The Brightside Project

Equipping and empowering children to reach their full potential by building resiliency and giving hope.

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

Every child deserves food, safety, encouragement, and someone who believes in them. 🌞💙🧡

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[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

We’re proud to share that we have earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition from Candid!

Thank you for partnering with us as we serve the children in our community and work to build brighter, hope-filled futures. #bethebrightside

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

Happy Birthday, @DollyParton ! Today we celebrate your heart, generosity, impact & love for children, We are proud to be the Columbiana Count partner for The Imagination Library of Ohio. 🎂

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

✨ Goodbye 2025 — you were FULL of smiles, snacks, hugs, and hope! From Sunshine Bus visits to Bright Christmas magic, we loved reminding kids all year long that they are valued, loved, and never alone. 🌞🥰

Here’s to even more joy, kindness, and kid-sized miracles in 2026! 🎉

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

✨✏️ THANK YOU to our community for your donations, support, and love! 🌟 Here’s to a school year full of learning, laughter, and endless possibilities! 🎒💫

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[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🎒 SPECIAL BACKPACK & SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY TODAY! ✏️

📅 TODAY, AUGUST 14 | 12PM–2PM
For students who go back BEFORE our August 21st giveaway.
✅ Includes: Beaver Local, Columbiana, Crestview, Lisbon, Salem & Sebring ONLY.

#bethebrightside 🌞💙🧡

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACKS & SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY! ✏️

We’ve already helped 551 local students get ready for the school year with backpacks and supplies… and we’re not done yet!

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[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

📣 Team Sunshine is at Salem Walmart and we’re READY to STUFF the SUNSHINE BUS from 10am-2pm with school supplies to help local students go back to school feeling confident, loved & supported! 🚍🌞

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[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

As we celebrate our country’s freedom today, we’re also celebrating something close to our hearts—the freedom for kids to just be kids: to play, to dream big, and to grow up knowing they are loved. 🥰

Happy Independece Day! 🇺🇸❤️💙

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[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🚨 HELMET SAFETY ALERT! 🚨

One bump can ruin all your fun.

This summer, protect what matters most — your head. 🧠💛

📣 Join us at Food for Kids this Thursday, June 5th from 4–6PM for a special helmet safety event!

#bethebrightside 🌞💙🧡

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

We’re thrilled to be at the Wellsville McDonald’s TONIGHT. From 5–8pm, 20% of all sales will be donated directly to the Imagination Library of Columbiana County! Plus, kids ages 3–18 can stop by & hop aboard The Sunshine Bus from 5-7pm! 🌞💙🧡

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🙏🌞Huge thanks to Ruth, Natalie & Conrad for the lovely flowers tonight — and to sweet Natalie for adding another beautiful piece of art to our collection. The thoughtfulness of a child is a true brightside. 🌞🧡💙

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

We had some fun collecting data on a new food item tonight at Food for Kids — black and green olives! Our little taste-testers got to decide if they liked them, didn’t like them, or chose not to try. We love seeing kids explore new foods & making healthy choices! 🌞🧡💙

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🌞🚍Team Sunshine is on the move!

The Sunshine Bus is rolling into Crestview Elementary School today and tomorrow — we can’t wait to spend time with these amazing kids, share some smiles, and deliver sunshine along the way!

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[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🐰🍭It’s a BRIGHT Easter at Brightside TODAY! The Easter Bunny is ready to bring smiles, treats, and plenty of springtime joy to brighten everyone’s day! #BetheBrightside #BrightEaster

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🍎🍊 Food for Kids – Tonight! 🍇🍌
📅 Thursday, April 3rd
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 The Brightside Project – 1909 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

🌞🚍It was a successful launch into rural Mahoning County today! 62 kids experienced the Sunshine Bus for the very first time today! #bethebrightside 🌞🧡💙

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

Sunny Sunshine got his sub today and spread a little more sunshine! 🌞🧡💙

@jerseymikes #dayofgiving #jerseymikes #jerseymikessubs

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

Y’all, there are not enough words to express our THANKS for the incredible support today for @jerseymikes #DayofGiving!

We know so many of you support us from afar, cheering us on—but seeing you in person, taking action to make a difference, is a whole new level of love.

[The Brightside Project @BrightsideOhio]

Scott & Lisa just stopped by the Jersey Mike’s Subs in Cortland to personally thank their amazing team for choosing The Brightside Project as their charity for this year’s Month of Giving! ❤️🥪💙
Next up...Salem Store...

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