Founder's Circle
The Foundation for Community Betterment’s Founders’ Circle is comprised of donors who give $1,000 or more annually for a minimum of 5 years to support our general foundation efforts. This group has already played a significant role in our ability to create and fulfill our mission, and now they will lead the way to our future. Throughout the next several years, we will include and recognize this important group in many of our events and campaign activities.
For more information on how to join the Founders’ Circle, please contact us at [email protected]. If you would like to join the Founders' Circle now, please click here.
For more information on how to join the Founders’ Circle, please contact us at [email protected]. If you would like to join the Founders' Circle now, please click here.
A very special thanks to the following Founders’ Circle members - past and present:
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Elizabeth & Ted Baroody
“We are fortunate to count ourselves as Founder's Circle members. By giving...we receive! We believe that Betterment provides us the opportunity to see our gifts at work in a direct and immediate way.!” |
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Jennifer Rankin Byrne and Norman Byrne
“Since Betterment's earliest days, we have been huge believers in its mission and its unique approach to philanthropy. What's more, we will always be grateful for the experiences and friendships we have made by being a part of this organization. We are proud to support Betterment's tireless efforts to help those in need and continue a ripple effect of goodness that touches so many lives.” |
Bo Johns and Michael Hennessy
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Judy and Ed Knapp
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Dana & Mary Milkie
“The Foundation for Community Betterment holds a very special place in the heart of the Milkie family. It began with the initial giving to our brother (and now board member) Marc, but has continued to provide ongoing support, passion and focus for him and so many others. It is very rare that an organization that you give to gives so much back and that is what makes Betterment so special to us. That, and of course, the people involved! As a family, we have been fortunate to make lifelong friendships, while having great and memorable fun. Our support of Betterment is unwavering.” |
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Kay and Marc Milkie
“As recipients of Betterment’s generosity in 2002, Kay and I have been touched by the genuine caring and concern the Foundation showed our family. Since that time, I have been involved in Cleveland, and nationally, and have seen the impact our foundation has had on numerous individuals and organizations, some of whom I have known personally. To see the affect our gifts have on these people is priceless. We think the Founder’s Circle is a way to show our strong commitment to Betterment, and help cement the future of the Foundation. |
Steve and Camille Pinkos
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Jennifer Curley Reichert and Paul Reichert
One of our teenage daughters recently said, “Betterment is the family charity.” And she is right. Thanks to Betterment, our daughters have had a front row seat for their whole lives to see how a simple action can have tremendous impact on someone’s life. They also know that working together as a family or with friends makes philanthropy fun! It’s wonderful to see the next generation embrace the Foundation’s values, and we are all grateful to be part of the Betterment family. |
Dale Smith & Barbara Lum
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Gus Vlahos
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Lisa and Mark Wasko
“We were introduced to the Betterment Foundation by our good friend, Marc Milkie (Board Member and former recipient). Immediately we were impressed by the generosity and warmth of the people and the wonderful message this organization conveys. It is giving families hope for tomorrow. It takes practice to hold onto hope when things look dark. But, for such a small word, “hope” has a huge power to carry us to a better place. The Betterment Foundation continually strives to make all hopes and dreams a reality. We are very proud to be associated with such a rewarding organization that impacts so many lives every day.” |
