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 »
CARES Act Tax Benefits for 2020
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 »
Area Seamstresses to the Rescue
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is thankful for the generous volunteer support from area churches and community members in sewing gowns. More than 30 people responded to our request for help to sew 100+ gowns. Soon after the announcement a small group of people were able to cut gowns at the Ebenezer Mennonite Church. The… Read more »
New Monument Sign at Mennonite Memorial Home
Did you see the new Mennonite Memorial Home sign? In 2019, MHCO received designated gifts from the service group, as well as contributions from individuals and memorials which allowed us to purchase an updated sign with 100% donated funds. We are thankful for the many people that supported this effort, including the family of Paul… Read more »
MHCO is Joining the Global GivingTuesday Movement!
GivingTuesday, taking place December 3rd, is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage giving and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Every year, on GivingTuesday, millions of people across the globe mobilize to show up, give back, and change their communities. The goal is to create a… Read more »
Fall 2019 Vine Newsletter Available
Download the most recent Vine Newsletter by clicking the link below; https://mhcoliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-MHCO-Fall-Vine.pdf
Arthur Gratz Bequest Benefits Three Organizations
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO), St. John Mennonite Church and The Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) have received a bequest from the estate of Arthur E. Gratz of Pandora. Mr. Gratz, 84, died on October 22, 2018 at Hilty Memorial Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Kline Gratz. A lifelong… Read more »
Spring 2019 Vine Newsletter Available!
Download the most recent Vine Newsletter by clicking the link below; 2019 Spring MHCO Vine Newsletter
No Fooling! Hilty’s Enhancing Front Entrance
Construction began on April 1 on a front entrance project at Hilty Home. According to Jason Cox, administrator, a new sidewalk was installed when a large addition was built in front of the Hilty Building several years ago. Since the sidewalk goes directly to the driveway, the curb was painted bright yellow for safety. Still,… Read more »
MHCO Seeking Volunteer Drivers
If you are 21 or older and like to drive, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you. MHCO is seeking to add drivers to its group of medical transport volunteers. The time commitment is flexible, and driving is only for medical transports. Trips are made Monday through Friday and are… Read more »