Nonprofit Organizations

 

Champaign Camera Group

Dave Millner

937-215-3371

Facebook page: Champaign Camera Group

Email: champaigncameragroup@gmail.com

Description: Why are you reading this? It's because of the magic word "photography" and what it means to so many people who love the escape photograph provides. This group is intended to be an open forum for those with photographic tlents to share and for newcomers to learn and ask questions in an informal, fun atmosphere. We are also interested in scheduling shoots and/or walks around the area to lend a hand in developing your photographic eye.

 

 

Champaign County Farmers' Market

Corner of Market & Locust Sts., Urbana

Saturdays, May-October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

937-726-7668

E-mail: mlefever@woh.rr.com

Description: Locally grown vegetables, fruits and meats, local baked goods and other local food products.

 

 

Champaign County Parkinson Support Group

United Senior Center, 101 S. Fountain, Springfield, OH  45502  45502

937-933-4055

E-mail: peghanna@woh.rr.com

Description: Support group for P.D. patients and caregivers. Meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. Exercise program every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m.

 

 

Champaign County Peace Alliance

7494 Thackery Rd., Springfield, OH  45502

937-933-4055

E-mail: peghanna@woh.rr.com

Description: Endeavors to promote nonviolence, tolerance and peace through education and witness. Supports the establishment of a federal Department of Peace.

 

Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County Ohio, Inc.

1598 E. U.S. 36, Urbana

937-652-2981

E-mail: jbrealtor@ctcn.net

Description: An ecumenical organization providing simple, decent homes for the working poor.

   

Harmony Lodge #8 Free & Accepted Masons

222 N. Main St., Urbana

937-631-0507

Email: shirkd@ohiofreemason.com

Description: Freemasonry is a brotherhood whose aim is to make good men better men, through symbolic instruction, applying the principles of operative Masonry and architecture to the science and art of character building. Harmony Lodge #8 was formed on June 24, 1809. The Mission Statement of Ohio Freemasons reads: "Freemasonry provides opportunities for sincere, honest, forthright men who believe in God and desire to contribute to the improvement of their communities and themselves. Through our Masonic Fraternalism, we reaffirm our dedication and unite to become involved citizens who have a strong desire to preserve the values that have made and continue to make America great."

 

 

Project Teddy Bear and Friends

8908 U.S. Hwy. 68 N., West Liberty, OH 43357

937-465-6081

www.ourchurch.com

E-mail: revtamiwenger@yahoo.com

Description: Project Teddy Bear and Friends collects donations of gently loved stuffed animals, washes them, ties on a prayer card and redistributes them to the community and beyond. Everyone needs a hug now and then!

 

 

Stepping Stones Outreach Ministries

142 Dellinger Rd., Urbana

937-652-1303

www.steppingstonesoutreach.org

E-mail: info@steppingstonesoutreach.org

Description: We operate a food pantry Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon (closed third full week of each month), and we serve a free meal each Wednesday at 6 p.m. We offer a variety of free educational classes and case management.

 

 

VALE Guardianship Program

955 N. Main St., Urbana

937-652-2246

E-mail: eblanton@tricountycls.com

Description: VALE (Volunteer for Adult Life Enhancement) is the first ever guardianship program in Champaign County. VALE provides volunteer guardians who are trained and screened to fulfill the task of surrogate to those deemed incompetent by the Probate Court.

 

VALE provides free training to interested individuals in Champaign County. Trainings are offered in April and October. Developmental Disability CEUs are offered.

 

VALE follows the standards of practice of the National Guardianship Association and Ohio laws governing guardianships.

 

If interested in becoming a VALE guardian, supporting its cause or needing advice about guardianships or alternatives to guardianships, please contact the VALE office.