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Our Mission

The Help Squad is a 501(c)3 Christian non-profit organization whose mission is to share hope, compassion and grace through a faith community collaborative. We assist families in crisis with short-term financial support and wrap-around services for food, clothing and shelter as well as new paths for life development strategies.

We focus our support in Colerain, Green and Delhi Townships, Cheviot, Cleves and Addyston.

Our Mission

Our Core Values

Compassion | Connection | Authenticity

Human Dignity | Stewardship | Respect

Diversity | Transparency | Trust

Help without Judgment

The Need

Help Squad Coverage Areas

11% Poverty Rate (4973 adults, 1167 children under 18 )
19% $24,500 annual income or less
8% Veteran Population
6% Senior Population living in poverty (744)
Students
- Low Percentage (24%) Post Secondary Education Degree
- 53% on Food Assistance or Economically Disadvantaged

Our Impact

Homeless referrals
- Includes food, showers, clothing, disability, and shelter
Family referrals from NWLSD
- Includes food, clothing, housing, daycare, and employment
Individual Referrals from EMS or other for food, ID’s, finances, housing
Logged est. 654 hrs/year OR 55 hrs/month

Meet our founder

Retired police sergeant saw a dire need

Brian Ibold is a retired police Sergeant, who throughout his 28 years in law enforcement, met many people in difficult circumstances.

Finding resources to assist those in serious need was very difficult. There were no agencies available that offered the kind of help every family's unique situation required. This was frustrating for everyone involved.

When Brian retired from the police force in 2020, he started a "One-Stop Shop" non-profit organization called "The Help Squad", to provide for those that found themselves in dire need, and had nowhere else to turn to for help.

Today The Help Squad main focus is on struggling single moms and dads and financially stressed families through economic assistance, services and prayer.

The Help Squad is a registered 501(C)3, non-profit organization and 100% of donations received go to make the lives of our client's better and are 100% tax deductible.

Meet our partners

King's Closet
SON Ministries
Nate's Toybox
Pregnancy Care Center West

Greater Northbrook Community
Northwest Community Church
Iron Sharpens Iron
Side by Side Ministries
Table of Hope and many more

Meet The Help Squad Team

Vice President

Samantha Jasper

Samantha Jasper is a resident of Colerain Township, former business owner and currently employed

as a graphic designer. She is the Program Director of Elife School Ministries, a non-denominational

program designed to Encourage, Equip & Educate public school students through a holistic Christ-

centered ‘Released Time Bible Education’ program within the Township’s school district. She also

leads Pivot360 Care Center, which merged into The Help Squad in 2023, and serves her church in

various capacities. Samantha’s strong passion to serving those in need with great care and

compassion is broadly known and valued across Colerain Township. Her knowledge of available

resources is extensive, making her an invaluable asset to The Help Squad

Social Media Coordinator

Lora Dakin

Lora Dakin is a Colerain Township resident for 57 years and member of the Colerain Police Academy

since 2018. Formerly a Regional Account Manager at Union Central, she managed employees,

administered retirement plans and served as the President of the Community Involvement Committee.

Currently, Lora leads "A Greater Northbrook CommUNITY Group” focusing on neighborhood

revitalization. Recently, she became a part-time employee with the Colerain Chamber of Commerce

coordinating efforts of the “Team Up to Green Up” initiative promoting a Clean, green, and great place

to work and play objective. She heads up The Help Squad’s Social Media needs. Lora's strong

communication, customer service skills, and willingness to serve our community are highly valued and

visible among businesses and residents in Colerain Township

Finance Officer

Lisa Ibold

Lisa Ibold is a top producing sales agent at Hoeting Realtors for over 20 years and earned the Ohio

Association of Realtors (OAR) President’s Sales Club and Regional Alliance of Greater Cincinnati

Circle of Excellence Award numerous times. She also served as OAR State Political Coordinator for

Ohio State Rep. Cindy Abrams. Lisa currently serves as a member of the Oak Hills School Board. She

is a member of The Green Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni, Grace Covenant Church and

served on the 2023 Oak Hills Financial Advisory Committee. Lisa’s love of family, children and

community, along with her professional credentials, serves her well as The Help Squad’s Finance officer.

Fundraising Chair

Cari Wynne

Cari Wynne, MSW, LISW-S, is a resident of Green Township. She has been the Supervisor of

the Butler County Educational Service Center’s Success Program for 13 years. The Success Program

places staff members in Butler County Schools, whose roles are to assist students and families who

are under-sourced and struggling financially. Cari is a cofounder of Rethreads, a clothing ministry in

Fairfield Ohio. She has been actively involved in leadership and mission in her church for many years.

Cari’s passion for serving the underprivileged is at the root of her role as our Fundraising Chair.