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THE HOUS FOUNDATION PRESENTS
The Great Ladybug Hunt
JUNE 15 - 30, 2026 | CENTRAL OHIO
Paint ladybug rocks
Hide ladybug rocks along trails, in parks, or around your neighborhood.
Find ladybug rocks along trails, in parks, or around your neighborhood.
Post photos of your ladybug rocks.*
Tag: @HousFoundation
Hashtag: #HousLadybugs
*Kids, ask your parents for help.
You'll be entered to win raffle prizes each time you post!
Check back for a list of raffle prizes!
You'll be helping us spread the word about the Hous Foundation's work to
help kids participate in extracurricular and non-school activities!
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For businesses, organizations, schools, or groups of friends
Named Sponsor
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$500+ donation
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Name/logo included in event acknowledgments (May 1 deadline)
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Optional Hous Foundation presentation
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Supports Activity Scholarships
Supply Sponsor
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$65 per 100-rock kit
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Funds supplies for community painting events
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Helps place more ladybugs in parks and neighborhoods
Community Partner
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Paint and hide ladybug rocks
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Optional Hous Foundation presentation
Contact Sonya Thesing, sthesing@housfoundation.org
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Make your ladybug famous! Write HOUSFOUNDATION.ORG/LADYBUGS on the back so finders can learn more. Painting a bunch? We’ve got QR code stickers—just ask!
Why ladybugs?
Isabelle with ladybug rocks painted by her mom, Annie.
We like ladybugs so much, we 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 empowering children. 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 and extracurricular 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.​ If you are painting a bunch, we can send you some labels with our QR code. Just ask!
Spread the word!
Take a photo of your ladybug rock and share it on social media. ​Tag us (@housfoundation), 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.
