On June 29th, The Ashland Kroc Center opened the brand new outdoor spray park to the public! The Norma Foundation partnered with Bob and Jan Archer in order to bring this vision to life. Monday- Friday the Kroc Center will provide free lunches to all children who are...
On the Saturday before Father's Day, we joined forces with the City of Ashland and Ohio Fire in order to celebrate the amazing dad's in our community with our 2nd annual Breakfast Pizza with Dad event! We provided free pizza, coffee, OJ, and dessert for father's and...
On the first day of Spring, The Ashland Kroc Center had their ground breaking for the brand NEW outdoor spray park coming this summer to the city of Ashland! The Norma Foundation is proud to partner with Bob & Jan Archer to bring this amazing resource to our...
The Norma Foundation’s own Abby & Ryleigh were able to go on an Honor Bus trip this fall! They got to experience an amazing weekend filled with learning and connecting with some of the amazing veterans of Ashland County! Abby said, “I recommend every veteran and...
Dr. Burkhart is the Chief of Staff at the Ontario Medical Clinic in Richland County, OH. She has always had a strong passion for spaying and neutering animals, which is why she has recently started her own non profit called 4 Leaf Rover to help her succeed in her...
We are so thankful for our Ashland City Police Department and Ashland County Sheriff’s Department for keeping our great community safe! We are thrilled to partner with our local first responders to provide Xander lavender stuffed animals, which is a calming and...
In August, thousands of parents and kids attended the downtown Back 2 School Celebration event to kickoff the school year! Kids were able to receive free backpacks with school supplies, snacks, and even free haircuts! Special thanks to Associated Charities for putting...
Over 5,000 people visited the Ashland airport on August 6th in order to attend the 9th annual American Veteran Appreciation Event! The public was able celebrate the veterans by to enjoying free food, vendors, concerts, and airplanes to list a few! Some of the veterans...
The Norma Foundation is proud to be supporters of the Ashland County Homeward Bound dog shelter! Our new county dog shelter will be the most modern, up to date dog shelter in the state of Ohio! The facility will be just over 10,000 sq feet and will be located across...
The goal of The Locks and Lights for Bikes program is to assist employees in the Naples community who ride their bikes to work with lights and locks. The Naples police has partnered with local businesses to assist in the safety of their employees while they are...
The Ashland County Veterans Honor Bus provides veterans a trip to Washington D.C. at no cost to the veterans! The Honor Bus has taken 12 weekend long trips to the capitol in the past 9 years. Sites on the group’s itinerary include the Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo...
The Norma Foundation is a proud supporter of The Ashland County Sheriffs Department! Over the years, The Norma Foundation has funded 10 different K9's for the Sheriff's Department. Along with the dogs, we have also helped to purchase a fully equiped K9 vehicle for the...
The Norma Foundation is proud to support the Music Scores program in Collier County, Florida! The goal of this program is to bring a literacy-based violin program to Pre-K classes, focusing on low income families. The mission of the Music Scores program is “To...
The Norma Foundation is a proud supporter of the Fathers Eve program! Fathers Eve is all about Celebrating Fatherhood EVERYWHERE. Fathers Eve is always held the day and night before Father’s Day. It’s an opportunity for fathers, step-fathers, fathers to-be, and any...
The Norma Foundation took the month of May, 2021, to appreciate Ashland’s local fire department. A member of the Ambassador board spent time creating gift baskets for 37 firefighters and donated them to the Ashland Fire Department. The Norma Foundation appreciates the...
On April 9, 2021, Ashland County hosted an awards ceremony for our policemen. During this time, many of the officers were recognized for their hard work, acts of kindness and lifesaving cases. The Norma Foundation appreciates the hard work and sacrifice that our...
In 2021, The Norma Foundation partnered with the Ashland Dickey Church of the Brethren to thank the members at the Sheriff’s Department. A total of 92 employees were given gift cards to a local restaurant in downtown Ashland. We appreciate the Ashland Sheriff’s...
Pathfinder Farms is a great nonprofit that strives towards bettering the young men in Ashland County in a faith based environment. This program connects young men with mentors to grow their education and learn more about Christ. Pathfinder operates year round and...
For the past 20 years on the first Saturday in June, the Ashland County Wildlife Conservation center has their annual Kid's Day! This event is very popular outdoor adventure for many kids 6-12 years old, drawing in over 200 kids every year! There are 6 different...
The Spray Park at the Kroc Center is a wonderful asset to the Ashland Community. This is a free outdoor amenity that children can visit all summer. The Ashland Kroc Center was built in 2009 with an endowment left by Ray and Joan Kroc. There are only 26 Kroc Centers in...
The Norma Foundation has partnered with North Central State College to provide a nursing scholarship to honor a former member of the foundation named Lori Henthorn. Lori Henthron had a huge heart and passion to help people in need. Her passion even inspired both of...
The Vet Tech program at the Career Center is a widely beneficial program to both students and animals. The Vet Tech Program has partnered with the Humane Society to take care of all types of animals from domesticated pets, reptiles, and even larger animals such as...
The Norma Foundation helped to sponsor the first annual Ashland St. Patrick's Day Parade! A few of the festivities going on downtown throughout the day were: in store deals on green attire and green products, green window decorations, and Irish inspired dishes and...
The Ashland Bookcase Project was founded over 10 years ago by Dr. Julia Wright with the goal of improving reading skills of young students. This project is funded completely by donations and the help of volunteers from the community and students at the career center....
The Ashland County Cancer Association is a local program that provides financial, nutritional, and emotional support for cancer patients. This local program is able to help around 300 patients on an annual basis. In 2021, The Norma Foundation met with the director,...
The Ashland Bike Project is an Ohio not-for-profit organization seeking to use the power of bikes to make a positive change in the community. Its board members are made up of community members with a heart for young people that share the vision of helping make our...