Marvin Butts is a small business owner and advocate here in Cincinnati Ohio for the past 27 years. As a child during the holidays, Marvin would see his mother cooking and preparing food baskets for other families around the community, when asked why, she would shrug as if the question wasn't necessary. Marvin is guided by that same principle, doing what you can to support your community is just what you do. The Butts Family Foundation was founded in 1995 to serve the community through events, fundraisers, back to school supply drives, health fairs, and many other community building initiatives. The Butts Family Foundation's focus is on connecting community stakeholders to area resources, bring the work to the neighborhood is the motto.

Mr. Butts has received the following awards and accolades:

• Certificates of Appreciation from Governor Bob Taft.

• 12 Who Cares, WCPO Hometown Hero

• Applause Magazine Image-maker

• Business of the Year by DCI for Community Service

• House of Representatives, City of Cincinnati

• Alpha Kappa Si Sorority Unsung Hero

• Lighthouse Youth Services Beacon of Light

• WIZFM Unsung Hero

• Hamilton County Juvenile Court

• Cincinnati Public Schools

• Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services

• University of Cincinnati Criminal Justice Program

• 3 time Cincinnati Magazine “Best of Cincinnati” winner

• Mr. Butts is also an Honorary Hamilton County Sheriff

The Butts Family Foundation for more than 34 years has become part of thousands of Tri-State families...because we share and because we care! The Butts Family Foundation is dedicated to cancer awareness & education, Hospice patient care, sponsoring community events such as "The In The Garage Sale", The Footwear Fundraiser, Gift-4-Grades. Also The Butts Family Foundation holds fundraising events to help low income families with Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Holiday needs, school uniforms. We also are founders of the very popular Get It Checked Health Fair celebrating our 7th year. The Butts Family Foundation has partnered with the Secret Santa Cincy Foundation to provide the most beautiful holiday experiences for not just children, but their parents.