Aid in Milan works to improve quality of life across the greater Milan area through volunteerism and community action that supports food security, healthy living, and stronger, more stable families.

Playoffs support will bolster AIM’s Direct Aid Fund, which helps local families facing urgent financial crises before one setback becomes a much larger problem. Flexible assistance can help prevent eviction or utility shutoff, cover an essential car repair, or meet another immediate need that threatens a family’s stability. As demand continues to grow, these dollars will help ensure AIM can remain a reliable safety net for neighbors when they need it most.

CASA of Monroe County advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the family court system. Through trained, court-appointed community volunteers, CASA works to ensure each child has a consistent voice, receives the support they need, and can move toward a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible.

Playoffs support will help strengthen the advocates who stand beside these children by funding continuing education, conference attendance, and other training opportunities. It will also provide direct support for children in CASA’s care, giving both advocates and young people additional resources during an incredibly difficult time.

The Holcim Fund invests in a stronger future for the Dundee community, with a focus on education, health and well-being, and community enrichment. By supporting local needs and opportunities, the fund helps strengthen the community for residents of all ages.

Playoffs support will help fund traffic-calming improvements that make it safer for students and families to cross M-50, while also supporting scholarships for Dundee students. Together, these investments will improve everyday safety and create new opportunities for young people in the community.

The Housing Trust Fund helps homeless and low-income Monroe County residents overcome immediate barriers to safe, stable housing. Assistance can include past-due rent to prevent eviction, security deposits to secure housing, and the basic documents and transportation people often need to move forward.

Playoffs support will help provide rental assistance, state IDs, birth certificates, Lake Erie Transit bus tickets, toiletries, and other essential needs. These practical supports can remove the obstacles that keep someone from completing a housing application, getting to an appointment, or taking the next step toward greater stability.

Madie’s Clovers helps make 4-H participation possible for young people who might otherwise be unable to take part. By providing financial support and education, the fund helps remove barriers so more kids can experience the learning, leadership, responsibility, and community that come with 4-H.

Playoffs support will help cover the costs that can stand in the way of participation, giving more local youth the opportunity to join 4-H, build new skills, and be part of experiences that can stay with them for years to come.

The Mohr-Walls Fund supports the Milan Public Library’s programs and materials for children of all ages, from babies through teens. These resources give local youth more opportunities to learn, explore, create, and stay connected through the library.

Playoffs support will help fund youth programming and purchase books, learning materials, and other resources for young library users. Every contribution helps Milan Public Library continue creating meaningful experiences for children and teens throughout the community.

Milan Seniors for Healthy Living helps older adults in the greater Milan area stay connected, supported, independent, and engaged in community life. Through programs like Milan Oasis, MSHL also gives people living with memory loss a safe place to connect, participate, and belong — while giving the person who cares for them a few precious hours to breathe.

Philanthropy Playoffs support will help sustain Milan Oasis, providing meaningful respite for caregivers while their loved ones enjoy connection, engagement, and compassionate support.

The Miss Monroe County Scholarship Program helps prepare young women to make an impact in Monroe County and beyond. Participants develop leadership skills, advance service initiatives they care about, and pursue higher education as they work toward their future careers.

Playoffs support will help fund scholarship awards for participants and provide operational support for the program. These dollars help young women continue their education, strengthen their leadership experience, and turn their goals for service, college, and career into reality.

The Monroe/Erie Youth Advisory Council gives local teens the opportunity to lead, serve, and make a difference through philanthropy. Youth members identify needs in Monroe County, learn about local nonprofits, and make real funding decisions that put resources back into their community.

Playoffs support will help YAC increase the grants students are able to award to local organizations while also expanding leadership and training opportunities for its members. After supporting organizations including Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Bobbie’s Staff in 2026, the students have set an ambitious goal: triple the amount they give back to the community while preparing even more young people to become thoughtful, engaged community leaders.

Moving Milan Forward brings people, ideas, and resources together to make Milan an even stronger, more connected community. From neighborhood gatherings and block parties to creating welcoming places where people can meet and build relationships, the organization helps turn community ideas into action.

Playoffs support will go towards a new seawall at American Legion Post 268, protecting a vital community landmark that honors local veterans, hosts town events, and provides a gathering place for generations of Milan families to connect, remember, and celebrate.

The Purple Ribbon Animal Services Fund works with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department to support victims of domestic violence by helping care for the animals they may need to leave with during a crisis. The fund provides veterinary care and temporary shelter for pets belonging to Monroe County residents fleeing domestic violence.

Playoffs support will help cover the cost of veterinary services and safe sheltering for these animals, giving victims one less barrier to reaching safety. By supporting both people and their pets during a difficult transition, the fund helps families move forward without having to leave a beloved animal behind.

River Raisin Clubhouse supports adults living with mental illness by creating a community where members are welcomed, valued, and needed. Through meaningful relationships, work, education, and shared responsibility, members build confidence, strengthen independence, and rediscover a sense of purpose and belonging.

Playoffs support will help provide opportunities that traditional funding does not fully cover, including transportation, employment and education opportunities, community activities, and member-run businesses. These resources help members reconnect with others, build skills, pursue work and education, and take meaningful steps forward in their recovery.

The Roy Sanders Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Roy’s legacy by helping children and families access Catholic education at St. Charles Catholic Academy in Newport. Through scholarships, the fund helps make a faith-based education more attainable for local families.

Playoffs support will help grow the fund so it can provide more scholarships and increase the amount of assistance available to each student. Every contribution helps extend Roy’s legacy by opening the door to Catholic education for more children in the community.

The River Raisin Centre for the Arts brings live theater, dance, music, arts education, and cultural experiences to Monroe County while preserving a historic community landmark. Each year, thousands of people come through its doors to learn, perform, gather, and experience the arts.

Playoffs support will help fund critical repairs and improvements to the historic theater, helping ensure it remains safe, welcoming, and vibrant for years to come. These investments will protect an important community space while allowing the RRCA to continue making the performing arts accessible to future generations.

Every student in Monroe County deserves the chance to learn, grow, and succeed on a full stomach. Step Up is working to eliminate student hunger by creating in-school pantries that give students immediate, dignified access to food and other essentials when they need them most.

Playoffs support will help Step Up complete, stock, and sustain pantries throughout Monroe County’s public schools with food, snacks, hygiene products, clothing, and other high-demand items. The goal is bigger than filling shelves once, it’s building a reliable, year-round support system schools can count on so students can focus on learning instead of what they’re missing.

Team Trojan Academy supports Monroe High School students who are pursuing nontraditional paths to academic and career success. By creating learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom, they help students build confidence, develop real-world skills, and connect their education to future possibilities.

Playoffs support will help fund career and community visits, social-emotional learning resources, and positive behavior initiatives that give students additional tools and experiences to succeed. These opportunities help students explore careers, strengthen important life skills, and stay engaged as they work toward graduation and what comes next.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Unit provides compassionate support to people facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Trained advocates respond to victims of crime and traumatic events, helping them navigate what comes next, understand available resources, and feel supported with dignity and care throughout the recovery process.

Playoffs support will help advocates respond when victims need them most—providing emergency necessities such as food, clothing and toiletries; comfort items for children and adults experiencing trauma; and the equipment and resources advocates need at crime scenes, hospitals and other emergency locations. Funding will also strengthen volunteer training, community outreach, and connections to counseling, shelter, legal assistance and other long-term services so no one has to face a crisis alone.

The Monroe Family YMCA’s Mission is to strengthen food security across Monroe County by helping children, families, seniors, and individuals access the nutritious food they need to live, grow, and thrive. Through meal programs, food distributions, nutrition resources, and community partnerships, our Anti-Hunger Initiatives bring food closer to where people live, learn, and gather—especially in rural and underserved communities.

Playoffs support will help build the infrastructure needed to reach even more people, including equipment, storage, transportation, and other operational resources that allow us to safely receive, prepare, store, and distribute food. These investments will strengthen current programs, expand capacity, and help ensure nutritious food can reach more Monroe County neighbors when and where it is needed most.