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TPK has done it again! We had over 40 members who decided to stop their lives and attend the 2024 Weekend Of Giving at Hidden Hollow Camp! Thanks to all that attended - GREAT JOB BY ALL.

Here are some of the photos taken during the weekend. What are you doing next summer? You should join us for the fun and soul healing work.

We will add additional photos to this post over the next few days - check back often.

Day 1 of WoG .. Jacob and Jennie making fire from 2 day old embers . The magic of HHC .

Join us June 15, for the WoG Saturday Dinner at the Sky High Lodge!

Make plans to come to Hidden Hollow Camp this coming Saturday! The last evening of the Weekend Of Giving is open to all for a Saturday night feast. The menu includes your choice between steak, chicken, or a vegetarian option, tossed salad, vegetable, scalloped potatoes, apple crips and choice of typical camp beverage, or BYOB.

Dinner will begin at approximately 6:30pm.

Tickets are a $50 donation (cash or check only at entry)

Must make reservations by Wednesday at 5pm at the link below...

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Please arrive early to enjoy the scenery and time with friends. After dinner entertainment will include a relaxing fire in the patio firepit, music, patio games, and plenty of time to socialize with friends old and new.

2024 Weekend Of Giving Saturday Dinner Reservations

Happy Memorial Day to all TPK! We hope you enjoy your day with your family and friends! We look forward to seeing a lot of faces soon at the Weekend Of Giving!

Campfire Social tonight at 8pm at the firepit at the lodge.

Don’t forget to register for the greatest weekend of the year by May 31st! Link in bio 💚🫶🌲

Hey TPK...

Campfire Social is planned this Saturday. Keep an eye on the weather and for updates on your TPK channel...right here! Please note the change in time due to sunset being later.

HEY TPK - we have extended REGISTRATION for the 2024 Weekend Of Giving until Friday, May 31st. Get an alumni staff to come with you! It's the best feel good weekend of the year! Come on back to HHC!

Register HERE:

2024 Weekend Of Giving Registration

Thanks to all that came out to HHC today, despite the downpour and worked through the raindrops! The plants look amazing thanks to Kerry Browning Leedy, Sarah Robertson Mumford, Chris Bottorf, Monica McDermott Eppler, Greg Mead, Rick Mead and Allison Nunnally. It does not take a big crew if you have the right people! Thanks also goes to Mr. Terry who cooked lunch! Sorry we only got photos of the plants...

Green Thumb Crew for Saturday. Its a rain or shine event and its looking like rain. Dress in layers and bring your slickers!!!

See ya at 10am!

Greg

Hey TPK! Spring planting day is coming up on May 11 from 10am to 2pm. Please let us know if you will be helping out on the event link! Rain or shine. Bring your gardening tools and your green thumb.

Hey TPK! Time is ticking. Register for the Weekend Of Giving now!

For information and the registration link, click on the WoG Event Link.

Happy Earth Day to the beautiful planet we call home.🌏🌱🐛🍄🌼 Did you know that participation in TPK’s mission helps build the next generation of environmental caretakers? Not only does outdoor recreation increase children and teen’s physical and mental health, cognitive development and social skills; it gives them a chance to start forming a lifelong connection with the natural world. In the words of renowned environmentalist Jane Goodall, “only if we understand, can we care, only if we care, we will help.” The camp programs we support allow for just that- experiences in the outdoors children will never forget, shaping them into more compassionate, curious and connected people. 💚
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Every dollar and hour gifted to the TPK goes directly to the support/ improvement of The Friendly House and Hidden Hollow Camp, forever impacting the lives of children in our communities. We cannot thank you enough. 🙏❤️ Sign up for the Weekend of Giving 2024 and help us further this mission!
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Get those campers ready!

Hidden Hollow Camp – "…may your friendships be loyal and true…" We are so excited for the 2024 camping season and hope that you are, too. Whether you are a first time camper or a returning camper, we are so lucky to have you as part of our family!

Are you a cook looking for employment this summer? Why not work at the best place in the world - Hidden Hollow Camp!

Friendly House and Hidden Hollow are looking for COOKS for our summer season. The peppiest kids around are hoping you will apply.

For additional information, the job description and to apply, click on the link below!

Friendly House Application for Employment Please complete all questions as applicable. Required questions are designated. Note: Applying for a position with Friendly House does not guarantee an interview or employment. Interview's are granted based upon meeting the qualifications of the position you are applying to work. If you are unsure o...

Hey there TPK! The Amazon Wishlist has just been updated with a bunch of great camp activity products! Send your favorite camp a gift and make a camper smile! A lot of great stuff for wet fun at the pool! Buy two - one for each camp!

AmazonSmile WoG Wish List:

Check out my list on Amazon

Hidden Hollow Camp is seeking Camp Counselors for the summer season! Don't miss your chance for the best summer of your life. Work at a place that can make a lifelong difference in a child's life and where future leaders are at play.

Teens older than 16 may apply for a Junior Counselor position or Kitchen Staff.

Teens older than 18 with a High School Diploma or GED may apply to be a Senior Counselor.

Interviews are being scheduled NOW. To find out additional information or to apply, go to www.hiddenhollowcamp.org and click on the Staff & Alumni Tab.

Hidden Hollow Camp – "…may your friendships be loyal and true…" We are so excited for the 2024 camping season and hope that you are, too. Whether you are a first time camper or a returning camper, we are so lucky to have you as part of our family!

Friendly House is excited to announce that Ms. Monica Eppler has accepted the position of Hidden Hollow Camp Director and has already begun the transition into this important role for Friendly House.

Monica attended Hidden Hollow Camp as a camper, KP, and counselor. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School and worked at the Friendly House in the daycare center and for the recreation programs while attending the OSU Mansfield branch as a freshman. After graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in Family Relations and Human Development, Ms. Monica began her career working with children and families in foster care and family court settings in Florida. She soon discovered her place in education and has spent the past eighteen years teaching middle school Social Studies and most recently elementary special education. She is working on a Master’s Degree in Special Education from OSU.

When not teaching, Ms. Monica enjoys working on projects around her house, spending time with family, and boating on Lake Erie during the summers. Through the transitions of her career working with children and families, Hidden Hollow Camp has always held a special place in Ms. Monica’s heart.

Her children, nieces, and nephew have been campers and counselors at Hidden Hollow, continuing the family tradition and love fostered by her late uncle and former Friendly House Director, Bernie Dillon. With other HHC friends, Ms. Monica has played a role in continuing to give back to Hidden Hollow and Friendly House for the past six years as a member of TPK as a part of its annual Weekend of Giving.

She is excited and honored to come home to Mansfield and once again serve the children and families of Richland County.

ORDER YOUR 2024 WoG SWAG NOW and prepare for a great weekend! Place orders before May 20, 2024 to have in time to wear at the Weekend Of Giving at HHC! A portion of the sale goes to support Friendly House programs.

TPK/ALUMNI Online ordering for TPK/ALUMNI ends on Mon, May 20, 2024 (11:59 PM EDT)

TPK Leadership had a meeting on Sunday in Mansfield. Many items were discussed including the Camp Fire Socials, Spring Clean Up Day, Spring Planting Day and of course the 2024 WoG!

- Camp Fire Socials - these will show up as an event in the next few weeks...keep you eyes on saving your dates! These events are free and are just a social gathering at the campfire circle or the fire pit at the lodge.

- Spring Clean Up Day - It was decided to forgo this year since the WoG is before the camp season.

- Spring Planting Day - this will be scheduled in May. Watch out for an event posting.

- Social Media Campaign/Outreach - gave some great ideas to improve our outreach and hopefully gain additional members and volunteers. Watch your social media, Facebook and Instagram for additional outreach.

- 2024 WoG - the group discussed a lot about projects and will be scheduling a project walk through in April. Discussed new donation options for YOUNGER alumni and current staff - this has been updated on the event page. Please note that the 2024 WoG Event Page gets updated routinely. Look at the date at the top of the description for the update date.

- Project List - has been updated online.

Friendly House is happy to announce our Summer Program dates. Please continue to follow Friendly House and our camps on our social media for updates and information regarding registration.

FRIENDLY HOUSE SUMMER FUN PROGRAM – Monday, June 10th through Friday, August 9th, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. Friendly House will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for the Holiday. Registration will be offered to those families currently in Friendly House programs first and then will be open to the public on a first come first serve basis until we have reached our enrollment capacity. Registration dates TBD.

HAPPY HOLLOW DAY CAMP – Happy Hollow offers nine weeks of day camp. Your camper may attend one week or all nine! Happy Hollow is supported by ODJFS. The first week begins on Monday, June 10th. Happy Hollow will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for the holiday. Registration will be offered to those families currently in Friendly House programs first and then will be open to the public on a first come first serve basis until we have reached our enrollment capacity. Registration dates TBD. OPEN HOUSE at Happy Hollow will be on May 4th. Follow us on Facebook for details.

HIDDEN HOLLOW RESIDENT CAMP – Hidden Hollow offers 6 weeks of resident camp and a shorter three day Junior Camp. Your camper may attend one week or all six! The first week begins on Sunday, June 30th. Camp runs from Sundays at 3pm to Saturdays at 10am. Registration should open in April. The HHC Open House is scheduled for April 13th. Continue to follow us on our social media for updates.

For additional information on our Summer Programs, check out our Website at www.friendlyhouseonline.com and click on the PROGRAMS TAB.

Friendly House is an equal opportunity provider and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Friendly House will never turn down a child to attend a program for a families inability to pay a fee.

The Friendly House – 380 N. Mulberry St., Mansfield OH 44902 419-522-0521 Welcome to Friendly House Friendly House, a United Way agency, is a community center located at 380 North Mulberry Street, Mansfield, Ohio. Our community center has been serving Richland County at its present site since 1949. It has been in existence since 1913. Our objective is to provide crime pre...

Friendly House is very excited to announce our new LOGO SHOP! Don't wait - be one of the cool kids around town. Order your Friendly House Logo Wear NOW!

You can select from logos from The Friendly House, Hidden Hollow Camp and Happy Hollow Day Camp. Show your support while supporting Friendly House.

A portion of every sale helps support Friendly House programs.

FRIENDLY HOUSE ONLINE STORE Online ordering for FRIENDLY HOUSE ONLINE STORE

Weekend Of Giving 2024 - SAVE THE DATES

Thursday, June 13 at 5:00 pm through Sunday, June, 16 at 11:00 am.

Registration to open in March. Hope to see you all there.

An amazing community of support from the TPK GROUP and our wonderful Friendly House Families and Kids are what made the past year so meaningful. May 2024 bring everyone joy, peace and prosperity!

Friendly House will be closed on Monday so our staff may celebrate the holiday with family and friends. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

From The Friendly House family to yours - have a very Merry Christmas! We hope this season brings you joy and happiness.

Reminder - Friendly House will be closed on Monday. We will be happy to see all of the kiddos on Tuesday!

Just look at all these wonderful people! Thanks to all that made this year so successful. We hope to see you all again in June, 2024!

Here is YOUR CHALLENGE - Bring someone new back with you to HHC!

2024 Weekend Of Giving will be held in June this year. Specific dates to follow...

TODAY is the DAY! Today is Giving Tuesday!!! The Friendly House and all of our kiddos appreciate your support! Do what you can to help the kids of Richland County! Click on the link below to support FRIENDLY HOUSE!

Support The Friendly House and the #friendlyhousekids You can become a supporter of Friendly House during RICHLAND GIVES from November 16-December 1, 2020. Help Friendly House reach it's $10,000 goal!

From the Leadership Team at TPK and from all the Staff at Friendly House - to all of our wonderful supporters, volunteers and donors - Happy Thanksgiving!

"One of the best gifts you can give is the gift of thanking them for being a part of your life." - Charles Shulz & Charlie Brown