It was April of 2020. The world was in a bad situation because of COVID-19. There was a lot of pain in too many places. Small not-for-profits weren't spared. At the time, the Orange Effect Foundation raised money through its annual golf event (OEF Golf for Autism) and through generous individual and corporate donations. At that particular moment, many of the donations dried up. I'm sure you …
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So Many Wonderful Things in the World
I don’t know about you, but I find it really easy to succumb to negative news, to go down the “rabbit hole” of fear, sadness, or anger at things going on in society. You can read all kinds of posts about the negative effects of social media on mental health. It’s not a mystery. To top that off I live in an area that has had below freezing temperatures for a few weeks straight, so finding things to …
Finding the Balance (Parents During a Pandemic)
Back in the day, in a previous life almost, I was a counselor for domestic violence offenders. They came to a group session two times a week, essentially as an alternative to going to jail. I could write dozens of blog posts about it that would be interesting but not necessarily helpful for you. What I have been thinking about that is definitely helpful is something we taught in those classes …
Applying For a Grant With The Orange Effect Foundation
We receive many questions each year about how our application process works. This article appeared a few years ago but the information is always timely. If you have additional questions after reading, please reach out to us at info@theorangeeffect.org. Grant applications are reviewed quarterly. You can mail them to us at any time but the deadline to be included in the review means having your …
The Orange Effect Foundation Welcomes New Board Chair
Kristin Erbacher, Managing Director of Aon, elected to chair grantmaking foundation. By: The Orange Effect Foundation CLEVELAND - Jan. 13, 2022 - PRLog -- The Orange Effect Foundation (OEF) today announced Kristin Erbacher was elected as its new board chair during the December Board of Trustees meeting in Cleveland. Kristin succeeds Pam Pulizzi, who served as chair …
Telehealth Is an Important Speech Therapy Tool
Telehealth has been a way to reach individuals who would otherwise have gone without health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also enabled the most vulnerable to remain connected to their service providers. Telehealth has an important role in expanding health care access, particularly for marginalized populations. With so many possible barriers to health care, telehealth is …
Women Are Autistic Too
Here at The Orange Effect Foundation (OEF) our focus is on kids and early intervention. In keeping up with all the latest research on speech therapy we come across a lot of interesting information. Recently, two articles were written on the same day by The Guardian. They focused on women who always knew there was something different about themselves but didn’t know what it was. Unfortunately, they …
Cheers to a Very Good Year
We have so much to celebrate at The Orange Effect Foundation! In a year of uncertainty, one thing remains clear: our commitment to needy children with speech disorders is resolute. Our numbers for 2021 tell the story: Over $105,000 awarded 60 children empowered 28 speech therapy grants provided 29 speech devices purchased 3 weeks of speech camp funded Thanks to the …
The Orange Effect Foundation Raises Funds and Awareness
$17,000 Awarded in Grants to Fund Speech Devices and Speech Therapy After Foundation's Quarterly Board Meeting By: The Orange Effect Foundation CLEVELAND - Dec. 15, 2021 - PRLog -- Thanks to the generosity of their dedicated supporters, The Orange Effect Foundation made a difference in children's lives this quarter by awarding $17,000 in grants to fund speech therapy and speech devices for …
Appreciating the Gift of Speech
As we enter the holiday season, our minds often turn towards gifts. Some gifts are tangible, some are flashy, some are small, and some we may take for granted. One gift that many might take for granted is that of speech. I’ll admit that I too have been guilty of under appreciating speech.A recent experience that helped me realize firsthand what a gift speech is was my participation in the …
SIMPLE Brand Shoutout
Matt Lyles of SIMPLE Brand Podcast recently highlighted The Orange Effect Foundation and interviewed founder Joe Pulizzi to learn about our mission and how to lend a hand. Joe discusses the evolution of the foundation and the wonderful opportunities it continues to create. It's a great conversation that we think you will enjoy. ENJOY THE EPISODE HERE Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on …
Kids Teach Us So Much
I really enjoy spending time with kids because they are so smart and so aware of the world around them. They generally are not judgmental (yet) and often so willing to try new things. The 5th Grade Class at Lakewood Catholic Academy (LCA) in Lakewood, Ohio is one such group. As a service project, they participated in our second annual Silence for Speech campaign to help recognize the …
