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          A gold ornate mirror in a forest displays the text "Through the Looking Glass." A white rabbit faces the mirror. The left reads "40th Champions Gala for Children." The right shows the date "November 14, 2026.

          Champions for Children Honorees

          4C for Children is thrilled to recognize the following local early education heroes for their support and commitment to help create a bright beginning for every child.

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          Pastor Palmer JasonPastor Palmer Jason

          Pastor Palmer Jason is co-owner, managing director and longtime educator at Good Shepherd Academy, a licensed child care center and preschool in Miamisburg, OH. He directs a staff of 12 employees and believes that “every child deserves a great childhood, even if it’s only for a few hours a day.”

          He has a MBA in finance from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from United Theological Seminary. He also holds a designation as a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumnus. In addition to his work at Good Shepherd Academy, he is founder and senior pastor at Jubilee Community Church.

          Palmer also serves on the boards of area non-profit ministries and has served on committees and advisory panels with Preschool Promise, The Kindergarten Readiness Summit and Groundwork Ohio. He is a workshop instructor and has facilitated training for Preschool Promise, 4C for Children and KB Educational Staffing Services.

          In his spare time, he enjoys traveling. Palmer and his wife Lisa recently celebrated 39 years of marriage and have two adult children, Ezzy and Preston.

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          Western & Southern Financial Group

          Western & Southern Financial Group is committed to doing good for others by investing time, talent and treasure in early childhood education, recognizing that a strong start helps children build a foundation for lifelong success.

          For more than 20 years, Western & Southern has been a dedicated supporter of 4C for Children. Through that support Western & Southern has helped expand access to high-quality early learning resources, professional development for early childhood educators and family support and child care services that benefit children and families throughout the region.

          This partnership continues to reflect a shared commitment to creating brighter beginnings for our children and building a brighter future for our community.

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