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A group of people in graduation robes stand on the front steps of the IKRON building. Graduates are cheering, have arms extended, and look happy and celebratory.
Successful IKRON graduates celebrate

Going from "I Can" to "I Did!"

November 30, 2021  |  Giving Tuesday, Graduation, Job Development

When she first met her job developer, Dawn was no stranger to IKRON; she had participated in our Summer Youth and Career Exploration programs while she was in high school. Dawn struggled a bit in finding a job, because

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IKRON participants on an outing
IKRON participants on an outing

Be a Hero to IKRON Participants

December 3, 2019  |  Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, the emails fly fast and furious, telling you about all the good work that nonprofits in our community are doing, and inviting you to be part of that work. Here at IKRON, we're no exception! But we

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A participant shares struggles with an IKRON staff member
A participant shares struggles with an IKRON staff member

The Courage to Ask

December 3, 2019  |  Giving Tuesday

When participants step inside IKRON's door for the first time, they can feel lots of things: nervous, excited, skeptical, or relieved. More than anything else, though, our new participants often feel alone. Our job

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IKRON's original building on Scioto Street
IKRON's original building on Scioto Street

With Your Help, We Can Give More Second Chances

December 3, 2019  |  Giving Tuesday

In IKRON's 50 years, we've seen thousands of changed lives. Folks come to us discouraged, many having given up hope of ever finding a second chance. Here at IKRON, they find the acceptance, encouragement, and second

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IKRON 2018 Students of the Year
IKRON 2018 Students of the Year

Now Is the Time for Champions

November 27, 2018  |  Donate, Giving Tuesday, Student of the Year

Every hero needs a hand from time to time. Someone to step in at just the right moment and give just the right kind of help the hero needs to take that next step of their journey.Here at IKRON, we believe every

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IKRON graduates celebrate

You Are the Friend We Need

November 27, 2018  |  Donate, Giving Tuesday, Graduation

When participants step inside IKRON's door for the first time, they can feel lots of things: nervous, excited, skeptical, relieved. More than anything else, though, our new participants often feel alone.Our job from day

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