Donate ~ Reward ~ Inspire!

2018 ANNUAL REPORT160,000+deserving kids provided with opportunities to attend live sports, cultural or unique events coordinated by MVK

13 Yearsof growth, community

partnerships andchanged lives

119non-profit

recipient agencies

$4 millionin value of tickets and experiences for kids

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Dear Friends,

Thanks to your generous support, 2018 was an exciting year. In addition to providing

more than 22,000 experiences for deserving kids, we coordinated impactful programs

that introduced kids to jobs, exposed them to new experiences and created meaningful

childhood memories.

With input from our partner agencies, our new programs focused on topics ranging from

healthy eating to race/police relations and female empowerment with our very own Girls

with Pearls program.

We are encouraged by the data from our annual survey, indicating that our partner

agencies believe our work is strengthening their programs (85 percent), helping them

keep their kids engaged (77 percent) and impacting their bottom line by saving them

money on programs (68 percent).

Thank YOU for your continued support. Together, we are providing kids with experiences

that encourage them to dream big!

With heartfelt thanks,

The MVK Board of Directors

Executive Staff:

Sherri Jaffe Friedman Chief Executive Officer

Missy Lyons Program Coordinator

Tamie Sullivan Girls with Pearls

Julie Sheffer Special Projects Coordinator

2018 Board of Directors:Tedd H. Friedman Chairman of the Board

Debbie Brant Secretary

Ray Compagna Treasurer

Ray BignallJeff CarperAriella CohenDawn GreenAudrey Holtzman Sean LynnKim MorrisDarrin Smith

Letter from the Board of Directors

Our First Annual Ninja Warrior Event was a big success! The sold-out event brought kids together for an evening of fitness and fun and raised over $45,000 to support our mission! Special thanks to our generous sponsors and donors and amazing co-chairs Ariella Cohen and Jamie Goldstein for their leadership of this event.

Our new Girls with Pearls (GWP) program is off to a great start! The weekly, school-based program is designed to foster leadership and empower girls by helping them plan for their future through education, personal responsibility and social awareness. Currently, GWP is in 8 schools with 98 girls participating. The girls, grades 4 - 6, are selected to participate by their Principals/Teachers and are exposed to field trips, speakers and important topics.

Learn more about our Girls with Pearls program on our website at www.mostvaluablekids.org/cincinnati under the program link!

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2018 Highlights

2018 TICKETS & EXPERIENCES

DIVERSITY OFEXPERIENCES

Quantity

22,747 $483,436Value

98

# of Girlswith Pearls

119

RecipientAgencies

38%Sports

22%Special

Programs

23%Cultural

17%Girls with

Pearls

2018 TICKETS & EXPERIENCES

DIVERSITY OFEXPERIENCES

Quantity

22,747 $483,436Value

98

# of Girlswith Pearls

119

RecipientAgencies

38%Sports

22%Special

Programs

23%Cultural

17%Girls with

Pearls

EXPERIENCES BEYOND TICKETS*

Reward Hard Work: Delta Trip to the North PoleMichael Johnson Police/Service ProgramMidland Atlantic Kindness ProjectScene 75/Reading Readiness Event

Strengthen Relationships:Carlos Dunlap Anti-Bullying ProgramEnvision Cinemas Movie ScreeningsUltimate Reds Experience

Enhance Self- Esteem:Black Panther Movie, hosted by P&GRedleg Champion AwardSummer Camp ScholarshipsUC Smiles

Encourage Kids to Dream Big:Behind-the-scenes Tours:

- Cincinnati Ballet - Cohen Recycling - 80 Acres Farms - Paul Brown Stadium - Trader Joe’s

Apple Coding SessionsSparks in the ArtsWomen in Law/Courthouse TourMVK’s Girls with Pearls

*This is a sample of programs coordinated by MVK above-and-beyond tickets.

Tours of local companies have been a great addition in 2018!

The UC Smiles Program provided dental check ups and services to 123 kids.

Own a business or have

an idea that would help us

expose kids to a unique

experience? We’d love to

partner with you!

Contact Sherri at

sherri@mostvaluablekids.org.

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MVK partners with 100+ non-profit agencies to provide deserving kids with rewarding opportunities. Our partners provide services to kids in low-income neighborhoods and include schools, recreation centers, foster care agencies,

homeless shelters, mentoring agencies, mental health programs and more. We are proud to collaborate with the agencies below, who collectively serve more than 100,000 at-risk kids in Greater Cincinnati:

2018 MVK Recipient Agencies

Batavia Middle SchoolCincinnati Museum CenterElevations Enrichment ProgramF.A.S.T

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health ServicesNational Association of Blacks in Criminal JusticeNorth College Hill ElementaryOver-the-Rhine Community Housing

S.O.U.L.F.U.L. Inc. Three Rivers Local School DistrictVillages at Roll Hill Community CenterWashington United Church of Christ

“All opportunities are special!! The appeal of each one varies by interest

from the mentoring pair.”

“The Trip to North Pole! We had several families selected, many

who recently experienced tragic events (deaths, fires, etc.). To be able to provide

this magical opportunity for our families was a privilege.”

“Sending students to the movie theater to see

Black Panther and/or Wrinkle in Time. To attend, students had

to read the book in a book club. Not only did the students become

encouraged to read for pleasure, but it offered great classroom lessons

as well.”

who recently experienced tragic events (deaths, fires, etc.). To be able to provide

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MVK Programs - Making an Impact!Collaboration with our partner agencies is making a difference in the lives of kids.

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HOW DOES MVK IMPACT THE KIDS YOU SERVE

“We see a decrease in negative behaviors, and less office visits, with the

kids at our school who are rewarded with

opportunities from MVK.” - CPS Principal

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“I lost my son in a terrible car accident recently. I have been so consumed with the loss, I tend to forget I have another

child. This was the best moment for us, I can’t

thank you enough.” - Parent

“MVK’s Girls with Pearls is a place I feel safe and can share what is going on in my life with people who care about me. I learn about leadership and making good choices.”

- 6th grader, Rockdale Academy

“The kids we serve are abused and neglected. We use MVK experiences as therapy and bonding for

the kids to learn new skills like budgeting and help

them transition to adulthood.”

- Homeless Shelter

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98%credit MVK

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80%state MVK

strengthensrelationshipsbetween kids

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helps improveself-esteem

70%believe MVKencourages

kids todream big

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GENEROUS 2018 DONORS

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS ($2,500 and above)AnonymousCarlos Dunlap FoundationCohen RecyclingRay Compagna & Cindy UnkenholtBryna & Greg MillerFirst Financial BankSherri & Tedd FriedmanHSI SecurityMichael Johnson FoundationMontgomery Inn FoundationTotal Quality LogisticsJeff Wyler Family Foundation

FANS ($1,000 and above)Beth & Brad AginAlison & Bret CallerMiriam & Wilbur CohenGeneral Electric Dawn & Andrew GreenHeffernan FoundationHills Properties Jane H. FriedmanJohn Henry HomesMidland Atlantic PropertiesMy Doctor, LLC.Anita & Hank SchneiderNancy & John SilvermanLori & Darrin SmithSugar n’ SpiceThe Greater Cincinnati Foundation The Cincinnati Ballet

United Healthcare Services, Inc.Viking PartnersWilliam Hueneke Foundation

FRIENDS ($500 and above) Cassady Schiller & Associates, Inc.Creekwood EnergyLinda & Michael GreenBeth & Louis GuttmanPam & Neil HoynesGavin Isakov & familyAly & David JaffeJames Free JewelersJulie & Rick KantorKent Morris OrthodonticsEllen & Mark KnueElise & Jon RandmanDianne & David RosenbergEla & Arnie ShapiroSisters Youth OrganizationUSI Insurance ServicesVigran Family Foundation

BOOSTERS($200 and above)Sandi & Steve AmoilsElizabeth & Brian ColeyApril & Harry DavidowFamous Daves BBQCynthia & John FayEvelyn & Marc FisherBarbara & Guy HildShena & Brian Jaffee

Angie & Steve KissingKroger Community RewardsShary & Marc LevittRini & Ernesto LevyKim & Marvin LucasMelanie MccleaCarla ReichelderferStacey & David SchimbergAmy & Marc SchneiderSibcy Cline, Inc.Jen & John SteinSherri & Mark WeissSarah & David Wise

TICKET DONOR MVPs ($2,500 and above)Brian Adams & Jilda VargusAnthony Munoz FoundationBroadway in CincinnatiCincinnati Arts AssociationCincinnati BalletCincinnati BengalsCincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati RedsCincinnati Symphony OrchestraDelta AirlinesEnvision Cinemas Bar & GrilleFrontier FriendsIHOP CincinnatiKroger Co. Cincinnati/DaytonMichael Johnson FoundationNorthern Kentucky UniversityParty Princess ProductionsScene 75 Cincinnati

Stone Creek Dining CompanyThe Cincinnati Children’s TheatreUC Smiles Dental Care ProgramUniversity of CincinnatiU.S. Bank Arena/Cincinnati CyclonesXavier University

TICKET DONOR FRIENDS ($500 and above)3CDC Cincinnati80 Acres FarmsAndrew ButzMichael BergmanCalico TheatreCarlos Dunlap FoundationMartha & Kevin CarrollCincinnati OperaCincinnati Reds Community FundCincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & MuseumFrank CleggAriella & Andy CohenCohen RecyclingKim & Richard CollumWilliam CourtneyCourtyard By MarriottEddie & Alfreda Sinkfield FoundationElectricEventsRyan EnkeFC CincinnatiThomas FinnLisa & Steven Frankel

MVK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ($10,000 AND ABOVE)

MVK ALL STARS ($5,000 AND ABOVE)

Ira and Brenda Jaffe Marjorie S. Fisher Family Foundation

Anonymous

The Sutphin Family Foundation

The Barbash Family Foundation

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If you believe, like we do, that EVERY child deserves the opportunity to experience the inspiration of a live sports or

cultural event regardless of financial means,

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION in the enclosed envelope!

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GENEROUS 2018 DONORS

Bob FregolleFreking Myers & Reul LLC.Marc GendellGreen Acres FoundationBeth & Louis GuttmanStephanie HuhnCarol HuietHydrotechiSPACEFrank KerleyKings IslandPeter KlekampSanjiv KumarKim MarshallMidland Atlantic PropertiesBob MoskowitzJames NagelOppenheimer & Company, Inc.ProCampsProctor & GambleSegoe FoundationLibby SinghofferAnn SmithDonald TobinTrader Joe’s CincinnatiUMPS CARE CharitiesVectren CorporationGary VigranBrad Vigran Tara & Ross VigranTony VisbalWestern & Southern OpenBobbi WilliamsWing Eye Care

TICKET DONOR BOOSTERS ($200 and above)Apple Store - Kenwood Towne CenterAndy BallPaula Barreras Bigger than SneakersKaren BlakerDebbie BlattMargo Bowman

Krista BoylePaula BurkotCincinnati Museum CenterHeather ClaypoolMrs. & Mr. William ClippardHarvey CohenMadalyn CollinsRebecca CraneDale CroweTara & Kelvin DavidsonJohn Di GirolamoDon’t Bully University, LLC.Cameron EicherJudith EvansDr. E. Gregory FisherSherri & Tedd FriedmanTom FritschDennis Grant K.C. GreenEllen GreenbergerTara & Anne GreenwaldDoug HauerAlison HershedeLogan HinesJohn HitcellLori HubbardCody JohnsonStephanie & Howard KaplanLorraine KaskiwBryan KirbyChris KleemanJoel KlingCecilia Kloecker Robert KnuevenFredrick LammRobert LeonardMark MannJerry McClellanAndrew MerrittToni MilesBryna & Greg MillerWendy MitchellNFL PropertiesMary NordlundBen Oxley

Play LibraryConstance RaffelMary ReedJohn ReesCarla ReichelderferKevin ReillyReliable CastingsKaren & Bob RippNancy & Gary RomesMary Ann SandfossDavid ShardelowDavid ShireyPhilip SickingerLaurel SnellingDiana SzecskayEric VetterRick VigranDan WheelerValerie WolfordMarsha WoodTiffany YarbroughJoseph ZeisLarry Zix

IN-KIND FANS($1,000 and above)Anthony Munoz FoundationTroy & Katie BlackburnCincinnati Children’sEnvision Cinemas Bar & GrilleFC CincinnatiDawn & Andrew GreenGary GreenJersey Mikes Subs - FinneytownKramer PortraitsBryna & Greg MillerNothing Bundt CakesRecreations OutletSomi Javaid M.D. & AssociatesTOAD ProductionsTotal Quality LogisticsU.S. Bank ArenaUltimate Air Shuttle

IN-KIND FRIENDS ($500 and above)Cincinnati RedsElizabeth Grace HomeEncore TechnologiesGoldsmith CardelImages Photography & VideoIra & Brenda JaffeQ102Silverman DentistryUnited Dairy FarmersYMCA of Greater Cincinnati

IN-KIND BOOSTERS ($200 and above)ASM Custom FramingBeckham Square Family DentalMark Cepela M.D.Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati BalletRay Compagna & Cindy UnkenholtEmbassy Suites at Lexington GreenFour Bridges Country ClubGreen Acres FoundationHelen Adams PhotographyJonathan Gibson PhotographyKenwood Country ClubDonna Krummen M.D.Krombholz JewelersLa SoupePhillip Bortz JewelersQueen City StormShoot Point BlankSilver Spring HouseSJS Packaging Group, Inc.Mark SzantiThe Cincinnati Children’s Theatre

*A complete list of all financial, ticket and in-kind donors is proudly displayed on our website

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2018 Venue Partners

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR EXPANDING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES!

UC Blue Ash Campus

UC SMILES DENTAL PROGRAM

UC Clermont Campus

CALICO CHILDREN’S THEATRE

OUR MISSION: MVK provides deserving kids with event tickets and experiences to reward and motivate them to overcome significant life challenges. Our programs reward hard work, strengthen relationships, enhance self-esteem and encourage kids to dream big!

WE APPRECIATE OUR AMAZING VENUE PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION!