who choose their names from Christmas trees at the plant, local credit unions, and around the community. The program volunteers personally shop for the kids who are not sponsored. They also work with Maxine Malone at the 14th Street Community Center and the Portsmouth Fire Department to sort and deliver gifts to 400 children in Portsmouth.
Gary said all donations go 100% to the kids, and none goes to overhead. The program even provides bicycles, coats, shoes, and socks for some of the children. To donate to this program, visit any local Atomic Credit Union or go to the Christmas Gifts for Children- Serving Southern Ohio & Northern Kentucky page on Facebook to donate through PayPal.
Shop with a Cop
In December, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to the Shop with a Cop program, coordinated by Portsmouth Police Officer Mike Queen, pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell. On December 19, Mike and other local law enforcement took approximately 150 local children to Walmart to shop for Christmas. The children were referred by Portsmouth City Schools, where Officer Queen serves as a School Resource Officer.
He said this program also helps children to see law enforcement as the good guys. All funding comes from donations and is used 100 percent for the kids. If you would like to help the 2025 program, you can donate to this program at WesBanco or drop off your donation to Amanda at the Police Chief’s office in the Municipal Building on Second Street.
Baseball for the Needy
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $400 donation to Kiwanis Member Al Oliver to support the Baseball for the Needy Program held on December 23 in Tracy Park. Pictured from left are Todd Medley, Al, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Dry Run Church of Christ
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to Kiwanis Member Sharon Carver in support of the Dry Run Church of Christ and its program to provide coats and shoes for local school children in need. Pictured from left are Al Oliver, Todd Medley, Sharon, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Donate to the
Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth
Are you interested in helping the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth support our area kids? If so, you can complete the form below to make a difference in your community. Our club is not a 501(c)(3). This means your donation will not be tax-deductible, but it will be wisely invested to help our local children. If you would like your donation to be tax-deductible, please contact the Scioto Foundation to contribute to our club.
If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth and mail to us at P.O. Box 782, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
Donate to Kiwanis
Request a Donation
If you are a local organization that supports our area children and would like to request a donation from our club, please complete the information below and select the SUBMIT button to forward your request for consideration.
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Our guest speaker this week was Tammy Moore Morton, Director of the Scioto County Job & Family Services office. She spoke about elder abuse, which impacts individuals aged 60 or older. Our local office receives more than 30 referrals every month. Sadly, much of this abuse occurs at the hands of family members.
Exploitation is the #1 type of elderly abuse, followed by self-neglect, neglect, and physical abuse. Women are victims more often than men, and older adults without family or friends nearby are often exploited, as well as people with dementia. Fire is also a risk, as many fatal fires in the state are caused by people smoking while they are on oxygen. A simple $4 thermal fuse coupling that will fit on the hose and turn off the oxygen is a lifesaver for these individuals.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. SCDJFS will be participating in this day by wearing PURPLE on Friday, June 13, to bring awareness to the challenges that this vulnerable population faces. What can you do? Observe, listen, and check on your elderly family and neighbors. Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation by calling 1-855-Ohio-APS or 1-855-644-6277.
In other news:
- The department's five child support investigators collected $8.3 million for kids in Scioto County in 2024, and August is Child Support Awareness Month.
- JFS is working with Community Action on the Dads Matter program, a fatherhood initiative.
- In April, JFS was providing public assistance (cash, food, and medical support) to 17,251 people in the county. There were nearly 30,000 Medicaid recipients and 711 cash assistance recipients. The criteria for cash assistance are stronger, and recipients can only receive it now for a total of 36 months.
- Our county JFS won a Top award from the state. They have a 95% response rate to SNAP requests (higher than the state average), and their fraud department has recovered over $100,000 over the past year for fraudulent use of SNAP cards.
-- There are currently 223 children in custody, nearly a 50% decrease from when JFS took over Children Services three years ago. However, placement costs are astronomical, especially for special needs children.
- JFS is working with eight other counties in Southeast Ohio to establish a wellness campus in Gallia County, a 16-bed facility where children can go for short-term stays.
- JFS is working with Community Action to establish a child advocacy center where abuse cases can be discussed and investigated in a safe space, and supervised visitation will be provided.
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