Nearly three months after the Rev. Billy Graham's final sermon of his mission here, local organizations are reaping the benefits of money raised then.

        The Graham mission announced this week it will be donating $90,000 from funds connected to the mission here to seven local missions.

        “We're very pleased with what we raised,” said the Rev. Damon Lynch Jr., co-chair of the Finance Committee for the mission. “We wish we could have had more to donate.”

        Donations also helped pay the expenses of putting on the four-day mission.

        “These gifts put hands and feet on the Gospel message, meeting people in need of relief, life direction and encouragement,” the Rev. Lynch said.

        The four-day mission drew 200,600 people to Paul Brown Stadium June 27-30, with 64,600 people attending on Sunday.

        Each of the six agencies will receive $12,500 to assist them in their work. The agencies are:

        The Adolescent School Program Inspiring Real Employment (ASPIRE): The program teaches Christian character and work ethic to at-risk seventh- and eighth-grade students in Over-the-Rhine.

        CityCure: The group cooperates with local churches to reach urban youth and families. It provides programs to at-risk youth, including an off-road motorcycle ministry, youth entrepreneurship and youth basketball.

        Council of Christian Communions: The collaborative of 800 churches from 11 denominations provides education ministry to at-risk children and inmates in the Hamilton County justice system.

        El Ji Moore Activity Center: The group is an extension of the South Side Baptist Church that reaches the inner-city Covington community with programs such as tutoring, computer training and children's clubs.

        Lord's Gym: The program provides after-school activities, tutoring and sports through an Over-the-Rhine neighborhood center.

        Viola's Rec Room: A Christian resource and recreation facility that provides tutoring to youths exposed to risk factors such as poverty, drug activity, unemployment and school dropout.

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