The Norma Foundation exists to help bring charitable visions to life. We are honored to support hard-working leaders of nonprofits, educational organizations, and small business owners with the financial resources they need to put their solutions into action. With a particular interest in serving veterans, animals, and the people of our community, the foundation has supported Ashland County with a multitude of projects, such as those featured here on our Project Board.
Breakfast Pizza with Dad

Breakfast Pizza with Dad

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...

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2022 Honor Bus Trip

2022 Honor Bus Trip

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...

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4 Leaf Rover

4 Leaf Rover

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...

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Xander Lavender Stuffed Animals

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...

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American Veteran Appreciation Event

American Veteran Appreciation Event

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...

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Ashland County Veterans Honor Bus

Ashland County Veterans Honor Bus

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...

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Music Scores Program

Music Scores Program

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...

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Fathers Eve

Fathers Eve

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...

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Firefighter Appreciation Event

Firefighter Appreciation Event

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...

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Police Appreciation Event

Police Appreciation Event

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...

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Pathfinder Farms Bridge Project

Pathfinder Farms Bridge Project

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...

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Ashland Kroc Center Spray Park

Ashland Kroc Center Spray Park

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...

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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...

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Ashland Bookcase Project

Ashland Bookcase Project

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....

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