The New Store
Who We Are
Richland County Children’s Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) organization that is comprised of community volunteers.
History of Organization
The organization was formed in 1996 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1998 under the name The Richland County Children Services Auxiliary. It began when community minded individuals desired to help the children associated with Richland County Children Services receive Christmas gifts. About 50 children received Christmas gifts in its first year. The Christmas Project has grown ever since, serving 1050 children in 2017.
The original organization served as an Auxiliary to Richland County Children Services for 10 years, providing Christmas gifts, school supplies, lessons, camperships, and many extras requested by caseworkers to support children under the care and supervision of the agency.
In 2007, the organization decided to take on the service that had been provided at The Store on Diamond Street for years. The Richland County Children Services Auxiliary was dissolved and legally changed to Richland County Children’s Auxiliary, reflecting that the organization would serve children throughout Richland County, not just those affiliated with Richland County Children Services.
The New Store opened in September 2007 adopting many of the same procedures that had been used at The Store. The New Store moved to its current location inside the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center building in February 2011.
The Richland County Children’s Auxiliary serves as the organization which provides multiple services to better the lives of children, including: The New Store, the Christmas Project, the Backpack Project, the Winter Coat Project, Anthony’s Kids, Go Bags, and the Youse Athletic Program.
Board of Directors
- Barb Arnold
- Liz Bacon
- Teresa Burkhart
- Jill Cluff
- Susan Inscore
- Ralph Kelsay
- Julie Kleshinski
- Rhonda Marsh
- Rick Sjostedt
- Carla Sluss
- Nancy Them
- Leona Smith
Staff
The Auxiliary employs Executive Director, Julie Kleshinski to manage and coordinate the programs and services that the Auxiliary provides, as well as Assistant Director, Kelly Andress to coordinate volunteers. You can email Julie and Kelly by clicking the following links:
Finances
The Richland County Children’s Auxiliary is a non-profit organization that charges no fees for the services we provide. The Auxiliary relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations and organizations for our financial support and the continuation of our programs.
Learn more about the Richland County Children’s Auxiliary fiscal health by viewing our most recent 990.