About us
Who we are
Helping to meet the needs of the underprivileged youth in our community.
OUR MISSION
The Tiffin Elks Foundation exists to raise money through donations which are used to meet the needs of the underprivileged youth in the community. The primary mission focuses on purchasing and distributing food weekly to underprivileged children throughout the summer when school is not in session.
HOW WE HELP IN OUR COMMUNITY
Using donations and money raised, we support existing organizations that are meeting critical needs of youth in our community. We also organize a program of our own that provides groceries to children who receive subsidized lunches during the school year.
Funding
The Tiffin Elks Foundation is funded through two sources; donations (private and corporate) and our annual Tiffin Regatta fund raising event.
DONATIONS
Donations can be made by check and mailed to: 106 East Perry St Tiffin, Ohio 44883
THE REGATTA
This unique, family event is held every summer and open to the public. The day is full of food, fun, and live music. This is the major source of funding for our organization.
Areas of support
Hunger
44% Of Tiffin City School kids are fighting hunger and on subsidized school lunch programs.
We have purchased, bagged and distributed over 3,000 bags of groceries per summer to kids on subsidized lunch programs during the school year.
Shelter
At last count there are known 78 homeless families in Tiffin.
The Transformation Life Center will help individuals get back on their feet by offering up to 90 days of safety net services and case management. We are helping fund renovations of the children’s wing.
Friendship
The Friendship Club started the fall of 2020 and has ## active participants.
Seneca Mentoring Youth Links (SMYL) “Friendship Club” provides autistic young adults with learning and social experiences. We provided funding to cover their travel budget.
Safety
Ohio ranks 4th among the states in Human Trafficking.
The Sisters in Shelter organization educates parents, teachers and coaches to help identify sexually abused or trafficked kids. We have helped fund educational programs.
