Summary
Organization name
THE BDK FUND
other names
Brighter Days 4 Kids
Tax id (EIN)
82-4139941
Address
4465 BRIDGETOWN RDCINCINNATI, OH 45211
1% complete
$20,000 Goal
Mission
Our mission at The BDK Fund (Brighter Days 4 Kids) is to effect positive change in the lives of local youth. We accomplish our mission through our two thriving programs.
The BDK Scholars Program
✔️ RECOGNIZES
local high school students in need or those with a passion for community service.
✔️ EQUIPS
students with utility, discipline and confidence to foster compassion and academic excellence.
✔️ CHALLENGES
students to community service requirements that expose them to diverse socioeconomic disparities and medical challenges.
✔️ EMPOWERS
students to challenge inequities and implement solutions.
The Brighter Days Program
✔️ IDENTIFIES
local children or families deserving of a “Brighter Day”.
✔️ CONTRIBUTES
meaningful acts or experiences that put smiles on their faces and distracts them from their worries, if only for a day!
✔️ ESTABLISHES
youth-oriented community events that promote positive energy, meaningful relationships and goodwill toward others.
✔️ INSPIRES
positive change and hope for brighter days!
Aligning our 2 Programs:
✔️ LEVERAGES
the talents of our BDK Scholars and ever-growing Army of Volunteers to facilitate large scale community events.
✔️ INSPIRES
a ripple effect of kindness and goodwill throughout the community.
✔️ BUILDS
meaningful relationships and initiatives that inspire community value, participation and support!
✔️ EFFECTS
positive change in the lives of our local youth & beyond!!
This past year our Brighter Days Program organized many community events including a birthday party at HER Cincinnati honoring the children of the organization's participants, a Fiesta Celebration at Esperanza Latino Center in Northern Kentucky, and our 1st Annual All-Star Game Event at Dunham Recreation Center celebrating the participants and families of Cincinnati Recreation Center's Miracle League.
@HER Birthday Party
@Esperanza Fiesta
@HER Birthday Party
@Miracle League All Star Game
@Miracle League All Star Game
@Miracle League All Star Game
We partner with many local organizations and nonprofits in the tri-state area: Queen City Book Bank, Esperanza Latino Center, CPS- Mt Airy, GME & Westwood Elementary, Veterans-Wreaths Across America, Green Township Senior Citizens group, A Childs Hope International, Operation Christmas Child, The Miracle League, CRC Therapeutic Rec, FreeStore Foodbank, TOPSoccer, Saturday Hoops, HER Cincinnati and many others great organizations in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
View our current participation opportunities.
In-Person Volunteering
Wreaths Across America with BDK Army of Volunteers
Spring Grove Cemetery section 21
December 13, 2025
In-Person Volunteering
A Child's Hope International on Martin Luther King Holiday w/ BDK Army
A Child's Hope International
January 19, 2026
Organization name
THE BDK FUND
other names
Brighter Days 4 Kids
Tax id (EIN)
82-4139941
Address
4465 BRIDGETOWN RD