From Maria’s Desk – April 2022

Dear OVV Friends and Family,

April has arrived, and that means springtime is just around the corner!

With spring comes a slew of important events here at Ohio Valley Voices. The final weeks of the academic year are always an exciting whirlwind, and, given our recent loosening of covid restrictions, they promise to be more gratifying than ever. After more than two years of pandemic-style learning, we can finally celebrate the way we’re supposed to—in-person and mask-free!

The first event, to be held on Friday, April 29th, is Special Friends’ Day. This gathering is one of my favorites of the year. It gives our students’ “special friends”—who may include parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, family friends and caregivers—a chance to spend the day at OVV and see our program up close. Attendees will sit in on classroom lessons, partake in fun activities with the kids, and meet our hardworking teachers and staff. Look out for more details in our parent newsletter!

Just two days after that, on Sunday, May 1st, we’ll be hosting the first-ever OVV Pickleball Tournament. For this high-energy fundraiser, pickleball teams from throughout the Cincinnati region will compete to win their bracket and raise money for the kids in our program. Pros and novices alike are welcome. So, if you’re looking to participate in a sporty springtime activity while also transforming the lives of children born with hearing loss, then hurry and sign up now! You can do so by visiting the pickleball website.

Spring is truly a time of joy and optimism—a time to celebrate our accomplishments and anticipate with renewed hope the opportunities that lie ahead. As always, these accomplishments and opportunities would not be possible without the generosity of our board members, supporters, families, and staff. It’s through their combined efforts that our children can flourish and become exceptional communicators.

Thank you for making our life-changing work possible, season after season. I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Maria

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