What We Do at The Brightside Project
Meet Needs
We want to meet basic needs so relational doors will begin to open.
Equip Children
We want to give children the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.
Inspire Greatness
We want to inspire the Brightside children to change the community and world.
Empower a Generation
We want to empower a generation to reach their full potential.
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Impact Stories
a happy accident
Lelly and her four children found The Brightside Project by chance and the rest is history. Read their story. →
a little positivity
Calvin’s professional career has led him to a lot of negativity. He’s committed to being the bright side now. Read his story. →
a family affair
Bridgett’s daughter needed a service project. The whole family fell in love with The Brightside Project Read her story. →
Give today!
Donate now to help us build resiliency and give hope to children and families in Northeast Ohio. We strive to equip and empower children and families by nurturing and developing their wellbeing. Your gifts are 100% tax deductible and completely secure.
Our Community
Our children and families in Columbiana County located in Northeast Ohio are facing big obstacles. Hunger. Poverty. Drug Abuse. Violence. When we sit back and look at the darkness in our community it can be overwhelming. But instead of wallowing in the bad news, we are determined to be the good news — to be the Brightside. Together, we can help Columbiana County’s children and families reach their full potential.
27.2
Poverty level
27.2% of children younger than 18 live in poverty in Columbiana County.
1/4
Ohio’s children
594,000 children in Ohio live in poverty; that's 1 in 4 children.
15
big obstacles
A child is abused or neglected every 15 minutes in the state of Ohio.
Why I Love the Brightside
The Brightside Project kiddos are some of the greatest kids in the world. Their resiliency, their determination, and their joy are contagious. Some of The Brightside Project kiddos recently told us why they love coming to The Brightside Project.
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October 2020
We know a lot of people in our county have been anxiously awaiting this program and we are excited for the opportunity to be the Columbiana County affiliate because we know how important literacy is to a child’s development.
Lisa Wallace, C0-Director on Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library / Read Full Article
Get Involved
Programming at The Brightside Project is aimed at building resiliency and giving hope to children. The Brightside Project strives to equip and empower children by nurturing and developing their wellbeing. The hope is that children will reach their full potential because of the investment The Brightside Project and her donors, her partners, and her volunteers have made in the lives of children across our community.
Learn about our services
Needing a little bit of extra help right now? Learn about what The Brightside Project does and how we can serve your family.
Volunteer opportunities
The Brightside Project is always looking for a few good men and women to volunteer and be the bright side.
Make a Donation
The Brightside Project couldn’t do what it does without generous donors. Even $5 a month goes a long way.