Project MKC

Project MKC Project MKC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes that every child deserves to feel special, regardless of circumstances.

In February of 2010, founder Jenny Kennedy came across an article that really inspired her. It was about a non-profit organization across the country who threw birthday parties for homeless children. Jenny decided that this was something she wanted to take on herself. After running the idea by her daughter, Shelly Marlowe, and her daughter-in-law, Jana Coffin, they decided to form Project MKC. Jan

a graduated from Capital University Law School and Shelly graduated from Youngstown State University with a Business Administration degree. The combination of Jenny’s determination, and the two daughter’s degrees and enthusiasm about the organization really helped get MKC off the ground. Together, they came up with a twist to the original article’s mission. They weren’t just going to do birthday parties, they were going to expand their mission to be able to reach out to individuals on a personal basis.They decided they didn’t want to just work with those in poverty, but with all children and their families who may need a helping hand. In September of 2012, Project MKC hired Colleen Eisenbraun. Project MKC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes every child deserves to feel special, regardless of circumstances. Our mission is to make the lives of children and their families a little brighter by focusing on individual needs with the help of volunteers. Our programs bring positive emotional experiences to children and their families by supporting everyday needs, boosting confidence, and lifting spirits. We will continue to expand our efforts to reach as many people as possible. Project MKC has a number of programs that enable them to further their charitable purpose in Mahoning County along with 8 other counties in Northeast Ohio. Our programs include but are not limited to: hosting birthday parties for children in shelters, providing gifts, blankets, and Hope Totes for patients at Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley, providing mothers with newborn baby bundles to help with some of their beginning necessities, providing over 1,000 Comfort Kits for children entering the foster system through Children’s Service Agencies, helping local schools by bringing in volunteers for special events, and providing over 100,000 diapers each month to our partner agencies. Our funding comes exclusively through donations we receive through the community and one hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to our programs. Through our unique variety of programs, Project MKC reaches over 10,000 children a year.

Save the Date: Saturday, September 26th 8am-1pm. Thank you to our friends from Grizzly Bean and Wonder Village for putti...
08/31/2026

Save the Date: Saturday, September 26th 8am-1pm.

Thank you to our friends from Grizzly Bean and Wonder Village for putting this fun event together!!!

08/31/2026

Our founder Jenny is a legend!!!

💚⛳ A Difficult Announcement… with a Little Golf Humor ⛳💚We are so sad to announce that we will not be able to host our 1...
08/31/2026

💚⛳ A Difficult Announcement… with a Little Golf Humor ⛳💚

We are so sad to announce that we will not be able to host our 15th Annual Golf Outing this summer.

Following the devastating July storms, Mill Creek Park has been working incredibly hard to clean up and recover from the aftermath. After much consideration, we made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event and allow the park the time and space it needs to focus on recovery.

While we’re disappointed that we won’t be celebrating 15 years on the course this summer, we are already looking forward to hosting everyone next summer! 💚

In the meantime, we’re "putt"ing out the idea of an $18 donation — one dollar for each of the 18 holes you won’t be able to play with us this year! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

If you’ve enjoyed our golf outing over the years, consider making an $18 donation (or any amount you’d like!) to help support our organization through this unexpected loss of fundraising revenue.

https://givebutter.com/projectmkc15thouting

👉 $18 for the 18 holes we’ll miss this year!

Every donation, big or small, means so much to us and will help us continue the work we do in our community.

Thank you for your understanding, your generosity, and your continued support. We can’t wait to see you back on the green next summer!

Another delivery 📦 🚚 today…From our warehouse in Boardman… to Ashtabula… to Trumbull County Children Services back to th...
08/27/2026

Another delivery 📦 🚚 today…

From our warehouse in Boardman… to Ashtabula… to Trumbull County Children Services back to the office… we were able to deliver two more counties comfort kits this week

Cuyahoga County in Cleveland ✅
Ashtabula County in Ashtabula ✅
Trumbull County in Warren ✅

We will be working hard on preparing and packing up: Columbiana, Portage, Stark, Summit and Mahoning soon!!! 🔜

08/27/2026

Justin explains how ourpartnerships with fantastic organizations like The National Diaper Bank Network Baby2Baby and the Alliance For Period Supplies can help us save dollars but also help serve so many more people in need!

Next drop off… comfort kits to Friends of Children Services in Ashtabula County!!!
08/27/2026

Next drop off… comfort kits to Friends of Children Services in Ashtabula County!!!

08/26/2026

Justin was able to join Tim and Will for this podcast, learn about our mission, our founder Jenny and some of Justin’s story!!!

Today, we delivered our first set of Comfort Kits to the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services in Cle...
08/25/2026

Today, we delivered our first set of Comfort Kits to the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services in Cleveland. ❤️

In 2026, Project MKC will distribute 900+ Comfort Kits to children entering the foster care system. Each bag represents a child who is facing one of the most difficult and uncertain moments of their young life.

These bags may seem simple, but we hope they provide a little comfort, dignity and hope to children who may have had to leave everything they know behind. We are honored to be able to remind each child that they are not forgotten and that their community cares. 💙

900+ bags. 900+ children. 900+ reminders that they matter.

Love our friends from HD Growth Partners 🫶🏻
08/15/2026

Love our friends from HD Growth Partners 🫶🏻

Well, we may not have won the battle, but we sure had a great time at Project MKC Wrap Battle!🍼💙

A huge thank you to Project MKC for hosting such a fun and meaningful diaper wrapping competition. We had a blast putting our wrapping skills to the test and we wrapped A LOT of diapers along the way! 🙌

We’ll be practicing our technique for next year… because we’re coming for that win! 😉🏆

Thank you, MKC, for all you do to support kids and families in our community! 💙

08/12/2026

🎤🔥 THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2ND ANNUAL PROJECT MKC WRAP BATTLE! 🔥🎤

Our 2nd Annual Wrap Battle was an absolute blast and we want to thank everyone who showed up, competed, sponsored, donated, wrapped diapers, ate, drank, laughed, danced and supported Project MKC enough!

But while we may have had a little fun with the 90s rap theme, the reason we do this is serious.

Every diaper wrapped represents a diaper that can make its way to a family who needs it. Every dollar raised helps us continue providing diapers, wipes, period supplies, hygiene products, comfort kits and other basic necessities to families throughout Northeast Ohio.

And, most importantly, this event is about advocacy.

Because diapers aren’t covered by SNAP or WIC. Because 1 in 2 families struggle to afford enough diapers. And because basic needs shouldn’t be a luxury.

So THANK YOU to every company, team, sponsor, volunteer, supporter who helped make this day what it was. 😂

You didn’t just come out for a fundraiser.

You showed up for families. You showed up for our community. And you showed up for Project MKC. ❤️

Until next year…

🎤 Wrap some diapers. Change some lives.

Address

6961 Southern Boulevard Suite A
Boardman, OH
44512

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+13307583434

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