September 21, 2011

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded grants in the amount of $134,413.11 to eight (8) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 

Providence House, Inc., received grant funds in the amount of $65,481.67 to purchase items, furnishings and equipment to support their children’s emergency shelter program.    Providence House, Inc., established in 1981, provides emergency shelter and quality crisis care to children newborn to six years old.  The mission of Providence House is to fight to end child abuse and neglect by protecting at-risk children, empowering families in crisis and building safe communities for every child.   “We are very pleased to be able to provide funding to Providence House,” says Allen D. Smith, McDonald’s Owner/Operator and RMHC-NEO Chairman Emeritus.  “These funds will help Providence House protect their promise made over 30 years ago to care for the most vulnerable in our community - babies and children in crisis.”

Alliance for Children & Families, located in Alliance, was awarded grant funds to install a playground for use by children and families living at the Mastroianni Family Center, the 10-unit permanent supportive housing facility with space for case management, tutoring, laundry facilities and medical services for families.  Alliance for Children & Families is committed to helping children, individuals, and families lead lives of stability, self-sufficiency, and enhancement.  Alliance for Children and Families operates a shelter for the homeless and provides transitional housing for people in danger of becoming homeless.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Gaetano Cecchini, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Alliance. 

Children’s Developmental Center, located in Amherst, received grant funds to renovate their playground and outdoor therapeutic play space.  Children’s Developmental Center has been providing therapy services to special needs children since 1954 and is the only Center in Lorain County dedicated to serving only children.  The mission of Children’s Developmental Center is to provide services to special needs children helping them reach their maximum potential and impacting their quality of life. 

First Step, Family Violence Intervention Services, Inc., located in Coshocton, was awarded grant funds to purchase items and equipment to renovate their children’s therapy and recreational area in Hope House domestic violence shelter.    First Step was established in 1992 to promote safety to victims of violence through education, counseling, advocacy and shelter when needed to any person suffering the effects of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and to promote non-violent behavior by educating the perpetrators of violence.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Dana Lewis, owner of the McDonald’s restaurant in Coshocton.

Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club received grant funds to purchase items, equipment and furnishings to renovate the Teen Center Recreational Area.  The Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club was founded in 1971 and their mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.  The Orrville Boys & Girls Club provides programs to youth to develop Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. 

Pegasus Farm located in Hartville, received a grant to purchase items and equipment to support their children’s therapeutic equestrian program and to sponsor the annual horse show.    Pegasus Farm, established in 1986, is a horse-based healing and learning center dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities achieve more productive and enjoyable lives.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Tom Locke, owner of McDonald’s restaurants located in Hartville, Akron, Canal Fulton & Canton.      

The Nord Center, located in Lorain, was awarded grant funds to purchase items and equipment to support their children’s recreation and therapy program.  The Nord Center was established in 1947 and their mission is to provide comprehensive, behavioral healthcare services that are culturally competent and evidence-based, and that promote recovery, dignity and well being for clients, their families and the community.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operators Joe and Sharon Figueroa, owners of McDonald’s restaurants in the Lorain area.

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland received grant funds to purchase therapeutic items and equipment to support their children’s therapy program which will utilize functional electrical stimulation integrated with play therapy to meet therapy developmental goals.  United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland was established 62 years ago to empower children and adults with disabilities to advance their independence, productivity and inclusion in the community.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Meloney Karos, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Greater Cleveland.  

June 28, 2011
 

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded a grant to Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry in Cleveland to fund their After School Prevention Resources (ASPR) program.  ASPR is an out-of-school-time program for teens and helps to identify and reduce the factors that place adolescents at high risk for engaging in delinquent behavior.  ASPR provides a safe, supportive, culturally diverse environment for teens to develop positive social values, autonomy, social competence and self discipline.  Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, established in 1969, believes in second chances, promotes peace and well-being, serves with our hurting and forgotten neighbors in need, and stands for hope, justice and human dignity. 

 

May 18, 2011
 

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded grants in the amount of $45,217.20 to six (6) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 

Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter, located in Alliance, received funds to purchase equipment and items to support recreational activities for children and youth and to renovate the outdoor playground used by children living in the shelter.  The mission of the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter is to empower and assist survivors of verbal, emotional, financial, sexual and physical abuse by providing education, resources, emergency shelter and transitional support services.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Gaetano Cecchini, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Alliance. 

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, located in Ashland, was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment and items to support children and youth living in the Rape Crisis Domestic Violence SAFE HAVEN shelter.  Appleseed Community Mental Health Center provides a wide range of services, including psychiatric, counseling, school programs, anxiety/depression treatment.  Rape Crisis Domestic Violence SAFE HAVEN is a program of Appleseed Community Mental Health Center and is the only program in Ashland County providing shelter for survivors of abuse and their children.  Their mission is to provide prevention, intervention, support and advocacy, with an emphasis on empowerment, to primary and secondary victims of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking in Ashland County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's restaurants in Ashland. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland received grant funds to purchase mobile cafeteria tables to support the Kids Café healthy lifestyle program at area Club locations.  The hot meal program, “Kids Café”, is a partnership program with the Cleveland Foodbank and was launched in September 2006.  The program has expanded into each of the five traditional Clubs and  provides approximately 100,000 meals annually in the form of a warm dinner during the school year and a warm lunch during the summer.  The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland is to inspire and enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Robert Jursich, Jr., owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area.

Ronald McDonald House of Akron was awarded funds to support their annual golf outing. 

Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland received grant funds to support their annual golf outing and to support their annual fashion show.

UNCF/The College Fund was awarded funds to support their annual golf outing.

 

February 16, 2011

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded grants in the amount of $51,369.71 to four (4) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 

Berea Children’s Home & Family Services received funds to purchase equipment and items to support the Dual Diagnosis Program at the Residential Treatment Center in Berea.  Berea Children’s Home & Family Services is a diverse organization highly regarded for the ability to be responsive to the ever-changing needs of the community.  The Dual Diagnosis Program will serve children who have mental illness, behavior problems and a drug addiction.  Founded in 1864, the mission of Berea Children’s Home & Family Services is to equip and empower children and families to reach their potential and become contributing members of a strong community.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Barb Malafarina, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Berea and Middleburgh Heights.

Near West Theatre, located on the near west side of Cleveland, was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment and items to support the Music Theater Programs for Children.  Near West Theatre, through the theatre arts, delivers an inclusive, self-esteem building process and high-quality theatre productions and programming that help build Cleveland's near west side and surrounding neighborhoods; educates and raises awareness around issues of social justice, discrimination, and stigma; and provides people of all ages with the ability to nurture their sense of identity and strengthen their purpose as individuals and as a community.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operators Angelo and Susie Stames, owners of the McDonald’s restaurant located on Dennison Avenue in Cleveland. 

Positive Education Program, with program sites in the Cleveland area, received grant funds to purchase items and equipment for the PEP Prentiss Autism Center.  One of nine area day treatment sites, PEP Prentiss Autism Center serves school-aged children and youth who demonstrate severe and challenging behavior.  Positive Education Program helps troubled and troubling children and youth successfully learn and grow through Re-ED approach, blending quality education and mental health services in partnership with families, schools and communities.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Turan Strange, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Cleveland.

University Circle, Inc., located in Cleveland, was awarded grant funds to purchase safety equipment for their Early Learning Initiative (ELI) program, a preschool program dedicated to building essential literacy skills and expanding vocabulary for our community’s underserved earliest learners.  UCI is the non-profit development, service, and advocacy organization responsible for the growth of University Circle as a premier urban district and world-class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts & culture.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Jayson Rogers, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the downtown Cleveland area.

 

October 22, 2010

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded a grant to the Bellflower Center for Prevention of Child Abuse, located in Cleveland, to support the Teen Moms program, the Personal Safety Skills Program for Children and other children’s programs.  The mission of the Bellflower Center is to prevent child abuse and neglect by breaking the cycle of child abuse in all its forms through clinical treatment and education.
 

September 15, 2010

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded grants in the amount of nearly $130,000.00 to fourteen (14) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 
 
Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties was awarded grant funds to support their children’s programs at the Medina Shelter.  The mission of the Battered Women’s Shelter is to lead the community in the prevention of domestic abuse by providing emergency shelter, advocacy and education throughout Summit and Medina County, all in an effort to break the cycle of abuse and help promote peace in every family.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Lea Heidman, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Medina County. 

Christian Children’s Home of Ohio, Inc., located in Wooster, received funds to purchase items to support their New Beginnings Counseling Program for youth in 11 locations in seven counties in Northeast Ohio.  Locations are Wooster (2), North Canton, Canton, Massillon, Sugar Creek, Ashland, Belleville, Ontario, Orrville and Tallmadge.   The mission of Christian Children's Home of Ohio (CCHO) is to bring healing to hurting children and families.  CCHO serves abused and neglected children and their families. 

Domestic Violence Center in Cleveland was awarded a grant to support The Tina Project, a comprehensive curriculum and community approach to address teen dating violence.  The Tina Project is named in honor of Tina Croucher, who in 1992 at age 18, was murdered by her boyfriend.  This teen dating violence prevention and education program is required by state law to be provided to all students in grades 7 through 12.  The Tina Project is a collaboration of 16 organizations located in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Trumbull Counties.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operators Angelo and Susie Stames whose McDonald’s restaurant is located in Cleveland.

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls was awarded funds to purchase therapeutic equine equipment and other items to support their education and therapy programs.  Through a special partnership with horses, Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center offers programs designed by professionals to foster personal growth and individual achievement for people with disabilities.  This grant was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Margo Karos who owns several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area.

Harmony House Homeless Services located in Mansfield will receive grant funds to renovate a playground used by children living in the shelter.  Harmony House Homeless Shelter opened in 1990 and provides emergency housing, food and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless while they work to reclaim maximum independence.  This grant was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operators Jeff Monica, Larry Monica & Shirley and Stewart Monica, owners of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Mansfield & Richland county area.

J. R. Coleman Child Care & Family Center in Canton was awarded funds to purchase items and equipment to support the Preschool and Early Learning Center.  The mission of J. R. Coleman Family Services is to facilitate and support the efforts of individuals and families in achieving and maintaining independence, security and personal well-being. 

New Directions, Inc., located in Pepper Pike, was awarded grant funds to purchase recreational equipment for their residential youth programs.  New Directions provides quality, life-changing treatment to chemically dependent adolescents and their families dealing with emotional, behavioral or psychiatric needs.  This grant was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Meloney Karos who owns several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area.

Personal & Family Counseling Services of Tuscarawas Valley, located in New Philadelphia, will receive grant funds to purchase items and furnishings for their domestic violence shelter program, Harbor House.  Personal & Family Counseling Services of Tuscarawas Valley, Inc. is committed to developing and providing a continuum of quality services to strengthen adults, children, families and communities.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Vickie Lewis, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants Tuscarawas County. 

 Ronald McDonald House of Akron was awarded funds to support their 25^th Anniversary Celebration Gala.

 Rose-Mary Center, located in Euclid, was awarded grant funds to purchase therapeutic items and equipment and provide services for children living in their residential treatment center.  Rose-Mary Center provides residential treatment to children with disabilities and operates several group homes for adults with developmental disabilities.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Salvatore Baglieri, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Hudson, Stow and Munroe Falls.

Shelter Care, Inc., in Akron was awarded a grant to purchase equipment and furnishings for their emergency shelter for troubled youth, Safe Landing Youth Shelters.  Shelter Care provides a continuum of residential care, from short-term crisis intervention, to intermediate or respite care, as well as long term care in route to independent living.

Tuscarawas County Senior Center located in Dover, will receive grant funds to purchase children’s car seats, booster seats and other safety equipment to support the TuscTransit Program.  TuscTransit is a public transportation program of coordinated efforts between Tuscarawas County Senior Center, the Society of Equal Access and Horizons of Tuscarawas & Carroll Counties to provide transportation services to all residents of Tuscarawas County.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Vickie Lewis, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Tuscarawas County. 

Womankind, Inc., located in Garfield Heights, was awarded a grant to support their children’s services and prenatal services for expectant mother’s.  Founded in 1975, Womankind is a confidential, comprehensive and compassionate organization that provides services at no charge to women and children.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Salvatore Baglieri, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Hudson, Stow and Munroe Falls.

YWCA Greater Cleveland received grant funds to renovate the playground and purchase items to support children’s programs at the Early Learning Center.  Established in 1868, YWCA Greater Cleveland is one of the oldest continuing nonprofit organizations in Cleveland.  YWCA Greater Cleveland facilitates programs that pursue its mission to eliminate racism and empower women, serving children, women and families in five core areas:  child care, services for young women transitioning out of foster care, services for at-risk youth, racial justice and women’s leadership.

 

May 26, 2010

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded grants in the amount of $80,185.08 to seven (7) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 

Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center in Cleveland, received grant funds to purchase items and equipment to support the Early Childhood & Youth Services Program.   The mission of Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center is to promote positive outcomes that improve the quality of life for youth, adults, families and seniors through comprehensive neighborhood-based services.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Turan Strange, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants Cleveland.

DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children, located in Middlefield, was awarded grant funds to purchase items and equipment used in their Children & Youth Dental Program.  DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children is a non-profit primary care and research facility for people with special needs caused by rare genetic disorders and serves the Amish and non-Amish children and families.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Meloney Karos, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area.

Ronald McDonald House of Akron was awarded funds to support their annual golf outing. 

Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland received grant funds to support their annual golf outing and to support their annual fashion show.

Shoes & Clothes for Kids, Inc. located in Cleveland, was awarded grant funds to purchase shoe gift cards for disadvantaged children in Greater Cleveland.   SC4K is the only non-profit organization in Greater Cleveland providing new shoes and clothes to thousands of children in need at no charge throughout the year. Through a network of 35 distribution partners, SC4K positively impacts the lives of area children by giving them the self-esteem and confidence that comes from having brand new shoes and clothes.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Margo Karos, owner of several McDonald’s Restaurants in Greater Cleveland.

Speech, Hearing & Rehabilitation Center located in Ashtabula, was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment and items to support their Early Education Program and Playground Improvement Project.  The Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Center is a private, non-profit agency that is dedicated to serving both children and adults who suffer from communication or developmental delays and disorders.  Through programs of speech therapy, audiology, occupational therapy, developmental preschool and community outreach and education, the Center assists its clients in reaching their maximum potential.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Allen D. Smith, owner of McDonald’s Restaurants in Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties.

UNCF/The College Fund was awarded funds to support their annual golf outing.

February 17, 2010

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded grants to three (3) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 

Cleveland Sight Center was awarded grant funds to purchase items and equipment used in the Children & Youth Services Division to support motor skill development, communication and early academic/literacy skills.   Cleveland Sight Center is a multi-faceted nonprofit agency founded in 1906 serving people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Wilson Rogers, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Cleveland.

Common Ground:  The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal in Oberlin, OH, received grant funds to purchase items and equipment to support the Pathfinders experiential youth learning program.   The Pathfinders program focuses on young people’s sense of relationship with themselves, each other, and with the world and helps build personal assets, leadership skills, and self-esteem.  The mission of Common Ground is to provide innovative, holistic educational experiences for individuals and organizations.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operators Joe and Sharon Figueroa, owners of several McDonald’s restaurants in Lorain County.

Merrick House, located in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, was awarded grant funds to purchase items and equipment for the Early Childhood Daycare Center Playground Renovation project.   Merrick House is a Settlement House neighborhood center serving the Clark-Fulton-Denison and Tremont neighborhoods and their mission is to respect cultural diversity while encouraging community harmony.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Tony Philiou, owner of McDonald’s Restaurants in Cleveland.

September 16, 2009

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., recently awarded grants to eight (8) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 

Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties was awarded grant funds to support their children’s programs at the Medina Shelter.  The mission of the Battered Women’s Shelter is to lead the community in the prevention of domestic abuse by providing emergency shelter, advocacy and education throughout Summit and Medina County, all in an effort to break the cycle of abuse and help promote peace in every family.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Lea Heidman, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Medina County. 

Beech Brook, located in Pepper Pike, OH, received grant funds to support their Teen Multipurpose Area Renovation project.  The mission of Beech Brook, established in 1852, is to advance the emotional well-being of children, youth and their families by providing effective, innovative behavioral health, permanency and educational services and by serving as a strong voice for children, youth and families.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Meloney Karos, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Greater Cleveland. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County received a grant to purchase equipment to establish a Fine Arts Program at the Nordson Community Center in Elyria, OH.  The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County is to help at-risk boys and girls develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County provides a safe haven, adult role models, and a variety of programs that support the educational, emotional, physical, and social development of youth, without regard to social, racial, ethnic, or religious background.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operators Joe and Sharon Figueroa, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Lorain County. 

Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center  was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment and items for their children’s Speech-Language Program.  The mission of the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center is to serve, advocate for, and empower individuals with diverse communication abilities and to increase public awareness and sensitivity about hearing loss, deafness, speech-language and related literacy issues.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Operations Manager Jeffery Holley, who oversees numerous McDonald’s restaurants in Northeastern Ohio.

HM Life Opportunity Services located in Akron, OH, was awarded funds to purchase equipment and items for their Early Childhood Enrichment Center.  HM Life Opportunity Services shares in the life giving mission of the Sister of the Humility of Mary by offering a unique housing program to persons who lack all or some of the basic necessities of life.  The program, with its supportive services, assists individuals to become independent. This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator John Blickle, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Akron and Summit County.

Neighborhood House Association, Lorain, OH, received grant funds to purchase items and equipment their School Aged Children Program and for Playground Equipment.   Neighborhood House Association serves Lorain County and its neighborhoods to address basic needs, enhance individual and family life and improve neighborhoods and communities.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operators Joe and Sharon Figueroa, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Lorain County. 

Providence House, located in Cleveland, OH, received grant funds to purchase furnishings, equipment and other items for their Child Development Enhancement Program.  Providence House provides a temporary, safe, home-like setting and refuse for children under age six who are in crisis.

Rainey Institute, located in Cleveland, OH, was awarded grant funds to purchase furnishings, equipment and items for their Children’s Art, Music and Computer Programs.  Rainey Institute, established 104 years ago, celebrates the talents and strong character of young people who use their outstanding abilities to provide quality artistic experiences for appropriate audiences.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Turan Strange, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Cleveland.

 

May 20, 2009

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., recently awarded grants to nine (9) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children.

Achievement Centers for Children was awarded funds to purchase items and equipment to support the Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program at Camp Cheerful.  The mission of Achievement Centers for Children is to work with children with disabilities and their families to create opportunities for lifelong achievement in society.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Wilson Rogers who owns several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center  received grant funds to purchase equipment, items and furnishings for the Children’s Waiting Area in their new facility located in the Leader Building in downtown Cleveland.   The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is dedicated to serving survivors of sexual violence and those who support them with free comprehensive healing and advocacy services, and to creating social change in the community through education, training and activism.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Turan Strange who owns several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area.

First Glance Student Center in Akron was awarded funds to purchase equipment, items and furnishings for the Teen Moms Program.  The First Glance Teen Moms program seeks to provide support, guidance, and life skills training to teen moms who lack basic parenting skills.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator John Blickle, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Akron area. 

Ronald McDonald House of Akron was awarded funds to support their annual golf outing. 

Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland received grant funds to support their annual golf outing and to support their annual fashion show.

The First Tee of Akron was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment and items for the Start New At Golf (S.N.A.G.) Program.  The mission of The First Tee of Akron is to impact the lives of Akron-area youth by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator John Blickle owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Akron area.

Townhall II  in Kent was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment, items and furnishings for the Children’s Recreational Area at Horizon House Transitional Housing located in Ravenna.  Townhall II promotes the health, wellness and recovery of individuals and communities through prevention, education, advocacy, intervention and treatment.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator Charles Galloway, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in Ravenna and Streetsboro.

UNCF/The College Fund was awarded funds to support their annual golf outing.

YMCA of Akron was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment and items for their Equestrian Program at Camp Y-Noah.    The YMCA helps teach character by emphasizing the four key values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.   The YMCA vision is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald’s Owner/Operator John Blickle owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Akron area.

 

February 18, 2009

The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., recently awarded grants to seven (7) area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. 

Cleveland Baseball Federation was awarded grant funds to purchase equipment for the summer baseball and softball programs.  Cleveland Baseball Federation helps the youth of Cleveland through baseball/softball to develop self esteem, social values and life skills, and find their path to productive citizenship.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Salvatore Baglieri, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Hudson, Stow and Munroe Falls.  

Cleveland Foodbank will receive grant funds to purchase items for the Children’s Nutrition Initiative.  The Foodbank’s mission is to alleviate hunger by providing food and support to community organizations that feed the hungry.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Margo Karos, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Cleveland area.

Domestic Violence Shelter in Mansfield, was awarded grant funds to purchase furnishings and items for their Child/Teen recreation rooms.  The mission of the Domestic Violence Shelter is to provide an alternative to living in a violent situation and to offer education/resources necessary for victims to make healthier choices for themselves and their families.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Larry Monica, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Mansfield area.

Family & Community Services, Inc., in Ravenna, will receive grant funds to purchase items for their Youth Center.  The mission of Family & Community Services, Inc. is to support, strengthen, and empower individuals and families through a broad continuum of community-based services that meet the needs and values of the community. The agency is guided by a commitment to individual dignity, service excellence, accountability, volunteerism and belief in the solidarity of the human family.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Chuck Galloway, owner of McDonald’s restaurants in Ravenna.

New Life Community in Cleveland, was awarded grant funds to purchase items for their children’s programs.  The mission of New Life Community is to inspire, teach and empower homeless, jobless families to transition to a self-sufficient life.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Wilson Rogers, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Cleveland area.

Personal & Family Counseling Services of Tuscarawas Valley, located in New Philadelphia, OH, will receive grant funds to purchase items for their Early Childhood Mental Health program.  Personal & Family Counseling Services of Tuscarawas Valley, Inc. is committed to developing and providing a continuum of quality services to strengthen adults, children, families and communities.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Owner/Operator Vickie Lewis, owner of several McDonald’s restaurants in the New Philadelphia area.  

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, located in Ashland, OH, was awarded grant funds to purchase items for their Children & Youth recreational programs.  The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers offer recreational, spiritual, educational, and cultural arts programs of superb quality. These versatile facilities are open to people of all ages and offer a wide variety of programs and services focused on building character, confidence, and capacity for excellence within underserved communities.  This grant application was endorsed by McDonald's Operations Manager Jeffery Holley, who supervises operations at the McDonald’s restaurants in Ashland.