Homegrown Alliance

08/31/2026

Thank you so much to those who have provided financial assistance to the local family affected by a house fire.

We are having trouble reaching people because of the algorithm. Please share with neighborhood groups, friends, etc.!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-a-local-family-recover

08/30/2026

Introducing the C.A.R.E. Mini-Grant Program

Caregiving is a full-time job on top of everything else life demands - and far too often, the caregivers pouring everything into their families have nowhere to turn for support themselves.

That's why Homegrown Alliance created the C.A.R.E. Mini-Grant (Caregiving and Respite Expenses) - a new program designed to give one family a little breathing room.

Our first-ever recipient will receive:
(1) $500 toward their child's therapy
(2) A 30-minute massage for the primary caregiver
(3) Gift cards for a family meal and activity

A huge thank you to United Way of Warren County for generously covering the therapy services portion of this first-ever Mini-Grant - your support is making this program possible.

Who can apply?
Families must reside within the boundaries of the Little Miami School District.

How to apply or nominate a family:
Applications and nominations open September 1st and close September 20th. The recipient will be selected and notified by September 30th.

We hope to offer these mini-grants quarterly, with the total value depending on funding and community support.

📌 Application/nomination link will be posted here on September 1, 2026

08/27/2026

Many of you have asked how we can support the local family whose house was hit by lightning earlier this month. We have connected with the family and are coming to you all with a big ask: Can we raise $4,000 to help this family start over in their temporary apartment while they handle getting their home back where it needs to be?

If you can’t support, please share!!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-a-local-family-recover

08/22/2026

Come visit us at Little Miami Food Truck Rally before we blow away! We’ve also got our friend Nourish & Flourish Pantry - Little Free Pantry of Maineville, Ohio here with us!!!!

08/20/2026

📣 Calling all local businesses — we need YOUR help!

Homegrown Alliance is launching the C.A.R.E. Mini-Grant (Caregiving and Respite Expenses), a brand new quarterly initiative supporting Little Miami families whose children require specialized therapies such as occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech therapy.

Each award includes:
✅ A direct financial grant to help cover therapy costs
✅ Special caregiver appreciation rewards — because the parents and caregivers behind these kids deserve recognition too

Applications and nominations will be opening SOON — and we are actively seeking local business partners to help fund and celebrate these deserving families through monetary donations, gift cards, or in-kind contributions.

If your business would like to be part of something truly meaningful in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Please reach out at [email protected] & [email protected] or visit homegrown-alliance.org.

08/08/2026

So excited for this fun and delicious event!

Our 2nd 💛🏅gold sponsor🏅💛 is Homegrown Alliance. Thank you for sponsoring our event again!

"Our mission is to empower every child in the Little Miami School District by fostering a supportive & inclusive community. We are dedicated to uplifting marginalized & in-need students, ensuring they have the resources & opportunities to thrive."

08/05/2026

Homegrown Alliance will have a booth again at the Little Miami Food Truck Rally! Come say "hi" - we had such an amazing time last year; we love being able to support the Little Miami High School PTO while getting to see all of our friends and family attending this event!!

🎉🚚 **IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL LITTLE MIAMI FOOD TRUCK RALLY!** 🚚🎉

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for an afternoon and evening packed with **great food, live music, dancing, and community fun!** ❤️

📅 **Saturday, August 22, 2026**
⏰ **3:00–8:00 PM**
📍 **Little Miami High School – Morrow, Ohio**

🍔 **14 FOOD TRUCKS!** 🍕🌮🍦
Come hungry! We have **14 food trucks** ready to serve up something for everyone. Food trucks accept **cash and cards**.

🎶 **LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!**
🎸 School of Rock Band
🎧 DJ Big Juicy Ham
💃 ShowBiz Dance Academy Presentation
🥁 Little Miami High School Marching Band
🎖️ ROTC Presentation

🎓 **2027 GRAD SIGNS FOR SALE!** 🎓
Show your Little Miami Senior some love! **2027 Grad Signs are only $15 each.**
💵 **Cash or check only.**

🥤 **PTO DRINK SALES**
The Little Miami High School PTO will have drinks available for purchase starting at **$2.00**.

⚠️ **PTO drink sales are CASH ONLY.**
💳 Food trucks accept **cash and cards**.

Bring your family, invite your friends, grab some great food, and enjoy an evening supporting **Little Miami High School PTO**! Every dollar raised helps us support our students and school community. 💚💛

🚚 **14 Trucks • Live Entertainment • 2027 Grad Signs • One BIG Community Event!**

**We can't wait to see you there!** 🎉

08/04/2026

THANK YOU - all shoes have been purchased! We appreciate this community’s willingness to help out their neighbors every single time. You are incredible!

We could use a few friends to step up for a local family! 👟

Homegrown Alliance was able to provide clothing and school supplies to families at our Free Back to School Supply Shop last weekend, but one local family could still use some help getting their kids started off on the right foot -- literally!

Would you be willing to grab a pair of shoes from their wishlist? There are only 3 pairs of shoes needed and it would make a difference for these kiddos! We would love to get these ordered ASAP so they arrive before the school year kicks off next week.

🔗 https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/lmfamilyshoes

Thank you for helping make this a great start to the school year for this family. 💛

08/03/2026

Reminder that we (Amanda VM, specifically) will be at this event with FREE school supplies. If you didn't make it to our Free School Supply Shop over the past wee, this is the perfect opportunity to come grab some school supplies and meet the LMES' INCREDIBLE admin team, Principal Gates and Assistant Principal Quinlan!

🧺🌭 TODAY! Picnic with the Principals! 🌭🧺

Join us TODAY, Monday, August 3, from 4:30–6:00 PM to kick off the new school year with an evening of fun, food, and community! All activities will take place on the Little Miami Elementary Front Lawn 💚💛

Come enjoy:
🌭 FREE hot dog dinner
🎨 Face painting
✂️ FREE back-to-school haircuts
🎒 FREE school supplies from Homegrown Alliance (while supplies last)
☕ Delicious smoothies and coffee available for purchase from Kra-Kups

We can’t wait to see our Panther families for a fun evening before the school year begins! 💛💚🐾

Northeast Orthodontic Specialists

KraKups

08/01/2026

That’s a wrap! We have some paper on our Little Free Library that is free to any students or teachers who need it, come and grab it while it’s available!

We’ll post summaries later, but once again thank you to all! Have the best school year ever!