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W.orking A.nimals G.iving S.ervice 4 Kids
"Growing Possibilities,
One Child at a Time"
The W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Partner Placement Scholarship Fund
When you give to the Partner Placement Scholarship Fund, you support ALL of our Kids in Need, who may be stuck in the trenches and unable to cross the finish line. W.A.G.S. Scholarship Fund is authorized to make an annual contribution supporting grants for Kids In Need to cross the fundraising finish line towards their service dog for life.
Every year, around the holiday season, an eagerness to spread joy and the season’s spirit of giving brings out a little extra kindness in all of us. That kindness, I’m happy to say has known no boundaries since 2021, as parents who succeeded in their fundraising efforts have "left no man behind" and offered a helping hand to those who struggle and cheered their success.
You joined the "love" and helped to spread joy and sweetness at W.A.G.S.inCLE "Pure Imagination" Gala (Oct 21, 2022) raising $75,000; over $25,000 of which was directed to the Partner Placement Scholarship Fund, and granting 4 scholarships to kids in need in December 2021.
Counting their sleeps each night our children lie snug in their beds, as visions of service dogs dance in their heads. A service dog who puts his warm, soft head in their lap on command (“Love”) and provides a deep pressure therapy better than any blanket. Who stands assuredly by their side as they transition back into the classroom. These dogs provide, in many ways, the only sense of routine many of our kids have.
We continue to focus on what is truly important – our kids – but we cannot do it without you.
See what our sponsors and volunteers have to say
"When I met Aubrey with Claire, I was blown away by the gratitude I received. Seeing how my small monthly donation changed her life was a heartwarming experience."
-- Helene P., sponsor since 2009
"Spending time with the dogs and the kids and seeing their happiness as they learn from me is a rewarding experience. Knowing I am helping make their life better in such an indescribable way is an amazing feeling."
-- Michelle, volunteer foster trainer since 2020
"I love volunteering with W.A.G.S. 4 Kids! Since long before COVID, but especially during it's given me a new purpose in being able to do something that I love for a greater cause."
- T.K., volunteer since 2015
Thank You For Making Our Kids Lives Part of YOUR Future Plans.
Businesses, families and fellow foundations have given their time and support to help us make a difference in children's lives.
- Michael & Denise Barone
- Randy Bender
- Robyn Boebinger
- Jenny Brown
- Nicholas Brumbaugh
- Debbie Bunsey
- Jeff Carducci
- Bill Crowley
- Jim Crowley
- John & Laura Crowley
- James Kelly
- Brian Knis
- Leahmarie Koury
- Greg Polyak
- Brock Reish
- Charlie & Kristy Shuck
- Steve & Christine Shuck
- Lorry Szabo
- Jennifer Trebb
- Denice Winter
- Craig Warner
Other Ways You Can Make A Difference
Sponsor A Child
We provide service dogs to kids in need across 30 counties of NE & Central Ohio. Read their stories.
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteers are the backbone of the organization - without which...we would be lost! We organize a variety of community fundraising events and more to bring awareness and enrich the lives of our kids.
Go The Extra Mile
The total cost of raising and training a single service dog is $28,000! In order for the organization to supplement those costs we host quarterly major events and pop-ups all summer long! Join us or host one of your own! We'd love to hear all of your ideas!
Working Animals Giving Service Foundation is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) foundation EIN # 85-3299502
