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 appy autumn! The Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts enjoyed a great summer, working to help area children lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. Learn more about recent initiatives below, or by visiting www.rmhc-ctma.org.
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FILL RONALD McDONALD’S SHOES
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McDonald’s restaurants in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts held a successful two-week fundraiser in August to benefit the local RMHC chapter. The Fill Ronald McDonald’s Shoes Fundraiser involved the sale of paper cutouts of Ronald McDonald shoes for $1, which customers wrote their names on and posted inside each restaurant. Now in its sixth year, the fundraiser tallied a record-breaking $97,907 for the charity! RMHC extends its sincere appreciation to McDonald’s and its customers for their continued support and partnership.
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NEW ONLINE DONATION PROCESS
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If you weren’t able to contribute to the “Shoes” fundraiser, there are other ways you can support RMHC, including dropping spare change at donation boxes in McDonald’s restaurants or holding your own fundraiser for the charity. RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts is also pleased to unveil another easy way for supporters to give to the charity: a new safe and secure online donation process. Simply use your credit or debit card to make a tax-deductible contribution to the charity. Or download a form to submit a check through the mail. Visit www.rmhc-ctma.org/how-you-can-help for full details.
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LATEST NEWS
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RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts awards college scholarships to 22 students in two categories: the RMHC Scholars Scholarship and the RMHC/HACER Scholarship. The top applicants in each category received awards of $5,000 each and were surprised with presentations at their high schools.
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McDonald’s owner Tim Walsh presents a check to Manchester High School senior Richika Makol (center), top winner of the RMHC Scholars Scholarship. Joining them are Makol’s parents, Rashmi and Anil, as well as Manchester High School Principal Kevin O’Donnell and Ronald McDonald.
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McDonald’s owner and RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts Vice President Pattie McKnight (left) presents a check to Enrico Fermi High School senior Felipe Gheiman (center), top winner of the RMHC/HACER Scholarship. Joining them are Gheiman’s parents, Boris and Adriana, as well as Ronald McDonald.
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RECENT GRANT RECIPIENTS
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RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts is proud to support local non-profits that benefit children, and recently granted over $60,000 to five deserving organizations.
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Boys & Girls Club of New Haven – $11,530 for furnishings and supplies for the "Be Great: Graduate” program
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Meriden – $3,000 to purchase guidance books & teddy bears for child cancer patients and their families
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Plainville Community Food Pantry – $15,000 to supply back-to-school backpacks, clothing and kits for children in need
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Springfield Boys & Girls Club – $22,170 for updated equipment, supplies and furniture for the Drop-In Center
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Susan B. Anthony Project, Torrington – $10,006 to provide furniture, equipment and toys to children who are living in the shelter
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Our next deadline for grant applications is December 1.
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HOUSE UPDATES
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts is proud to support the local Ronald McDonald Houses in New Haven, Conn., and Springfield, Mass., through grants, quarterly donations and continuous collaboration.
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The Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut’s summer was filled with barbeques and outdoor guest activities thanks to many volunteers. The 25th Anniversary celebrations will continue with an Open House Wine & Cheese Event on October 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. as well as the 21st Annual Trees of Hope Event at the Maritime Center in New Haven taking place December 4-12. Please join these special events and meet first-hand the children and families that the House supports thanks to the efforts of so many people! To learn more, visit www.rmh-ct.org or the RMH_Connecticut Facebook page.
The Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, Mass., held its 10th Annual Golf McTournament on August 2 at Elmcrest Country Club in East Longmeadow. The House is happy to announce that the event featured a full field and earned more money than last year! Despite this economy, very generous and supportive sponsors came through with flying colors! Thank you to all who participated via sponsorships, teams, individual golfers, in-kind or cash donations. A big thank you to all the volunteers, as well. To learn more about our House and programs, visit www.ronmcdhouse.com or the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, Mass., Inc. Facebook page.
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