Degy Impact Donates to Cincinnati Public Schools Project Connect
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CINCINNATI - OhioPen -- Degy Impact, the nonprofit arm of Degy Entertainment, has donated a Whirlpool washer and dryer to Cincinnati Public Schools Project Connect, which supports students and families experiencing homelessness. The machines are now installed at the district's WRAP Center, serving families staying at the Safe Sleep Lot.

From a News Story to a Partnership
In October 2025, Degy Entertainment President & CEO Ari Nisman read news coverage of Cincinnati Public Schools creating a safe parking lot for families sleeping in their cars. He reached out to ask how Degy Impact could help, and laundry access rose to the top of the list.

"When I read about families in Cincinnati sleeping in their cars so their kids could stay in school, it stuck with me. I couldn't stop thinking about it. Clean clothes are something most of us never think twice about, and no child should have to miss school because they don't have them. That's exactly why we started Degy Impact." – Ari Nisman, President & CEO, Degy Entertainment & Degy Impact

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Removing a Barrier to Education
Since opening, the Safe Sleep Lot has served nearly 400 individuals in less than four months. For many families, finding a place to wash clothes is a daily challenge that affects a student's attendance and confidence.

"For children experiencing homelessness, something as simple as having clean clothes can make the difference between attending school with confidence or staying home out of fear of embarrassment or being bullied by their peers. No child should have to choose between their education and their dignity. Through this generous donation, Degy Impact is helping us remove yet another barrier to education by ensuring that students and families have access to clean clothing during an incredibly challenging time in their lives. At Project Connect, we believe that meeting a child's basic needs is essential to their academic success and overall well-being. We are deeply grateful to Degy Impact for recognizing that even the most fundamental resources can have a profound and lasting impact on a child's life." – Rebeka Beach, Program Manager, Cincinnati Public Schools Project Connect

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Building on Work in Florida and Maryland
Ohio is the third state where Degy Impact has installed laundry units in high-need schools, building on its work with McKinney-Vento programs in Florida and Maryland. The effort is funded through donations and supported by Degy's manufacturing partners.

Learn more at www.degyimpact.org.

About Degy Entertainment & Degy Impact
Founded in 1997, Degy Entertainment is a premier booking agency for concerts and live events worldwide, with a presence in 30+ countries and nearly 3,000 events annually. Degy Impact, its nonprofit arm, creates lasting change nationwide through health, education, and charitable initiatives.