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12/29/2025

Share Your Input on Ohio DD Council's Draft Five Year State Plan.
Survey ends December 31, 2025

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12/25/2025

The SBC Board of Directors and Staff wish all of our SBC families and friends - A holiday season filled with love, peace and joy.
Happy Holidays!

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays, SBC Families & Friends!

As we wrap up another meaningful year together, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the joy, resilience, and community you bring to SBC.

Our office will be closed December 22nd through January 4th so our team can rest and recharge with loved ones. During this time, we will continue monitoring emails and voicemails for emergent needs, and we’ll be back in full swing on January 5th.

Wishing you a season filled with warmth, connection, and moments that make you remember the reason for the season. Thank you for being part of our SBC family.

We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

12/08/2025

12/03/2025

As Giving Tuesday winds down, we remember Mary Jo’s gentle spirit and generous heart.
Let’s "Carry On the Kindness" — and make sure every child feels the magic.
Give before midnight and allow us to carry on Mary Jo's legacy!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maryjoschmiadeholidayfund/

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday — a day to celebrate generosity and community.

We invite you to "Carry on the Kindness" by supporting the Mary Jo Schmiade Holiday Fund. Your donation will helps us provide holiday gifts and vital support to SBC families facing extraordinary challenges in 2026.

Let's continue to honor Mary Jo's legacy by making a donation and helping us achieve our $2,500 goal!

Every donation — big or small — makes a difference.
To honor Mary Jo and her legacy make a donation at
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maryjoschmiadeholidayfund/

12/02/2025

Kindness doesn’t have to stop after the holidays.

By becoming a monthly donor to the Mary Jo Schmiade Holiday Fund, you help ensure that SBC families receive support and joy not just in December, but throughout the year.

Mary Jo’s legacy reminds us that every child deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and loved. Together, we can keep her legacy alive.

Currently, we are at 43% of our goal! Help us reach our $2,500 Giving Tuesday goal and carry kindness forward into 2026.

Join us today by becoming a monthly donor or by making a one time gift at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maryjoschmiadeholidayfund/

12/02/2025

Legacy & Gratitude!
This Giving Tuesday, we honor the legacy of our “special elf,” Mary Jo Schmiade. For more than 20 years, Mary Jo made sure every child at SBC’s holiday parties received the gift they dreamed of.

After her unexpected passing this May, we are carrying on her kindness through the Mary Jo Schmiade Holiday Fund. Your donation today helps us continue her tradition of joy and support for SBC families in 2026.

Our goal: $2,500 — every gift brings us closer!
Consider making a one-time or monthly donation to keep Mary Jo’s spirit shining all year long.
Donate today at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maryjoschmiadeholidayfund/

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is
Mary Jo Schmiade made the holidays magical for our SBC families.
Her connection to Santa and the North Pole made sure every child received a gift. Her legacy of kindness lives on through the Mary Jo Schmiade Holiday Fund.

This year, help us Carry On the Kindness by donating to the Mary Jo Schmiade Holiday Fund. Funds donated will be used for holiday gifts for our youth and adults and when our families may need a little help throughout the year.

Donate at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maryjoschmiadeholidayfund/
and help us reach our goal of $2,500!

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Just a few days until !
Join us on , December 2nd as we honor the legacy of our "special elf", Mary Jo Schmiade who made the holidays magical for our SBC families!

This year, we’re "Carrying On the Kindness" in her memory.
Help us fill hearts and gift bags! Make a donation at
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maryjoschmiadeholidayfund/

11/23/2025

SBC Office Update for November 24 - 28

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday week, please note:

Monday & Tuesday: SBC will be closed. However, staff will be monitoring emails and voicemails to ensure your needs are met.

Wednesday: SBC will be closed.

Thursday: SBC will be closed in honor of Thanksgiving.

We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday week!