Giving News
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A smile in hard times: Jim and Nancy Cleveland help children find joy through Child Life care
What inspires people to give? For some, it’s a personal experience. For others, like Jim and Nancy Cleveland, it’s a moment that opens their eyes to a need. At The Country Club of Hudson, a group hosted an event featuring a performance by kids in palliative care at Akron Children’s. “It was moving to see these children who are going through the roughest times in their lives smiling and enjoying life,” said Jim. “These children aren’t in sports or school clubs, but they were given the chance to do something that brought joy to them — and to us.” Read more...
Professionals on purpose: A committed cohort of 25 business leaders makes lasting change
Business professionals are used to having an impact in their companies. Through the Emerging Leaders Board at Akron Children’s, they’re able to have an impact on the healthy futures of children. Since its formation in 2011, the group has raised nearly $2 million — and is now fulfilling a $1.5 million pledge. Read more...
Investing in their roots: Kyle and Samantha Quillen help kids in Tuscarawas County
Kyle and Samantha Quillen have a deep love for Tuscarawas County, Ohio – the place where they grew up and now live, work and raise their son. The Quillens, who own multiple businesses including Wilkshire Golf Course in Bolivar, started the Zoar View Foundation in 2022 to support the needs of people in their county. Read more...
A couple’s lasting gift: The Tom and Jill Lincoln Foundation ensures local care for kids
Leaving a legacy to your family is meaningful; leaving a legacy to your community is powerful. Years after their passing, Tom and Jill Lincoln’s love of Medina County continues to be expressed through The Tom and Jill Lincoln Foundation, an estate-based foundation that benefits a variety of initiatives solely in Medina County, has pledged $1 million to Akron Children’s Health Center, Medina, which is expanding to meet the needs of area families. Read more...
