The Christ Hospital Health Network to Drops Off Donations to Students at Taft Elementary School

Cincinnati (October 27, 2026) - The Christ Hospital Health Network is partnering with Crayons and Beyond to help local students in Cincinnati.

On Thursday October 29, at 11:00 a.m. at William H. Taft Elementary School located on 270 Southern Avenue in Mt. Auburn, team members of The Christ Hospital Health Network donated supplies collected for more than a month by Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Christine Chadwell, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FHM, Director for Advanced Practice at The Christ Hospital Health Network has led the initiative to collect items that will go to the recently opened Hubbard's Cupboard at Taft Elementary.

In total, 20 boxes were donated at Taft Elementary with markers, bandages, lotion, lip balm, tissues boxes and additional school supplies.

The Christ Hospital is proud to be the sponsor of the Hubbard's Cupboard at William H. Taft Elementary School. The Hubbard's Cupboard program, a partnership between Crayons and Beyond and the Sam Hubbard Foundation, is an on-site, on-demand resource for students and teachers, providing immediate access to school supplies, hygiene products and healthy snacks. The Christ Hospital and APPs are investing in the health, well-being, and future success of local children and families.

This year's APP Week Community Impact Project continues a tradition through support of Crayons and Beyond and its Hubbard's Cupboard program by helping provide essential school supplies and basic necessities. These collective efforts exemplify the compassion, leadership and community that define the APP profession and reflect our commitment to making a meaningful difference both inside and outside our healthcare facilities.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 137 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,600 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #3 hospital in Ohio and named to Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2026.

About Crayons and Beyond
Crayons and Beyond ("Crayons"), formerly Crayons to Computers, works to level the playing field in the classroom by ensuring that teachers can provide their students in need the tools to succeed in school. The Teacher Resource Center (Store) and Online Ordering for pickup or delivery enables teachers from eligible schools to "shop" 10 times per school year for classroom supplies. The Hubbard's Cupboard program serves 40 schools this year and allows underserved students access to the supplies and healthy snacks they need "just in time." All products are free of charge. Since its inception, Crayons has distributed more than $214 million worth of basic school supplies, educational tools and incentive items. Across the 16 counties that Crayons serves, there are currently 543 qualifying preschools and K-12 schools with more than 11,000 teachers and 120,600 students in need. For more information about Crayons and Beyond, please visit https://www.crayonsandbeyond.org/.

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