Scrap It Up is an all volunteer, non profit organization. We have our charter under the umbrella of the Kennedy Heights Arts Center, https://kennedyarts.org/
All proceeds, over our costs, are donated back to the local arts and “green” community.
Here’s some of our past projects:
The Caring Place
We have an on going relationship with April Pandora at Eden Organic Gardens, https://www.edenurbangardens.com/about
As fresh food, fruits and vegetables, are sometimes in short supply at food pantries, we have an agreement with April to buy fresh produce every week which she delivers to our local food pantry, The Caring Place,
https://www.thecaringplace.info/
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
-grants to establish and sustain, The Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub https://www.cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org/
Co-op Cincy
-grants to Coop Cincinnati, https://coopcincy.org/ , earmarked for small business loans to “green” and arts initiatives. Coop Cincinnati provides small business loans to folks, (think immigrants, women, people of color), who might not have access to more traditional loan sources such as banks and credit unions.
Farmer Training
-support for Our Harvest, a local farm providing training for farmers and food grown in, and for, the College Hill community. https://www.ourharvest.coop/
New Life Furniture
-Donations to New Life Furniture Bank, https://nlfurniture.org/, New Life collects gently used or discontinued new furniture and makes it available to people in our community who are re-establishing themselves after a period of being unhoused.
Tikkun Farm
-a grant to help rebuild Tikkun Farms after a recent devastating fire. Read about the good work of Tikkun Farms here: https://www.tikkunfarm.com/mission-core-values/
Cincinnati Sister Cities
-a grant to Cincinnati Sister Cities, https://sites.google.com/view/ckscp/home-1?pli=1to create the mural celebrating our friendship with Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Mustard Seed Farm
-CSA memberships for families to Mustard Seed Farm https://mustardseedfarmer.webnode.page/about-us/, which serves The Norwood community.
Kennedy Heights Art Center
-scholarships for summercamp programs at The Kennedy Heights Arts Center.
Buddy Benches
-sponsorship of Buddy Benches made from collected bottle caps at neighborhood schools.
St. Vincent de Paul
-St. Vincent de Paul (Nativity Chapter) - Emergency aid for neighbors in need.
Queen City Freedom Band
- We supported the commission of the musical piece, “John and Jim," composed by Dr. Viet Cuong. It was first performed by the Columbus Pride Bands and the Queen City Freedom Band of Cincinnati for the 2024 Pride Bands Alliance Annual Conference. This composition celebrates Ohioans Jim Obergefell and John Arthur who brought marriage equality to the United States of America.
Kennedy Heights Community Council: Common Orchard Project
-Kennedy Heights Community Council: Common Orchard Project
Indigo Hippo Annual Fund
- Indigo Hippo Annual Fund
Cincinnati Computer Reuse
-Cincinnati Computer Reuse
CRC provides refurbished laptops and desktops to students, the needy and seniors.