Appreciation is extended to the area churches and community members who supported the MHCO Service Group Fall fundraiser. Ruth Hefner, president of the group commented. “It was just amazing. All the Service Group members were so active as people called in for tickets. In the end 595 tickets were sold. We are so pleased this… Read more »
The Hilty Preschool and Child Care is honored to have been selected as one of the Putnam County Foundation’s first grant recipients. According to the new foundation, “Congratulations to the 5 non profit organizations chosen to receive one of our first grants. We gave $500 to each of them to help with the recent struggles… Read more »
MHCO is pleased to announce it will resume service of “Our Daily Bread” Mobile Meals from Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton and Hilty Home in Pandora on September 28th. The program provides a nutritious daily meal for people who are no longer able to prepare their meal in the Pandora and Bluffton Communities. Delivery is… Read more »
Please click here to download the event flyer – feel free to post! Traditionally, the 4th Saturday in September is a time to get out and attend the Bluffton Fall Festival. This year however, the Fall Festival has been suspended due to Coronavirus concerns. So this means The Service Group will not be selling homemade… Read more »
During the initial phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the MHCO Board of Directors appointed Board Chair Elizabeth Kelly as Acting Chief Operating Officer – helping to coordinate the organization’s response during uncharted times. As we acclimate ourselves to the “new normal” of routine operations in a post-COVID world, the time has come for Elizabeth to… Read more »
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) After serving as Chaplain of the Mennonite Memorial Home, and then also Maple Crest and Willow Ridge for over 24 years, Bill Herr has decided, “It is now time for me to enter a new season.” In a recent… Read more »
Dear Residents & Families, We are pleased to share that Allen County has been taken off the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Watch List! While Allen Co remains at Level 3 (RED), we are trending in the right direction and are working to go to Level 1 (YELLOW) as quickly as possible. We strongly support… Read more »
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is designed to help individuals’ families, businesses, and nonprofits facing economic hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. Some changes in the CARES Act that may affect you and your charitable goals include: Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Waiver: The CARES Act temporarily suspends the requirements for required… Read more »
Today, Governor DeWine’s order requiring Ohioans to wear masks in public and in businesses goes into effect throughout Ohio. This announcement also issues a travel advisory for those traveling to and from certain states. The details of this order can be found in the press release published on the coronavirus.ohio.gov website. Previously, masks were already… Read more »
All Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio campuses (Mennonite Memorial Home, Hilty Home, Maple Crest and Willow Ridge) are now accepting COVID-negative admissions directly from the community and local hospitals. Advancements in access to resident testing and personal protective equipment have allowed us to admit elders directly from the hospital, their home or another long-term care… Read more »