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Posted October 1, 2011
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| Cincinnati Association For The Blind & Visually Impaired to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary |
On October 20, John Morris Russell, conductor, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will join supporters of the
Cincinnati Association for The Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) in celebrating 100 years of offering
opportunities for independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. CABVI’s Centennial Capstone
Celebration Dinner will honor those in the community who share in the agency’s passion for strengthening
abilities and lives and will recognize the 100 members of the Centennial Honor Roll.
To be honored by CABVI:
• Susan S. Friedlander, a well known civic leader who was a board member at CABVI for over 10 years, was
board president for Radio Reading Services and facilitated the RRS merger with CABVI in 1998;
• United Way of Greater Cincinnati which has supported the work of CABVI since 1916, and which – in 2011
– is investing $50,465,800 for programs, initiatives, community change efforts, and capacity building in
Greater Cincinnati; and
• The Kroger Co. Barney H. Kroger was CABVI’s very first board president, and since then the company has
supported the agency with financial support (including being CABVI’s lead sponsor of its centennial year)
and volunteer leadership. Reuben Shaffer, chief diversity officer at Kroger Company, has served on CABVI’s
board of directors for 7 years.
The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides counseling, rehabilitation,
information and employment services to people of all ages in an eleven county area. Through all of its
programs and services, it strives to help those who are blind, visually or print impaired lead independent
lives. CABVI provided services to more than 4,300 people in 2010.
CABVI’s Centennial Capstone Recognition Dinner to be held Thursday, October 20 beginning at 6 p.m. at the
Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom. Tickets: $100 or $1500 for a Founders Table of 10; For more
information/RSVP call 513-487-4530.
High-fives and Congrats to CABVI and the honorees!
Cincinnati Association for The Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) in celebrating 100 years of offering
opportunities for independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. CABVI’s Centennial Capstone
Celebration Dinner will honor those in the community who share in the agency’s passion for strengthening
abilities and lives and will recognize the 100 members of the Centennial Honor Roll.
To be honored by CABVI:
• Susan S. Friedlander, a well known civic leader who was a board member at CABVI for over 10 years, was
board president for Radio Reading Services and facilitated the RRS merger with CABVI in 1998;
• United Way of Greater Cincinnati which has supported the work of CABVI since 1916, and which – in 2011
– is investing $50,465,800 for programs, initiatives, community change efforts, and capacity building in
Greater Cincinnati; and
• The Kroger Co. Barney H. Kroger was CABVI’s very first board president, and since then the company has
supported the agency with financial support (including being CABVI’s lead sponsor of its centennial year)
and volunteer leadership. Reuben Shaffer, chief diversity officer at Kroger Company, has served on CABVI’s
board of directors for 7 years.
The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides counseling, rehabilitation,
information and employment services to people of all ages in an eleven county area. Through all of its
programs and services, it strives to help those who are blind, visually or print impaired lead independent
lives. CABVI provided services to more than 4,300 people in 2010.
CABVI’s Centennial Capstone Recognition Dinner to be held Thursday, October 20 beginning at 6 p.m. at the
Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom. Tickets: $100 or $1500 for a Founders Table of 10; For more
information/RSVP call 513-487-4530.
High-fives and Congrats to CABVI and the honorees!
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund has been honored with the 2011 Patterson Award for Excellence in
Sports Philanthropy, presented each year by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The award
celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts
make a difference in the lives around them.
The Reds were recognized in particular for their Match program, which brings youth baseball teams from the
suburbs and the inner city together in the spirit of diversity, interaction and friendly competition. “This is
an incredible honor for the Reds Community Fund and a testament to our ownership, management, board
and staff,” said Community Fund executive director Charley Frank. “In just a decade, we have created
unique programs that improve the lives of youth through baseball and softball. We’re proud of the fact that
we’ve reconnected countless teams, coaches, kids and neighborhoods from all across the region to the game
of baseball and the Reds franchise.”
RWJF – the nation’s largest health care foundation – presented the award to the Reds Community Fund on
the evening of September 27th at the end of the year banquet for the Match program at the National
Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. “We are delighted to recognize the Cincinnati Reds
Community Fund with this year’s Patterson Award, as their innovative approach to sports philanthropy
offers an excellent model for other sports teams looking to make an impact in their communities,” said
Fred Mann, vice president of communications at RWJF. “All sports teams have opportunities to make
unique, positive contributions in their community, and the Reds should be commended for doing just that.”
The Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy was established to honor the legacy of former
NBA and UCLA star Steve Patterson, who was renowned as much for his work off the court as he was for his
work on it. “Steve’s giving heart, unifying leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of others serve
as an example for all people in sports,” said Carlette Patterson, Steve’s widow. “It is only appropriate that
the Reds Community Fund be recognized for the example they are setting for other sports teams.”
Cincinnati is now home to two Patterson Award winners, with the Reds Community Fund joining the
Marvin Lewis Community Fund (which won the award in 2009).
High-fives and Congrats Reds Community Fund!
Sports Philanthropy, presented each year by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The award
celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts
make a difference in the lives around them.
The Reds were recognized in particular for their Match program, which brings youth baseball teams from the
suburbs and the inner city together in the spirit of diversity, interaction and friendly competition. “This is
an incredible honor for the Reds Community Fund and a testament to our ownership, management, board
and staff,” said Community Fund executive director Charley Frank. “In just a decade, we have created
unique programs that improve the lives of youth through baseball and softball. We’re proud of the fact that
we’ve reconnected countless teams, coaches, kids and neighborhoods from all across the region to the game
of baseball and the Reds franchise.”
RWJF – the nation’s largest health care foundation – presented the award to the Reds Community Fund on
the evening of September 27th at the end of the year banquet for the Match program at the National
Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. “We are delighted to recognize the Cincinnati Reds
Community Fund with this year’s Patterson Award, as their innovative approach to sports philanthropy
offers an excellent model for other sports teams looking to make an impact in their communities,” said
Fred Mann, vice president of communications at RWJF. “All sports teams have opportunities to make
unique, positive contributions in their community, and the Reds should be commended for doing just that.”
The Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy was established to honor the legacy of former
NBA and UCLA star Steve Patterson, who was renowned as much for his work off the court as he was for his
work on it. “Steve’s giving heart, unifying leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of others serve
as an example for all people in sports,” said Carlette Patterson, Steve’s widow. “It is only appropriate that
the Reds Community Fund be recognized for the example they are setting for other sports teams.”
Cincinnati is now home to two Patterson Award winners, with the Reds Community Fund joining the
Marvin Lewis Community Fund (which won the award in 2009).
High-fives and Congrats Reds Community Fund!
| (left - right) CABVI honorees: Susan S. Friedlander, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (represented by Rob Reifsnyder, President & CEO UWGC ), and The Kroger Co. (represented by Reuben Schaffer, Chief Diversity Officer at The Kroger Co. and CABVI board member) photos provided by CABVI |
| Reds Community Fund honored with the 2011 Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy photos provided by Cincinnati Reds/Reds Community Fund |
| Cincinnati Reds Recognized for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy |