Our Story | History

No one can beat you

down lower than you

but no one can lift

you up higher than you. Dr. - Rosemary Oglesby-Henry

Did you know? Founding Facts About RBC

Darrian R. Turner

At 17, Darrian an aspiring graphic designer and photographer created the RBC logo in 2012. The design was trademarked n 2017. Following this, Darrian would continue his work as the Director of Branding for RBC. Featured in major outlets nationally.

Niesha Steadman

In 2017, this young talented artist was hired to bring a character to life that would educate kids. Over the course of a year working collaboratively with Rosemary Levi The Leadership Lion was launched. Sadly, she passed in 2022 from Covid Complications

Gale E. Smith

Whether it be by happenstance or divine intervention, Gale came into Rosemary's life one year before he transitioned, Meeting in a McDonald's he would motivate her into turning a project into a purposeful mission. He walked her into rooms and introduced her to fundraising.

Patricia McCollum

Patrica McCollum is one of the founding Board members of Rosemary's Babies Co. Meeting Rosemary at age 6 and supporting her parenting journey at age 16, she was a mentor and hero to the founder. When it came to building Holloway House, it was her years of insight and passion as a teen mother herself that kept her until she left this earth.

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RBC researched evidence-based approaches to develop a program that resolves generational barriers
Rosemary's Babies was incorporated. We opened our first office, November 7, 2016, in Green Township.

RBC was one of twelve non-profits chosen to partner with United Way to address childhood poverty

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RBC won 2nd Place in Social Venture Partners Fastpitch

Rosemary's Babies launched our Levi the Leadership Lion program that educates kids in the area of stem, leadership, and arts.
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RBC moved into our new space
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RBC logo was trademarked.

RBC moved into a new 1,000 sq dt facility. Expanding programming, we launched Seeds to Inspire

Rosemary's Babies partnered with national partners and grantors.
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RBC expanded our office space and staff.

RBC purchased our new 6900 sq ft bldg

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RBC partnered with the NFL for #mycausemycleats with Cincinnati Bengals Running back Samaje Perine #34

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RBC recognized 3rd year in a row as Non-profit of the Year in Parenting/Pregnancy Resource

RBC held a First Look with donors and partners for Holloway House & Resource Center

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RBC partnered with Beech Acres Parenting Center to be an internal resource for parents' mental health

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RBC recognized 3rd year in a row as Non-profit of the Year in Parenting/Pregnancy Resource

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Private viewing with Dr. Dretona Maddox of her Documentary Short, "Worth One's Salt"

2013-2016

Rosemary's Babies Co. (RBC) officially opened its doors on November 11, 2016, the organization's conception in 2013. RBC understood our message, story, and branding were vital to our growth. This was even more important for an organization with a name reminiscent of a scary movie. Our logo was designed by Darrian Turner, a then 18-year-old student attending The Art Academy. Our logo was trademarked in 2019 thanks to the Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio. Our Rose Bud Logo represents our mission and guiding principles. The color yellow represents light, God, hope for a blossoming future. Roses need the sun to blossom. The grey represents the area in which teen parents fall when we as a country and community fail to support the population of children who have babies. The fetus represents life. We support teen parents when they determine they will raise their children. Our support starts when they acknowledge their babies in the womb. The Rose Bud represents the organization as a whole, a place of love, wisdom, beauty, strength

HollowayHouse

RBC completes interior renovations!