CONTRIBUTIONS & COLLECTIONS
Bay United Methodist Church
Members from Bay Methodist and the surrounding community donated a large amount of items in addition to a generous financial contribution.
2019 Holiday Season
We are so thankful for our partners for their financial contributions and donations over this past holiday season.
Thank you:
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American Greetings
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Westerly School
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St. Byzantine Catholic Church
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Cleveland Angels
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Junior League of Cleveland
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Healthnetwork Foundation
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Bay Village Kiwanis
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church did their annual collection this year and donated toiletries along with kitchen essentials. Thank you all for your donations!
Bay High School Girls Soccer Team
The girls soccer team at Bay High School made and donated 22 blankets. Thank you girls!
Lutheran West High School
Lutheran West High School did a collection drive in February and we couldn't be more thankful for their donations.
Foresters Financial
The Foresters Financial did their annual collection/event for Fill This House and provided paper products & cleaning products for 48 young adults. The group came to the warehouse and organized the donations into bags that are ready to go out on our deliveries. Thank you so much for your generous donation and hard work!
2018 Holiday Grants Received
Fill This House received two generous grants from Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland and the Sullivan Family Foundation. Thank you for your wonderful gift.
2018 Holiday Season
We are so thankful for our partners for their financial contributions and donations over this past holiday season. It was one of our best yet and we couldn't have done it without their continued support.
Thank you:
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St. Stephens Byzantine Catholic Church
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St. Christopher Church- Social Concerns Committee
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Westerly School
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Bay Village Kiwanis & Ohio Kiwanis
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St. Ignatius service club and Jacob Sheehan
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Health Network Foundation
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The Center for Health Affairs
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Dr. Canepa’s office
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Kathy English & Friends
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Mary Duley
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Lindsay Gould and her BPC Bible Study
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Allie Shapero
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Kathy McConaughy
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Kim Reising
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Tricia Hyland and family
Jemcon Fundraiser
In 2018 Jemcon was held in Cleveland, OH. Fill This House was honored to be the recipient of their 2018 charity auction, which raised $3,000. Thank you so much for your generous donation!
Jackson Dieken Insurance
The kind people at Jackson Dieken Insurance held a collection to support Fill This House. They also support us by providing our insurance services for free. Thank you for your donation and all that you do for us year round!
Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial purchased toiletries and paper products for 26 young people. The group came to the warehouse and organized the donations into bags that are ready to go out on our deliveries. Thank you so much for your generous donation and hard work!
A Shower by Roberta Trutko
Roberta Trutko hosted an amazing shower and donated the items, money, and gift cards to Fill This House! Thank you for all you've done!
Here is just a bit of what was donated:
Bowls, casserole set, cutting board, dishes, kitchen towels, pans, silverware, pillows, hangers, ironing board, iron, laundry baskets, laundry detergent, clock radio, mattress pad, blanket, bed in a bag, towels, and LOTS of miscellaneous items!
Kathy English & Farrell Family
Every year Kathy and her sisters find a worthy cause to help during the holiday season. In 2017 they chose to help Fill This House. They gathered together with their family to fleece blankets. In addition to the handmade blankets, they also made a monetary donation. Thank you so much for thoughtful gifts!
Westerly School Staff
Each year, for the last several years, Westerly's staff has done a collection drive and has generously donated many of the items we provide the young people we serve. Thank you!
Elizabeth's 13th Birthday
For her 13th birthday, Elizabeth wanted to visit 13 locations to do Acts of Kindness. Thank you for putting Fill This House on your list!
American Greetings
American Greetings helped us by supporting one young person with all the items that we supply. All the items come gift-wrapped! Thank you!
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church
Held their annual collection drive and provided items for several young people! Thank you, St. Stephen's Church!
Solon High School's Girl Up, Diversity Acceptance Program, and Random Acts of Kindness Clubs
These clubs held a collection and made a generous financial donation to FTH! Thank you so much for all your help!
AOCC/LCC Ladies Golf Association
The Ladies Golf Association held a collection drive of household items in addition to a cash donation. Thank you so much!
SIRVA Relocation Services
SIRVA held a December collection drive! Thank you, Sirva!
MDRT Foundation: Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
The mission of the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation is to increase member and industry participation and to give funds to worthwhile charitable organizations throughout the world.
The MDRT Foundation presented FTH with a $1000 grant to be used to support the young adults we serve. Thank you to the MDRT!
Unity Spiritual Center
The church did a collection drive in May and June and made a generous contribution of the items we provide!
AT&T North East Council Pioneers
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
AT&T North East Council Pioneers held a collection drive and made a nice donation of items that will support two former fosters.
CMSD School Nurses, In Memory of Diane Onunwor
What do you do when a coworker tragically dies suddenly? You find comfort in remembering the life he/she led and the lives they touched. School Nurses and CMSD Social Workers who were employed at the time of Diane Onunwor & death planned to do just that....
The Foresters Insurance Company
Provided 50-60 Former Fosters With Donations
The Foresters Insurance Company gathered to organize a generous collection of food that was purchased to help 50-60 former fosters with some basic food items.
Bay High School Key Club
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The young people involved in the BHS Key Club are doing a collection of personal items and toiletries for the young people that FTH serves.
Thank you to Larissa for running the collection!
The Foresters
The Foresters Insurance Company kindly hosted a fundraising event that provided for several Fill This House young people. On a Saturday morning many volunteers descended on our warehouse to organize and sort their donations.
Lakewood Division of Youth / H2O Division
Provided 42 Blanket Donations for Former Fosters
A summer camp full of young people purchased fabric and made 42 fleece tie blankets that are delivered to the young people we serve.
Girl Scout Cadette Troop 77104
Girl Scout Cadette Troop 77104. They supplied Christmas Boxes for some former fosters who attended a Thanksgiving Dinner with some of the Fill This House Team.
MetroHealth System: Women, Infants & Children
Provided 10 Former Fosters With Donations
The organization made a large donation of items for the kitchen. Their support enabled up to help up to 10 former fosters.
Brie the Change
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
Well-Done Catering hosted a fundraiser called Brie the Change. They host a monthly dinner with a portion of the dinner and Brie sales going a non-profit that they select. This month they chose to support Fill This House. Liz Sfeir and the staff at Well Done Catering did a wonderful job and the meal was delicious.
Thanks Liz & staff!
Dr. Laura Edelman
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
This amazing pediatric dentist office had a shower to support Fill This House. Co-workers and clients participated and donated enough to support two young people aging out of foster care. Thank you for your compassion!
Lakewood CC & Avon Oaks CC Womens Golf Assoc.
Provided 10 Former Fosters With Donations
Over 125 women attended a luncheon to support FTH. FTH received many items as well as financial contributions. In addition, CAbi Clothing hosted a fashion show and a portion of their proceeds were donated to Fill This House. Thanks to the generous support of all who attended.
Berea Blanket Party
Provided 30 Blanket Donations for Former Fosters
A wonderful group of Berea community members gathered at Berea City Hall and made 30 no-tie blankets for Fill This House. Because of their generosity 30 young kids in Cleveland will be warmer this winter and touched by the caring members of this great group.
Bay High School Key Club 2014 & 2015
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
The Key Club collected items to be donated to former foster youth. In addition they joined with Chipolte for a fundraiser. Chipolte generously donated half of their sales for one evening to the Key Club who in turn presented the funds earned to FTH.
Bethesda-On-The-Bay Women's Circle
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
The church and the Women's Circle donated funds as well as hosted a shower to benefit Fill This House.
First American National Production
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
Jessyka Lawry has a personal interest in foster children as she has adopted two of her own. Jessyka organized a collection drive within her company and the employees generously donated enough to help two young people right here in Cleveland.
American Greetings Christmas 2014 & 2015
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
American Greetings kindly sponsored two foster teens "aging out." All items were gift wrapped, and the teens were thrilled to open the wrapped presents. They were also given a christmas tree for their apartment. In both cases, this was their first Christmas tree ever.
St. Stephen's Byzantine Church Holiday Giving Tree 2014 & 2015
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
St. Stephen's Church has done a giving tree to support FTH for the last several years. The church youth group organized and promoted this special event.
Bay High School Youth Fundraiser
Provided 8 Former Fosters With Donations
Bay Youth Philanthropy Foundation sponsored FTH at its annual Affair of the Heart. The high school students coordinated gift baskets, raffle tickets and a 50/50 donation. Over 75 people attended this fundraiser.
OSU vs. Michigan Tailgate
Provided 6 Former Fosters With Donations
Jim & Deb Cahoon hosted a tailgate party to build awareness for FTH. Donations were brought by all in attendance.
Fill This House "Shower"
Provided 2 Former Fosters With Donations
Mary Lou Kennedy hosted a "shower" to Fill A House. All items on the FTH Needs List were brought to the shower.
Davis & Young / Jackson Dieken & Assoc. Christmas
Provided 1 Former Foster With Donations
The offices of Davis & Young and Jackson Dieken & Associates, kindly hosted an item drive in their office, where they encouraged employees to bring items that are needed for FTH and the youth they help. Each office provided all items needed to serve one young person.
Second Annual Golf Outing at the Elyria Country Club
Provided 42 Former Fosters With Donations
Over 50 individuals participated in the outing in September enabling Fill This House to support 42 young people here in Cleveland.
Lowe's Donation
Provided 11 Former Fosters With Donations
Nine area Lowe's joined together to supply items to support eleven former foster youth. Together they donated over $7,000 worth of merchandise!
Rock & Roll 4 Charity
Provided 14 Former Fosters With Donations
Ralph's Basement Band kindly sponsored FTH at its annual fundraising event at Around The Corner in Lakewood, OH. Over 300 people attended and fun was had by all attendees.
Bethesda-On-The-Bay Lutheran Church Youth Group
Provided 7 Blanket Donations for Former Fosters
The youth group helped make fleece "tie" blankets that are donated to each young person we serve.
Health-Mor, An HMI Industries Inc. Company
Provided 1 Former Foster With Donations
Health-Mor selected Fill This House as the recipient of their quarterly fundraiser. Their team generously donated all the items to provide for one former foster.
100+ Women Who Care
Provided 22 Former Fosters With Donations
This amazing organization of over 130 women selected Fill This House to be the recipient of each member's donation of $100. The group supports local charities four times a year.