About Kindervelt

Kindervelt is an organization composed of neighborhood or other common-interest groups joined together by a central, city-wide board of trustees. It is the largest auxiliary of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) and is recognized as one of Greater Cincinnati’s outstanding volunteer organizations.

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Our history

Prior to the opening of the Convalescent and Services Pavilion in 1973, many services were scattered all over the Cincinnati area. Some of these services already had auxiliaries devoted to supporting and aiding their organization. As these institutions merged into the medical center’s family, they brought their auxiliaries with them.
The Cooperative Society and the Jr. Co-Operative Society were actively working for Cincinnati Children’s; the Association of Volunteers supported the Convalescent Hospital for Children, the Capital United Cerebral Palsy Women’s Committee aided United Cerebral Palsy, and the auxiliaries to the Children’s Dental Care Foundation and Adolescent Health Center supported their groups.

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Mission and values

Kindervelt is dedicated to raising funds for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. We believe in creating an environment that provides a foundation for building friendships and productive relationships within the organization and throughout the community. Kindervelt is an opportunity for individuals to come together and make a difference in the lives of children.


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Board of Trustees

President

Suzanne Nemeth

Suzanne Nemeth

President

Jennie Strode

Jennie Strode

Vice President

Stacy Durr Stainton

Stacy Durr Stainton

Secretary

Cindy Burger

Cindy Burger

Nominating Chair

Debbie Linneman

Debbie Linneman

Treasurer

Linda Lunceford

Linda Lunceford

Internal Auditor

Natalie Meyer

Natalie Meyer

Donor Relations

Mary Beth Young

Mary Beth Young

Internal Relations

Molly Meiners

Molly Meiners

Public Relations

Katie Gawne

Katie Gawne

Marketing

Cindy Burger

Cindy Burger

Past President

Alexis Martin

Alexis Martin

Social Media

Tracy Smith

Tracy Smith

Technology Chair

Kelly Anderson

Kelly Anderson

Membership Chair

Liz Frederick

Liz Frederick

East Region Chair

Cindy Metz

Cindy Metz

Projects Chair

Mari Torgerson

North Region Leader

Liz Frederick

Liz Frederick

Annual Meeting Chair

Kathy Sanborn

Kathy Sanborn

South Region Leader

Kathy Olberding

Kathy Olberding

West Region Leader