Written by Joanne Vercler Niswander and Edited by Laura B. Voth, the first MHCO History Book, “How it came to be…and to Grow” is now available. Those who have already pre-ordered the book can pick up their copy at the front desk of the Mennonite Memorial Home during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. A… Read more »
MHCO History Book Now Available for Pre-Order
From the author: “Pioneering, no matter the field or century, is not an easy task. The now-ubiquitous field of adult nursing care was in its infancy after WWII when Ohio Mennonite churches saw a need and answered that call. Through many early struggles to later challenges, the Bluffton and Pandora communities kept the faith… Read more »
MMH Volunteer Transport Drivers Make it an “Easy Pull”
Dave McClurg and other volunteer transport drivers recently were trained in using the “easy pull” system in the new handicap accessible van. That same day, Dave made a trip with an elder to the hospital. The van uses a seatbelt webbing which is attached to the wheelchair to load and unload the elder in the… Read more »
Spring 2021 Vine Newsletter
The Spring, 2021 Vine Newsletter has been published and is now available! Click here to read the full newsletter. Highlights include; What MHCO Misses About our Volunteers A Word from Daren 2021 MHCO Volunteer Listing Thankful for Your Support in 2020/Our Goals for 2021 Dear MHCO Volunteers – Help Us Reach Out to You! MHCO… Read more »
Hilty Preschool & Child Care Chosen as Marathon LPGA Classic Charity
The Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana (www.marathonclassic.com) has made hopes and dreams come true for many Northwest Ohio children since 1984. This year, that includes the children of Hilty Preschool & Child Care Center in Pandora! The tournament will be held July 5-11 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. Since its inception, the tournament has… Read more »
Volunteer Opportunities at MHCO
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities this month. Persons interested may contact Chris Moser, cmoser@mhcoliving.org, 419-358-1015, extension 263. At Mennonite Memorial Home Medical Transport drivers: (Licensed driver to take residents to Bluffton Lima Findlay area doctors’ appointments) New Volunteers would join a list of 10 volunteer drivers who are contacted… Read more »
Service Group Fundraiser a Success
MHCO Service Group members Gloria Bucher (left) and Elaine Bauman tally up the tickets sold for the BBQ fundraiser. The BBQ was held last Saturday (April 24) to purchase a new handicap accessible van for medical transport and family visits. The BBQ was a success, with over $2,200 being raised for the worthy cause. This… Read more »
MHCO Chicken BBQ Fundraiser April 24th
The MHCO Service Group is having another Chicken BBQ Fundraiser! Proceeds will support the purchase of a handicap accessible van to help MHCO elders attend area doctors’ appointments and family related trips that would not otherwise be possible. With this second BBQ fundraiser we will be able to purchase a gently used handicap accessible van… Read more »
Meet our newest Corporate Sponsors
We would like to thank SumiRiko Ohio, Inc (SRK) and McGohan Brabender for being MHCO’s latest Corporate Sponsors! You can see a complete list of MHCO’s Corporate Sponsors at https://mhcoliving.org/corporate-sponsors/ Our sponsors’ contributions have had a significant impact on our community, and allow us to continue to be a pioneer in providing senior care. If… Read more »
MHCO Volunteer Update
Dear MHCO Volunteer, Greetings and happy Valentine’s from Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio! I am so pleased to reach out to you to thank you for your volunteer participation with MHCO. My goal today is to share a brief update on MHCO and some specifics in relation to MHCO’s Volunteer Program as we look to… Read more »