The Cove Initiative, NFP

The Cove Initiative, NFP A community-based nonprofit empowering local youth and families through outreach, connection, and compassion. Building hope. Creating change.

Strengthening community — one family at a time.

THE COVE NEEDS A FEW FUNDRAISING PARTNERS! We’re getting ready to launch a super simple fundraiser with Midwest Mixes, a...
08/17/2026

THE COVE NEEDS A FEW FUNDRAISING PARTNERS!

We’re getting ready to launch a super simple fundraiser with Midwest Mixes, and before we get started, we need YOUR help!

We have a limited number of order forms and are looking for people willing to take one form and help collect orders from friends, family, coworkers, church members, neighbors, or anyone else you know.

There is NO cost to you to help us!

Each mix sells for just $6, and $3 from every single item sold goes directly back to The Cove Initiative to help us continue providing free community events, assistance to local families, and other programs in our community.

You don't have to sell hundreds. Even a handful of orders makes a difference, and when several people each do a little, it can add up to something BIG.

If you're willing to partner with us and take an order form, comment below or send us a message!

And even if you can't take a form, please share this post so we can find people who can.

Creating Waves of Kindness, one little fundraiser at a time.

The Cove Initiative is looking for places to host small pop-up events! We’re looking for local businesses, churches, org...
08/17/2026

The Cove Initiative is looking for places to host small pop-up events!

We’re looking for local businesses, churches, organizations, parks, or community spaces that would be willing to let us set up for a few hours.

We’ll bring everything we need, handle setup and cleanup, and every Cove Pop-Up will include something FREE for kids and families.

We’ll also bring some of our low-cost Cove items for sale — everything is $10 or less, with several items costing only $1 — with all proceeds going right back into helping us provide free community events and support local families.

Have a space we could use? Send us a message!

✨ Even if you don’t have a location, PLEASE SHARE this post so we can reach someone who does!

🌊 Creating Waves of Kindness

🌈 We had another helper join us Saturday!Kyla came out to Ash Bash and spent part of the day with us at The Cove Initiat...
08/16/2026

🌈 We had another helper join us Saturday!

Kyla came out to Ash Bash and spent part of the day with us at The Cove Initiative’s very first vendor event.

One of the things we love about building The Cove is getting to bring our kids along for the journey and letting them experience what community involvement looks like firsthand. And, naturally, Ash Bash also meant making a few new friends along the way… including a rather impressive reptile. 😂🦎

We’re so glad Kyla got to be part of this first with us and make some memories of her own. 🌈

Creating waves of kindness, one generation at a time.

Teen Ambassador Spotlight: Kamryn & Madalynn! We could not wrap up our Ash Bash shoutouts without recognizing two people...
08/16/2026

Teen Ambassador Spotlight: Kamryn & Madalynn!

We could not wrap up our Ash Bash shoutouts without recognizing two people who gave so much of their time and energy to The Cove Initiative this weekend: our Teen Ambassadors, Kamryn and Madalynn!

Both Friday and Saturday, these girls showed up ready to help. They jumped in wherever they were needed, helped keep our booth running, interacted with families and kids, helped with activities and merchandise, and represented The Cove throughout the event.

And that is exactly what we hoped our Teen Ambassador program would become.

It isn’t just a title. It’s an opportunity for young people to learn what it looks like to serve their community, take responsibility, work alongside others, and use their time to make something better for the people around them.

Ash Bash was The Cove Initiative’s very first vendor event, and having Kamryn and Madalynn there beside us for both days made a huge difference. They gave up part of their weekend to volunteer, worked through the long hours, and helped us take care of all the little things that have to happen behind the scenes to make an event work.

We are incredibly proud of both of them and grateful to have them representing The Cove Initiative as our Teen Ambassadors.

Thank you, Kamryn and Madalynn, for showing up, working hard, and helping us create waves of kindness in our community. 🌈

💛 Ash Bash Team Shoutout: Mandy! 💛We also want to thank Mandy for joining us during both days of Ash Bash and spending t...
08/16/2026

💛 Ash Bash Team Shoutout: Mandy! 💛

We also want to thank Mandy for joining us during both days of Ash Bash and spending time at The Cove Initiative booth with our team!

Our first vendor event was a big milestone for The Cove, and we appreciate everyone who gave part of their weekend to come out, support us, and be part of the experience.

Thank you, Mandy, for being there with us as we celebrated another first for The Cove Initiative! 🌈

🌈 Volunteer Spotlight: Nicki! 🌈We have another very well-deserved Ash Bash shoutout to give!Nicki was there before the e...
08/16/2026

🌈 Volunteer Spotlight: Nicki! 🌈

We have another very well-deserved Ash Bash shoutout to give!

Nicki was there before the event even started, helping us transport supplies, get everything unloaded, and set up The Cove Initiative’s booth for our very first vendor event.

And once Ash Bash got started, she didn’t stop there.

She stayed at our booth throughout the event, helped make sure everyone had what they needed, talked with families, handed out pamphlets, answered questions, helped keep everything organized, and made sure the people who stopped by felt welcomed.

There are so many little things that have to happen to keep an event running smoothly, and Nicki was constantly jumping in wherever she was needed. She didn’t just attend Ash Bash. She showed up for The Cove and for our community.

Having people beside us who genuinely believe in what we’re building and are willing to put in the work to help make it happen means more than we can say.

Thank you, Nicki, for giving your time, energy, and heart to The Cove Initiative. We appreciate you! 🌈

Shoutout to Kyle! 👏We want to take a moment to recognize Kyle Clemons for all of the hard work he put into helping make ...
08/16/2026

Shoutout to Kyle! 👏

We want to take a moment to recognize Kyle Clemons for all of the hard work he put into helping make The Cove Initiative’s first vendor event a success at Ash Bash 2026.

Even though he wasn’t able to stay at the booth the entire time, he helped with setup and tear down both days, and he was the one behind all of our 3D-printed products. From dragons and sharks to butterflies, keychains, and other fun items, he spent so much time printing, preparing, and helping get everything ready for the event.

A lot of work happens behind the scenes before an event ever begins, and Kyle played a huge role in making sure our booth was stocked and ready to go.

We are so thankful for all of the time, effort, and support he gave to help bring this together.

Thank you, Kyle, for helping us create waves of kindness.

08/16/2026

🌈 A closer look at The Cove at Ash Bash 2026!

We shared plenty of pictures from the weekend, but we wanted to give you a closer look at everything that went into our booth for The Cove Initiative’s very first vendor event!

From 3D-printed creations and bracelets to crafts, jewelry, informational materials, sponsorship opportunities and more, so much time, work and preparation went into getting everything ready for Ash Bash.

Seeing the booth finally come together after all the planning, printing, creating, packing and setting up was such a special moment for us. This was a first for The Cove, and definitely a milestone we’ll remember as we continue to grow.

Thank you again to everyone who stopped by our booth, supported The Cove, made a purchase, or took the time to learn more about what we’re building for children, youth and families in our community.

Our first vendor event is officially in the books, and we’re excited for everything still ahead. 🌈

Creating waves of kindness through connection and community.

🌈 That’s a wrap on Ash Bash 2026! 🌈What a weekend! Ash Bash gave The Cove Initiative an opportunity to get out into our ...
08/16/2026

🌈 That’s a wrap on Ash Bash 2026! 🌈

What a weekend!

Ash Bash gave The Cove Initiative an opportunity to get out into our community, meet so many new people, share our mission, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

Our booth was packed with colorful 3D-printed creations, keychains, bracelets, bubbles, cold drinks, crafts and more, but one of our favorite parts was watching kids sit down, grab a paintbrush and turn their own little plaster creations into something completely unique. 🎨

More than anything, this weekend was about connection.

Every person who stopped to talk with us, picked up a brochure, asked about our programs, purchased something, made a donation, let their child create with us, or simply took a moment to learn what The Cove is about helped us continue building something special for children, youth and families in our community.

We are still growing. We are still learning. And events like this remind us exactly why we started.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped prepare items, set up, tear down, work the booth, interact with families and keep things running throughout the weekend. There was a lot of work behind those tables that nobody walking by could see, and we absolutely could not have done it without our team.

And thank you to everyone who stopped by The Cove Initiative booth at Ash Bash! Whether you spent $1, donated, grabbed a business card, painted a craft, or simply stopped to say hello, you were part of our weekend.

Every little wave matters. Together, they become something much bigger.

Creating waves of kindness through connection and community.

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