April 2, 2021 – On Good Friday, News Channel 5 visited Center Ridge House, two days before Easter, to spotlight the individuals and staff members participating in an outdoor Easter egg hunt. Although the weather was still cold, the individuals enjoyed finding the eggs and the prizes inside. View more pictures from Easter celebrations below:
Read MoreSisters Susan MacKenzie, Ellen Ladik and Mary Smith remember their late sister Beth who was one of the original residents at Haven Hill Home in Brecksville when it opened in 1983. Below is the Q&A with the three sisters. Q: How long have you been involved with Blossom Hill and in what capacities? A: Our…
Read MoreMarch 5, 2021 – This week, Blossom Hill wrapped up its second round of vaccine clinics for individuals and staff who were eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine under Ohio’s 1a & 1b groupings. People in these groupings who wanted the vaccine were able to get both doses thanks to new and old partnerships. The…
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021 – Throughout the month of March, Blossom Hill staff and individuals participated in a few activities for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to help bring awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities. In 1987, President Reagan officially declared March National Disabilities Awareness Month. Since then, each March, the campaign is led by the National Association of…
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2021 – Although an in-person gathering was not feasible this year because of COVID-19, Blossom Hill staff and board members gathered virtually to celebrate staff milestone anniversaries that spanned from 5 to 30 years with the organization. Executive Director Lynne Urbanski said, “I am so proud to work with all the people being…
Read MoreYvonne Rodriguez, RN, and Devin Peck, RN, Join Blossom Hill as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of NursingRodriguez and Peck to Bring Nearly 30 years’ Nursing Experience January 11, 2021 – At the beginning of the new year, Blossom Hill, Inc. welcomed Yvonne Rodriguez, RN, as the Director of Nursing and Devin Peck, RN,…
Read MoreRecently, we emailed questions to Shirley, the mother of Mary Jo, who has called Blossom Hill “home” for over 30 years. Shirley told us a little more about Mary Jo, their struggle to find the right fit for her, and how she eventually came to Blossom Hill, back when it known as Haven Hill and…
Read MoreBlossom Hill operates four houses and cares for 36 individuals with a team of 100 staff members but the 52-year-old nonprofit organization did not get here alone. It has relied on the communities and supporters who have been personally affected by Blossom Hill or who just want to support an important cause. “Even though their…
Read MoreStarting December 17 through 23, Five Below in Avon Commons will donate 10% of proceeds to Blossom Hill. If you are shopping at Five Below in Avon (35852 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011), please present the coupon below to participate. You can just pull it up on your phone. You can also access the coupon…
Read MoreCommunity West FoundationMaria Estes, Marketing and Communications Director440-360-7356Maria.Estes@cwfc.org Blossom Hill, Inc. Emily Dubyoski, Marketing Manager440-666-6147EmilyD@Blossom-Hill.orgFor Immediate Release Community West Foundation Grants $589,800 to Local Nonprofit Agencies – The Community West Foundation Board of Directors approved $589,800 in fourth quarter grants to nonprofit agencies that provide basic needs services to the community in Cleveland,…
Read More