6-15-2026 9:24pm

Warren County Youth Award Nearly $10,000 to Local Nonprofits Through Magnified Giving

Beth Callahan Editor

Warren County students, nonprofit representatives who received their Magnified Giving grants, and Magnified Giving staff after a meaningful grant giving ceremony at Kings High School

Story and photos courtesy of Magnified Giving

WARREN COUNTY, OH — Youth participating in Magnified Giving’s Youth Philanthropy Program at five Warren County schools recently gathered at Kings High School to celebrate the conclusion of their 2025–2026 program year and award $9,998 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations.

Participating schools included Kings High School, Lebanon High School, Mason Middle School, Loveland High School, and Springboro High School. Together, students spent the school year learning about community needs, researching nonprofit organizations, engaging in service, and working collaboratively to select grant recipients.

During the ceremony, students reflected on how the process impacted them and shared why they selected their chosen nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit representatives were also present to receive their grants and share how the funding will support their missions.

Grant recipients included Pink Ribbon Good, New Life Furniture, Lebanon Food Pantry, Countryside YMCA’s Veteran’s Connect Program, Rooms with Love, Safe Passage, Inc., Operation Give Back, The Dragonfly Foundation, A Child’s Hope International, and Dark Horse Inclusion.

These Warren County programs, along with all Magnified Giving programs facilitated in Warren County, are supported by the Warren County Foundation and United Way of Warren County. Mike McGinty of the Warren County Foundation and Jane Conn of United Way of Warren County addressed and congratulated the young philanthropists. Warren County Commissioner Shannon Jones also spoke to the students, recognizing their leadership and service.

At the ceremony, student leaders from Kings High School reflected on the growth they experienced through service and grantmaking.

“We have learned that our time is a currency and our voices are tools for change,” the students shared. “We’ve watched our club transition from students following a program to young leaders driven by empathy.”

The Warren County ceremony was part of Magnified Giving’s broader series of Grant Giving Ceremonies held throughout the region. This year, youth across Magnified Giving programs awarded more than $200,000 to nearly 100 nonprofit organizations.

“These ceremonies are a powerful part of the Magnified Giving experience,” said Alison Kaufman, VP of Programs for Magnified Giving. “Youth are not only announcing grants. They are standing in front of their peers, educators, families, and nonprofit leaders to say, ‘This mission matters, and we chose to support it.’ That kind of ownership changes how young people see themselves and their role in the community.”

Magnified Giving’s Youth Philanthropy Program helps young people recognize that they have time, talent, and treasure to offer their communities. By researching nonprofits, engaging in service, raising additional funds, and making grant decisions, students learn that philanthropy is not something reserved for adulthood. It is something they can practice now.

As the 2025–2026 program year comes to a close, Magnified Giving celebrates the Warren County students, educators, donors, and nonprofit partners who made this year’s impact possible. Together, they are helping raise up the next generation of philanthropists, community leaders, and changemakers.

About Magnified Giving

Magnified Giving educates, inspires, and engages youth in philanthropy through hands-on service-learning and grantmaking experiences. Since 2008, Magnified Giving has helped young people explore community needs, connect with nonprofit organizations, and direct real grant funding to causes they care about. Through its programs, youth learn that they have the power to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Learn more at www.magnifiedgiving.org.