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In June 2025, The Hous Foundation organized the first annual Great Ladybug Hunt. Thank you to everyone who painted, hid, found, and shared photos of #HousLadybugs rocks during June. Special thanks to our raffle donors:
The Ohio State Fair
Buckeye Gymnastics
Locker Soccer Academy
The Columbus Clippers
Star Lanes Polaris
Kolache Republic
North Market
Be sure to follow us on social media, and subscribe to our mailing list, to stay informed about the 2026 Great Ladybug Hunt! You can paint, hide, find, and share ladybug rocks year round!
Why ladybugs?
Isabelle with ladybug rocks painted by her mom, Annie.
We like ladybugs so much, we even put one in our logo.
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The Hous Foundation honors the legacy of Annie Niewenhous and her children Isabelle and Parker by improving the quality of life for children in our communities. Annie and Isabelle enjoyed painting ladybug rocks and hiding them for people to find. We are keeping their tradition alive!
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Many people believe that ladybugs grant wishes. At the Hous Foundation, we make dreams come true by helping kids participate in nonschool activities they would not be able to afford without a little help.
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Share the fun....paint some ladybug rocks!
We hope you will make some ladybug rocks - some to keep and some to hide for others to find.
There is no wrong way to make a ladybug rock. In case you need some help getting started, our friends made this video for you.
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If you are going to hide ladybug rocks, please write
HOUSFOUNDATION.COM/LADYBUGS
on the back so new friends can learn about us.​
Spread the word!
Take a photo of your ladybug rock and share it on social media. ​Tag us, include the location where you found your rock, and use #HousLadybugs.
Interested in helping?
As a non-profit, we always need the help of our friends. A few ways you can help:
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Gather a group of friends to paint and hide rocks. The Hous Foundation can provide some supplies or a supply list.
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Make a financial donation.
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Ask your employer to become a sponsor
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Tell teachers, and other adults who help kids, about the Hous Foundation and how we can help make dreams come true!
Do you want to know more, or do you have ideas? Contact Sonya at sthesing@housfoundation.org.
