Wine & Dine Benefit Raises $11K For The Zechariah House

Maggie's Place Ohio Supporters Alain and Cynthia Harfouche with Amita and Andrew Frawley enjoying "Wine & Dine"

Guests and supporters of Maggie's Place Ohio showered The Zechariah House with $11K in operating support at the 2nd Annual Maggie’s Place Ohio “Wine & Dine” benefit held February 13. More than 70 guests enjoyed delicious food and wine samplings from Mia Bella Restaurant in Little Italy while bidding on unique Valentine-themed auction packages. One of the residents assisted by The Zechariah House was also on hand for the benefit to share what the home has meant to her and her son.

Maggie’s Place is a community of homes in two states designed to provide safe housing, nourishing food, clothing, counseling, parenting preparation, employment and educational opportunities for pregnant women who may be alone, on the streets or facing other difficult life circumstances. Women must be at least 18 years of age, non-drug using and pregnant to be admitted and may stay up to six months after their child’s birth. Since 2000, Maggie’s Place has helped over 700 vulnerable young mothers find safety and opportunities to rebuild their lives.

Funds raised from guests attending the “Wine & Dine” benefit will support the continued operations of The Zechariah House, located in Parma. Each mother in residence at the house benefits from a close “contact person” or mentor and also receives professional counseling during her stay. Many Maggie’s Place mothers go on to complete their GED, receive additional job training or attend college classes with the help of Maggie’s Place scholarships, positioning them for better job opportunities. At a time when Ohio’s jobless rate persists at nearly 8% and the child poverty level in Cleveland stands at 21.6%, Maggie’s Place is playing an important role in supporting vulnerable new parents.

To learn more about Maggie’s Place Ohio, visit www.maggiesplace.org, follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or call 440.866.2620 to arrange for a personal tour of The Zechariah House. 

Tricia Kuivinen

Tricia L. Kuivinen serves as the Regional Director of Maggie's Place Ohio, a non-profit organization operating The Zechariah House, a home for pregnant women in Parma. Kuivinen is a non-profit professional who seeks to help Maggie's Place Ohio increase awareness among agencies and women in Northeast Ohio who may benefit from safe maternity housing & support services.

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