The Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls’ Big Hits and Big Hearts Campaign
The Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls play the full-contact sport of roller derby but our passion does not stop there. Each member of the Black-n-Blue Nation is a part of our local community which is filled with great organizations trying to make a difference. We do what we can to help these community organizations make our communities better!
At each BBRG home bout we feature a local charity or community organization to raise awareness and involvement!
Please check back for updates, events, and opportunities to come and join the Black-n-Bluegrass support the bluegrass! Are you a local charity organization interested in teaming up with BBRG or requesting a donation? Click Here
Transform Cincy
Our Big Hits and Big Hearts Campaign will be featuring Transform Cincy on June 4th as our local non-profit as we strive to bring recognition to awesome organizations who support our communities! Transform Cincy works to support transgender and gender non-conforming youth through free wardrobes, support programs, social events, monthly book clubs as well as in-service and volunteer hours. Find out more about this amazing organization at www.transformcincy.org
Transform Cincy serves 6-25 year old trans and gender non-conforming youth and their families by providing free wardrobes with accessories while they are transitioning, weekly programming events, monthly support groups, and advocacy around laws, policies, and access. We also serve LGBQ+ youth and their families by providing access, topics during our weekly programming, a youth council open to trans and LGBQ+ youth, a monthly book club, and in-service/volunteer hours for school and/or other programs.
Mission/Vision
A journey can begin with a single thread. At Transform, we work with transgender and gender non-conforming youth to provide free wardrobes with everything they need head to toe. The destination is yours to create, we are here to help you get started; with free clothing and wardrobe styling.
Transform has a simple goal: Provide free wardrobes, head to toe, for transgender and gender non-conforming youth. Why? Because affirming care is the best way to protect transgender youth. Having a safe space and community center available gives new opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth to make new friends and make a difference in their community. Our recent focus has been expanding our programming to offer community groups and social events. We are passionate about connecting with young people in need and their families to give as much support to vulnerable youth as possible. It’s so much more than just clothes. When one of our clients tries a new item on, and gets to feel more comfortable and joyful in their own skin, that is the transformation we are making.
Destiny Rescue: Saving Children From Human Trafficking
RESCUE THE SEXUALLY EXPLOITED AND ENSLAVED
Destiny Rescue rescues children from red light districts, brothels, and sexually abusive situations.
RESTORE THE ABUSED
Destiny Rescue provides rescued children the intensive care and love they need to recover from the traumatic effects of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We provide them with medical help, counseling, schooling, vocational training and all daily needs required to be integrated back into society successfully. In addition, we provide a safe protective place for them to live, grow and experience the unconditional love of God – a place where they can feel valued and esteemed; a place where they can be kids again.
PROTECT THE VULNERABLE
Destiny Rescue offers programs that help at-risk children and families reduce their children’s chances of being sold, lured or trafficked into the sex-trade.
EMPOWER THE POOR
Destiny Rescue believes in empowering the poor and giving them a hand up in life, not a handout. Our philosophy and goal is to help them become self-sustaining through one of our many assistance programs. Simply put, we don’t want to create a welfare system where children and families become dependent on our organization, but rather have a chance to become profitable through hard work and common sense.
BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS
Destiny Rescue is committed to being a voice for the sexually exploited, vulnerable and poor who, in most cases, can’t speak up for themselves. We believe everyone has a right to be heard, especially those crying out for justice. Many times they are overlooked or tossed aside by society, but we are determined to be their voice – motivating and inspiring influencers to get involved and make a difference in the lives of the voiceless.
Click Here to find out how you can help today!
Holly Hill Children’s Services
Black-n-Bluegrass’ Big Hearts and Big Hits charity for May 19th, 2018 is Holly Hill! They have been in operation since 1884. Then a home for orphans has since transformed into a haven for children and their families through residential treatment, foster care, adoption, therapy and more. To find our more information please visit: http://www.hollyhill-ky.org.
You can be a HERO for children!
Featured Charity: April 21st
The Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls are proud to support Family Nurturing Center and their mission to end the cycle of child abuse. Family Nurturing Center provides child abuse treatment, prevention and education services to thousands of Greater Cincinnati children and families impacted by abuse and neglect. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the blue ribbon serves as the international symbol for child abuse prevention. Their free services include nurturing parenting programs, Stewards of Children training, services for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, therapeutic services for child victims of abuse and other traumatic experiences, the Kids on the Block school puppet show, and supervised visitation.
Click here to make a difference in a child’s life!
NECCO builds families!
We are proud to announce our Big Hits and Big Hearts’ featured charity for this bout will be Necco of Florence, KY! Each year we collect gifts (unwrapped) for local children and sadly, for many of these kids, the presents they receive from NECCO will be the first Christmas presents that they ever receive. We need your help! Bring unwrapped toys to our bout on November 4th or email them at santaslilhelpers@necco.org to sponsor a specific child. Because every child deserves to be loved and NECCO works so hard to build families so that is possible!
Black-and-Bluegrass Roller Girls are proud to partner with Necco. They offer a variety of services that help to strengthen, build, and empower families. Their services vary by state, but in Kentucky, they assist with adoptions, foster care, alternatives to detention, and behavioral health concerns. They strive to place children in a permanent home but also assist children through services aimed at behavioral and substance abuse concerns. To see how you can make a difference, visit their website at www.necco.org.
Spina Bifida Coalition
The Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls support the Spina Bifida Coalition of Cincinnati. We skate each year with Jeremy Moses and his team “Rolling Derby” in the Walk & Roll. Please help us help them by giving whatever you can Donate Here. The more people that know about Spina Bifida Coalition of Cincinnati, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!
Join us as we Walk & Roll through the beautiful Miami Whitewater Forest. This event benefits the Spina Bifida Coalition of Cincinnati. Participants Walk, Roll or Run on the paved 1.4 mile Shaker Trace. After the race, join us for our family picnic and games for the kids.
Join or donate to our Team Rolling Derby to support the Spina Bifida! ? Mark Your Calendars: Sept 30th @ 10am
Necco
Black-and-Bluegrass Roller Girls are proud to partner with Necco for the November bout. Necco offers a variety of services that help to strengthen, build, and empower families. Their services vary by state, but in Kentucky they assist with adoptions, foster care, alternatives to detention, and behavior health concerns. They strive to place children in a permanent home but also assist children though services aimed at behavioral and substance abuse concerns. To see how you can make a difference, visit their website at www.necco.org.
Friends of the Shelter
The Black-n-Bluegrass Big Hits and Big Hearts campaign would like to welcome FRIENDS of the SHELTER as our featured community organization for our October bout. They are a volunteer organization whose purpose is to oppose cruelty in all forms, encourage humane handling and care of animals, advance spay/neuter programs, promote the animal shelters and strive for responsible adoptions and ownership. They have programs in Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Gallatin, Grant and Pendleton counties. To find out more about this organization, pet adoptions or to receive their monthly newsletter each month visit their website at: https://www.friendsoftheshelterky.org/
The Spina Bifida Association of Cincinnati
The Black-n-Bluegrass Big Hits and Big Hearts Campaign is more than pleased to welcome back our friends at The Spina Bifida Association of Cincinnati! For the past several years we have promoted and participated in their annual Walk-n-Roll event with our fan Jeremy Moses. It is a great event in the beautiful Miami Whitewater Forest and for just $35 you can be part of our team supporting SBAC while enjoying a walk (or as we prefer to skate aka roll). Included in your entry is food, refreshments, live music, event photographers, freebies, kids activities and of course the joy of helping fund this awesome organization! Join our team: Rollin’ Derby!
NECCO is Coming to Town!
The holidays are coming up and what better way to celebrate than to make a difference for children in our area. NECCO is a local foster care agency that provides therapeutic foster care services to over 200 children in Northern Kentucky who have been unable to remain in the care of their families. Each year NECCO tries to deliver at least three presents to each child and sadly, for many of their kids, these presents will be the first Christmas presents that they ever receive. As a non-profit agency we rely heavily on the generosity and support from our neighbors and community to provide for the needs of these kids. The holidays are especially difficult for kids in foster care so please consider bringing a donation to the November 7th bout and help the Black-n-Blue Nation bring some cheer this year to the families of NECCO!
For more information on this organization please go to: www.necco.org
Community Services of Northern Kentucky
The Black-n-Bluegrass Big Hits and Big Hearts Campaign would like to welcome CFNKY as our featured community organization for our Crosstown Knockdown Oct 10th, 2015. The Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky offers adult daycare and other services for disabled adults and the elderly. Come check out this wonderful organization at the bout or online at http://www.cfnky.org/CommunityServices/.
Derby for a better NKY
The Black-n-Bluegrass Big Hits and Big Hearts Campaign would like to welcome CFNKY as our featured community organization for our Crosstown Knockdown Oct 10th, 2015. The Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky supports social, educational and health services to you and your neighbors everyday. Come check out this wonderful organization at the bout or online at http://cfnky.org/
The Spina Bifida Association of Cincinnati
The Black-n-Bluegrass Big Hits and Big Hearts Campaign is more than pleased to welcome back our friends at The Spina Bifida Association of Cincinnati! For the past several years we have promoted and participated in their annual Walk-n-Roll event with our fan Jeremy Moses. It is a great event in the beautiful Miami Whitewater Forest and for just $35 you can be part of our team supporting SBAC while enjoying a walk (or as we prefer to skate aka roll). Included in your entry is food, refreshments, live music, event photographers, freebies, kids activities and of course the joy of helping fund this awesome organization! Join our team: Rollin’ Derby!
For the Sake of Love and Horses
Black-n-Bluegrass’ Big Hits and Big Hearts campaign will be welcoming a very special community organization that will be featured at our June 6th bout. Lovesome Stables uses Equitherapy to help children with special needs. These horses help them develop and improve balance, posture, coordination, reflexes, motor skills and hand-eye coordination while bonding with a beautiful animal. Learn more at: http://lovesomestables.com.
Cinderella’s Closet: The Ball at the Bout
April 11th, 2015 BBRG will feature Cinderella’s Closet at their first home bout of the season! A real life Cinderella and Prince will be having a ball while they walk around the bout and take pictures with our fans. This awesome organization turns dresses into dreams for young princesses. To find out more about them please go to: www.cinderellasclosetusa.org
