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Bill Wahl
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
phone: 330.274.2272, ext. 3011
e-mail: bill.wahl@hattielarlham.org

2008 news Releases

Please note: the Hope At Work capital campaign goal has increased from $14 million to $16 million as of March, 2007. All news releases prior to March 2007 containing this information have been amended to reflect this change. [webmaster]

November 18, 2008 Media Advisory: Illumination: Works from Hattie Larlham Creative Arts November 13, 2008 Benefit Dinner Honors Lasting Legacy Annual Circle of Caring raises funds for children and adults with disabilities. November 10, 2008 First Tricks ‘N’ Treats Event a Success Area families visit Hattie Larlham for Halloween fun. October 21, 2008 Paws On Parade Benefit for Local Nonprofit Raises more than $5,000 Fundraiser a real walk in the park for area dog owners. October 13, 2008 Spotlight on National Disability Employment Month Traumatic Brian Injury leads to new insight. October 13, 2008 Trick or Treat Event Set at Local Nonprofit Halloween fun at Hattie Larlham. September 23, 2008 Browns Legend to Host Local Benefit Area nonprofits team up for people with disabilities. September 12, 2008 Hattie Larlham Foundation Creates Investment Advisory Committee September 10, 2008 Paws on Parade for Area Nonprofit Constant Companions Doggie Day Care & Boarding hosts first dog walk in Boettler Park in Green, Ohio. August 7, 2008 Life Achievement Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Event marks the completion of phase II of the Hope At Work capital campaign. July 30, 2008 Big-Hearted Bikers Help People with Disabilities Local motorcycle organizations help out Hattie Larlham. July 28, 2008 Hattie Larlham To Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Event to mark the completion of the Life Achievement Center. July 22, 2008 New Hattie Larlham Director of Therapy Services Named Ingrid Kanics to oversee Hattie Larlham Play Connection program. July 8, 2008 Local Organizations Donate Lawnmower New zero-radius mower donated as part of Hope At Work capital campaign. June 23, 2008 Third Hattie’s Café Now Open Hattie Larlham and the Arkon-Summit County Public Library partner to open Hattie's Library Café in downtown Akron. June 16, 2008 Serving Up Jobs to People with Disabilities Hattie Larlham opens cafe at Akron-Summit County Public Library. June 13, 2008 Tee It Up for Hattie Barrington Golf Club tournament to support people with disabilities. June 9, 2008 Motorcyclists To Ride for a Good Cause Area bikers raise money for children and adults with disabilities. May 29, 2008 Local Golf Outing Sets New Record More than 60 golf teams golf in support of Hattie Larlham at 22nd annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic. May 22, 2008 Hattie Larlham Research Institute Creates Advisory Board Medical professionals contribute their expertise to Hattie Larlham. May 14, 2008 Newly Renovated Units Opened at Hattie Larlham Hattie Larlham staff and board members gather for ribbon cutting. April 30, 2008 Hattie Larlham Creates Legacy Advisory Committee Northeast Ohio legal and financial professionals join Hattie Larlham. April 30, 2008 Camp Connect a Unique Experience Summer fun brings children together at integrated day camp. April 7, 2008 Not Just Doing Another Job Hattie Larlham recognizes the importance of volunteers during National Volunteer Week. March 24, 2008 New Library Café to Employ People with Disabilities Hattie Larlham partners with Akron-Summit County Public Library for third café location. March 11, 2008 Hattie Larlham Receives Honors During Luncheon Organization lauded for its Web site and annual report. Febuary 18, 2008 Fashion Show Raises Money for People with Disabilities Annual charity luncheon proves fashionable event for attendees. Febuary 4, 2008 New Akron Café Serves up Jobs for People with Disabilities The newest Hattie's Cafe set to open in downtown Akron Feb. 22 will employ eight people with disabilities. January 25, 2008 Annual Fashion Show Is More Than Stylish Throughout the past 25 years, the Hattie Larlham League of Hudson has raised for Hattie Larlham more than $600,000. January 15, 2008 Exhibit Displays Art Made by People with Disabilities Artwork created by people with disabilites enrolled in the Hattie Larlham Creative ARTs program on display. January 8, 2008 Charity Fashion Show Set Annual event to raise money for people with disabilties.

2007 news Releases

December 20, 2007 A Very Special Birthday at Hattie’s Café & Gifts A 5-year-old girl spreads holiday cheer during her birthday celebration. December 19, 2007 New Executive Director of the Incubator Dotty Grexa brings to Hattie Larlham more than 25 years of retail and managerial experience. December 7, 2007 Holiday Giving for a Good Cause Streetsboro organization joins in the spirit of giving by donating money to people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. November 27, 2007 Eaton Corporation Supports Hattie Larlham Eaton Corporation donates $15,000 to the Hattie Larlham Hope At Work capital campaign. November 20, 2007 Hattie Larlham Community Living Accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) November 12, 2007 Award Ceremony Celebrates 25 Years of Service Long time Hattie Larlham board member and her husband honored at annual gala. October 30, 2007 Award Ceremony Set Longtime Hattie Larlham supporters are this year's Circle of Caring honorees. October 17, 2007 Flamingos Flock for a Good Cause Sixty pink flamingos to be auctioned off for breast cancer awareness month. October 15, 2007 Hudson Café Opens Art and Gift Shop New Hattie's Café expansion sells artwork created by people with disabilities. October 4, 2007 Hudson Café To Open Art and Gift Room Weekend of prizes and events marks grand opening and one-year anniversary. October 3, 2007 Goodwill Shines Through Rootstown Native Goodwill Industries recognizes Hattie Larlham employee Angie Stricker. September 24, 2007 Corks to Pop for Area Nonprofits Hattie Larlham and Our Lady of the Wayside bring popular wine event to Canton, Ohio. September 14, 2007 An Evening of Fine Wine, Friends and Football Hattie Larlham and Our Lady of the Wayside bring popular wine tasting to Canton. September 4, 2007 Area Nonprofits Baking Up Opportunities for People with Disabilities Hattie Larlham rents Red Cross kitchen to provide new jobs to people with disabilities. August 16, 2007 Hattie Larlham CEO Recognized for Innovation Smart Business magazine names Dennis Allen a 2007 visonary. August 8, 2007 Annual Giving Coordinator Named Robin Baringer is promoted to Annual Giving Coordinator at Hattie Larlham. July 31, 2007 Big-Hearted Bikers Help People with Disabilities Annual bike run raises more than $8,000 for people with disabilities. July 27, 2007 Hattie Larlham Opens New Tech Unit New facility will provide specialized care to people with disabilities. July 23, 2007 Media Advisory: Technology Unit Ribbon Cutting Hattie Larlham will officially open its new technology unit on Thursday, July 26. July 18, 2007 Third Annual Car Show to Benefit People with Disabilities Classic and contemporary cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display to raise money for people with disabilities. July 10, 2007 ART Program Paints New Hope for People with Disabilities New art therapy program at Hattie Larlham gives children with disabilities creative license. July 3, 2007 Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Hattie Larlham Benefit ride marks 14th year of support from Northeast Ohio bikers. June 29, 2007 A Golden Celebration for Hudson Café Hattie's Café holds open house for new Gold Room. June 20, 2007 Hudson Café Goes Gold Hattie's Café in Hudson, Ohio, expands to accomodate customers, groups. June 15, 2007 Two Paws Up for New Dog Day Care Constant Companions celebrates the new Doggie Day Care & Boarding facility grand opening in Green, Ohio. May 31, 2007 Annual Golf Outing Sets New Records Sixty teams at the Sugar Bush Golf Classic raise the most funds for Hattie Larlham in the event's history. May 23, 2007 Online Shop Gives New Opportunities to People with Disabilities Hattie's Café launches online store. May 15, 2007 New Pooch Pad to Employ People with Disabilities Hattie Larlham opens new Constant Companions in Green, Ohio. April 30, 2007 New Associate Director of Development Jennifer Porter joins Hattie Larlham Foundation. April 30, 2007 PGA Golfer to Make Charity Appearance Gary Trivisonno tees of with Hattie Larlham at the 21 annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic. April 17, 2007 Hattie Larlham CEO Recognized for Leadership Dennis Allen to be presented Leadership Ohio award April 23 in Cincinnati, Ohio. April 13, 2007 Hattie Larlham Summer Camps Scheduled Integrated summer camp provides awareness, interaction for children of all abilities. April 9, 2007 Perfect-Game Pitcher to Make Golf Outing Appearance Lenny Barker joins Bill Wills and Bob DiBiasio to raise money for the Hattie Larlham Hope At Work capital campaign. March 16, 2007 Hattie Larlham Receives Honors at Luncheon Agency receives recognition in five categories at the 2007 Ohio Public Images awards. March 1, 2007 Fact Sheet: MR/DD Awareness Month Resources and links for covering MR/DD awareness month. February 20, 2007 Fashion Show Raises Money for Hattie Larlham Betsy Kling hosts; Leslie Saralino receives Joan Baechle Caring Heart Award; event sets record attendance. January 22, 2007 Hattie Larlham Welcomes Events Coordinator Meet Nancy Farinacci, the new events coordinator at Hattie Larlham. January 15, 2007 Media Advisory: ‘Focus On What We Can Do’ To Help People with Disabilities (Southwest Ohio) MR/DD awareness month provides people with disabilties an oppportunity to shine. January 11, 2007 Media Advisory: ‘Focus On What We Can Do’ To Help People with Disabilities (Northeast Ohio) MR/DD awareness month provides people with disabilties an oppportunity to shine. January 10, 2007 Fashion Show Tickets on Sale Now Tickets are now available for the Have a Heart for Hattie Fashion Show and Luncheon hosted by the Hattie Larlham League of Hudson and Betsy Kilng.

2006 news Releases