The ORTIZ ARK Foundation

05/11/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY HELP NEEDED 🚨

The Ortiz Ark Foundation is currently assisting a senior citizen on dialysis who is facing serious health challenges and nearly lost his apartment because he is no longer physically able to keep up with organizing and daily household needs on his own.

Our team has stepped in and is cleaning his home once a week, but we are asking the community for help with the following urgently needed items:

🛏 Bed/ bedding
🪑 Standing assistance/support equipment
🛋 Side tables
👕 Dresser
📺 TV stand
📦 Storage containers/totes
👔 Hangers
🧽 Cleaning products & supplies

If anyone has gently used or new items they would be willing to donate, please message The Ortiz Ark Foundation. Every donation makes a difference and helps restore dignity, comfort, and stability for one of our seniors in need. ❤️

Please share to help us reach others in the community.

05/04/2026

04/30/2026

A message from our coroner and board member.

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center is asking everyone to please share the message below.

Our investigations related to su***de continue to rise. Together, we can help raise awareness, show that we care, and remind those who are struggling that help is available.

Please take a moment to share this message. It matters.

Together, we can make a difference.

04/09/2026

🐣🌸 The Ortiz Ark Foundation Presents… 🌸🐣

We are proud to announce our 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt ! 💜

Join us for the largest Easter Egg Hunt in the city, filled with joy, community, and unforgettable moments for our families and children. With over lots of winners, amazing prizes, and plenty of surprises, this is an event you don’t want to miss! 🎉🥚

📅 Sunday, April 12th
⏰ 2:00 PM

This event is a true reflection of what we stand for bringing our community together, creating smiles, and making lasting memories. We are incredibly grateful to our supporters, partners, and volunteers who help make this possible each year.

📍 Stay tuned for location
🐰 Fun for all ages
🎁 Huge giveaways & prizes

Let’s celebrate together, uplift one another, and continue building stronger communities one egg at a time 💛

02/10/2026

🚩🚩🚩February Child Abuse Awareness Campaign 🚨

Recent reports across the United States highlight an alarming increase in cases involving child abuse, neglect, and s*xual exploitation.
Law enforcement activity in early 2026 has included multiple arrests related to severe abuse, child s*xual abuse material (CSAM), neglect, and failures to report suspected harm to children.

Experts also warn about emerging risks, including AI generated exploitation content.

A few mainstream recent Child Abuse Arrests and Charges (Feb 2026)

Pennsylvania: A Johnstown man was arrested on February 6, 2026, for possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material. Another PA woman was sentenced to 90 months on Feb 10 for distributing child po*******hy.
Nebraska: Two individuals were arrested on February 3, 2026, in a Lincoln child abuse case involving a severely malnourished boy.
Colorado: A Grand Junction man was arrested on February 9, 2026, on charges of felony child abuse causing serious bodily injury after a report from a Denver-area hospital.
South Dakota: A daycare employee in Sioux Falls pleaded guilty to three counts of child abuse after surveillance footage showed her handling children roughly.
Texas: A woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison on February 10, 2026, for the severe abuse of her adopted children.
California: A Pasadena fire captain is facing nine felony s*x abuse charges involving three children, according to a Feb 9, 2026, report.
Illinois: A mother and her boyfriend were charged with murder after an 8-year-old boy died, following evidence of long-term neglect and physical abuse, as reported on Feb 9, 2026.
Florida: A school bus aide was charged on Feb 9, 2026, with failure to report child abuse after she allegedly watched and laughed during the beating of a child.

These cases remind us:
💙 Abuse can happen anywhere homes, schools, childcare settings, or online.
💙 Early reporting saves lives.
💙 Awareness protects children.

⚠️ If you suspect abuse:
• Immediate danger — call 911
• National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
• Online exploitation reporting: www.cybertipline.com

Or
Inbox or email [email protected]

Let’s stand together to protect our children. Silence protects abusers — awareness protects kids.

01/29/2026

ASPIRE! Leadership Matters 🌟

Today, we proudly spotlight our Ohio Chapter President, Anjelina Nina Valentin , for her drive, vision, and tenacious ambition.

Since stepping into her role as president, Anjelina has been a catalyst for action organizing and participating in community clean-ups, Trunk-or-Treat events, and community resource fairs, and consistently showing up where leadership matters most.She was also selected for a board of Youngstown Skatepark Association, where she actively demonstrates her leadership!

She has also played an active role in recent community conversations, working directly with the new mayor to help create real solutions and lasting change. During a recent Five Minutes with the Mayor Derrick McDowell conversation, her advocacy helped secure a commitment to invest in the Youngstown Skate Park, reinforcing her dedication to safe, inclusive recreational spaces for youth and families.

Anjelina’s leadership embodies the heart of what our ASPIRE progrsm aims for! Dream, serve,with courage, while being impactful. We are proud to stand beside leaders who don’t wait for change, but lead it.

👏🏽💙

01/21/2026

💛 Please Help Priscila & Her Kids Find a Safe Home! 💛

Friends and family, I want to share an important cause that’s close to the hearts of many.

Priscila Reyes is a hardworking single mom in Florida doing her best to provide for her four children — Jany (13), Jorge (16, who has Down syndrome), Yeniel (11), and Ludiel (17). Despite juggling a job and caring for her family, she recently faced heartbreaking news that her current home will be demolished — and she has only two months to find a new, safe, AFFORDABLE place for her family to live.

This isn’t just a move; it’s a chance for stability, peace, and a future where Priscila can continue working AND be there for Jorge and her other children. Your support will help cover moving costs, housing deposits, and the expenses that come with starting over.

💛 Please donate if you can — every dollar makes a difference
👉 https://gofund.me/5ff1b35b4

And if you’re not able to give right now, please share this post so others can help! 🙏

Thank you for spreading kindness and supporting a family in need. 💕

https://gofund.me/5ff1b35b4

Priscila is a devoted single mother living in Florida with her four children: Jany… Ingrid Reyes needs your support for Help Priscila's Family Find a New Home

12/30/2025

⏰ Last Chance to Make a 2025 Impact ⏰

As the year comes to a close, this is your final opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation for 2025 and help sustain a living, breathing organization that serves real people every single day.

When you give, you’re not just donating you’re sewing into our community.
You’re investing in youth, families, seniors, and neighbors who rely on programs built on compassion, dignity, and action.

This work doesn’t pause when the headlines fade.
It lives in the streets, the classrooms, the food lines, the mentoring moments, and the second chances.

✨ Your gift today helps carry this mission into tomorrow.
✨ Your generosity becomes hope in motion.

💙 Make your tax deductible donation before the year ends.
Together, we are the heartbeat of this community.

👉 Donate today. Change lives tomorrow.

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