A little rain didn’t dampen the 20th anniversary celebration of Medina Creative Housing which is used to dealing with adversity. “Dealing with challenges is what we do,” said Dianne DePasquale Hagerty, executive director of the nonprofit agency which helps people overcome their disabilities and live independently. “We run into closed doors and find a way…
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The previous evening, I had a great time at Medina Creative Housing’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. We joined other guests at the corner of Reagan Parkway and North Huntington Street for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the soon-to-open housing unit for six residents. Despite a dreary, drizzly afternoon, hundreds of supporters showed up to hear the story…
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The festivities began on Creative Living Way where several individuals offered comments about the journey MCH has taken, among them Carlson, Historical Board member Terry Isaac, family members Robert Tittel, Jerry Lemons, Rhonda Wilt and Shelly Doering, Commissioner Pat Geissman, Department of Developmental Disabilities John Martin, State Senator Larry Obhof, Chief Program Officer/Finance Fund Moniqua…
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Rain didn’t dampen the celebration Wednesday for Medina County’s newest apartments for people with disabilities. “A little rain, a lack of a few tents, lack of a microphone doesn’t bother us,” said Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty, executive director of Medina Creative Housing. “We rise to the occasion.” Medina Creative Housing celebrated its 20th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting…
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Medina Creative Housing (“MCH”) has reached another milestone, 20 years of service (1992-2012) to Medina County residents with disabilities and the Medina County Community. MCH will be hosting a 20th Year Anniversary & Celebration of Accomplishments Event on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 pm at 4100 Creative Living Way (next to GFS & Home…
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Medina Creative Housing plans to develop a therapeutic riding center and life skills training center in Medina with a little help from the county. County commissioners have lent their endorsement to the project by agreeing to sponsor a $200,000 grant application for the project. Sponsorship of the grant application will result in no financial obligation…
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We are pleased to announce that our very own volunteer Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Claire List, has earned the 2012 PATH Int’l Certified Professional of the Year Award for our region. Claire was nominated in the Spring by staff, volunteers and rider families. She will be honored as a special guest at the PATH Int’l awards…
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Two charitable funds serving Medina County awarded a combined $41,900 in grants on Friday, June 8, 2012. The Medina County Community Fund and the Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund, both affiliates of Akron Community Foundation, issued grants to twenty-one nonprofits this year, bringing their total distributions to more than $450,000. The Medina County Community Fund…
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On April 12, 2012, guests enjoyed delicious food and fare such as Lake Erie Perch, sliders, funnel cakes, salt water taffy and cotton candy from the Lake Erie islands at the 6th Annual Raising the Roof Charity Event held at Weymouth Country Club. Pat Dailey entertained us with his unique musical songs and humor, and…
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Medina Creative Housing (MCH) proudly accepted the Michael Berken Peace & Justice Award on April 5, 2012 at the 25th Annual Blessed John Paul II, Proclaimer of Justice, Gala Dinner held at St. Ambrose in Brunswick. This award is presented by the Catholic Commission of Wayne, Ashland & Medina to individuals and organizations pursuing and…
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