Over the Rhine Outreach event from Churchgoers at Rivertree Church in Milford, Ohio

By Derek Tye

Real Estate Agent with The Tye Group 243495

August 04, 2009 07:51 AM

On Saturday I had the privilege of going to an outreach event with my family in support of those less fortunate in Over the Rhine, Ohio, a part of downtown Cincinnati Ohio that has received its fair share of bad press over the years. The event started at 11am and offered the community a block party atmosphere and a chance to get some free food, toys for the kids, bags of groceries, clothing, treats and more.

We also had set up about 15 sets of corn hole boards, crochet, and places to sit and eat. Our volunteers cooked about 500 hamburgers and hot dogs, passed out chips and sweets, bottled water and cool aid. We had roving clowns and other helpers to assist where needed. My son Montana was helping other kids there by doing face painting. He is only seven! One of my other sons Maxwell was just having fun as a five year old can. My niece Melissa was also helping with the face painting. My sister Melanie helped with the children by keeping an eye on them and even helping feed a baby there while her mom took a break. My wife Jessica passed out helium balloons in front of the event and even prayed for some folks that came. I was dressed up as "skeeter" a juggling clown along with others. It was really nice to give back to the community and help my children learn that it is more blessed to give than receive.

Over the Rhine Outreach 1

Over the Rhine Outreach 2

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Derek Tye

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