stepping up - Shoes and Clothes for Kids

stepping upShoes and Clothes for Kids Newsletter • Fall 2006SCK Programs and Services Newssee more insideSCK Volunteers are the Greatest!SCK continues to receive support from volunteers at our warehouse from neighborhood schools. Studentsfrom The Ratner School along with City Year volunteers participated in a day of community service on March22. With great enthusiasm, the 26 students ranging from first througheighth grade helped sort and pack hygiene products and clothing itemsat our Woodland warehouse.Their support that dayhelped prepare for our May2006 distribution.Kids Helping KidsStudents from many other areaschools and educational programshave given generously of their time this year at our Woodland warehousefor a day of packing. These include Agnon Middle School, CornerstoneChristian Academy, Positive Education Program, St. Ignatius High School,Thomas Jefferson School (pictured at left) and Youth EmploymentOpportunity Program.Area Corporations Team Up for KidsVolunteers from ARAMARK, Dominion, Eaton Corporation and UPSspent time giving back to the community by assistingwith sorting and packing for oursummerdistributions.

SCK expandsbuying programSCK has received a grant inthe amount of $25,000 fromThe Hershey Foundation. Thisfunding will allow SCK toexpand our buying program.We will continue to look forthe best pricing and bestquality items. While Kids inDistressed Situations (K.I.D.S.)will continue to supply muchneeded items this new projectwill supplement the donationsthat we are already receiving.The ultimate effect being thatSCK will be able to serve evenmore kids with what theyneed. Special thanks to TheHershey Foundation for thisgenerous gift.SavetheDateShoes and Clothesfor KidsHeart & SoleLuncheonHonoring MayorFrank G. Jackson,City of Clevelandwith the GoldenShoe AwardMonday, October 23, 200611:30 am - 1:30 pmRenaissance Cleveland HotelParmatown MallNight of GivingTo benefit Shoes andClothes for KidsSunday, November 19, 20066:30 - 10:00 pmParmatown Mall2006 ExecutiveCommitteeNewly AppointedCommittee ChairsCommunicationsCommittee Co-ChairSid GoodDevelopmentCommittee Co-ChairsPatrick McCarthy andStephanie McHenrySCK teams withBrowns RookieClass and Boysand Girls ClubsSCK teamed with the Cleveland Brownsand our partner, Boys and Girls Club,for a day of community service, sportactivities and arts and crafts. The dayconsisted of motivational speaking fromBrowns’ players, relay races, painting,water balloon toss and packing clothingfor upcoming distributions. The Brownsalso donated thousands of pairs ofsocks to SCK.andDevelop winning partnershipwith Shoes and Clothes for KidsThe holiday time is one of the busiest timesfor SCK. The phone is always ringing withdesperate pleas from parents and othersseeking shoes and clothing items for theirchildren. In some cases our donation maybe the only presents a child receives. Youcan imagine the importance.In 2005, SCK and NewsChannel 5 onceagain collaborated during the month ofDecember to spread the news about familiesneeding assistance and how the communitycould help those less fortunate. In effort toreach even more viewers Holcomb’sKnowPlace stores became a sponsor foradvertisements seen throughout Decemberon NewsChannel 5. The stores also had aChair’s ReportA Personal Message from the Chair of Shoes and Clothes for KidsGreetings,It’s exciting to be a part of Shoesand Clothes for Kids, especiallyas the incoming chair of theboard of directors. I am humbledand honored to step into thereally big shoes of the prior chair,vic gelb and his predecessor,Allan Krulak. Their tirelessdedication and thoughtful,pragmatic leadership has had atremendous positive impact onthe lives of countless Clevelandarea children. Their example sets the bar for me and the restof the board, as we continue to build on the solid foundationestablished through their efforts. Fortunately for us, both ofthem continue to be engaged and active with the organization.Special thanks to Stephanie McHenry and Patrick McCarthy,who have stepped into leadership roles as co-chairs of theDevelopment Committee. Raising the money to buy the clothesand the gift cards for shoes will always be one of the mostfundamental and critical roles within Shoes and Clothes forKamerion Wimbley, rookie linebacker with the ClevelandBrowns, poses with kids from the Boys and Girls club.point of purchase donation program forSCK. Not only did SCK benefit but Holcomb’shad record sales during the holiday season.Also part of the overall promotion includedsegments highlighting families in thecommunity served by SCK as well as a phonebank during the 5 PM news program. Thephone bank was graciously staffed by SCKboard members and First Merit employeesalong with volunteers from Holcomb’s.Donations totaled $4,270 from the phonebank to assist in our distribution program.After such a successful campaign last yearSCK, NewsChannel 5 and Holcomb’s areteaming up again for the December 2006holiday season!Kids. Stephanie and Patrick’s willingness to lead thefundraising charge is much appreciated. Thanks also toSid Good and Margie Flynn, for their tireless efforts inco-chairing the Communications Committee. Undertheir leadership, Shoes’ story is told and re-told in anumber of creative and ingenious ways throughout thecommunity.On a personal note, growing up in a small town inTexas, I was one of the kids that went to school in handme-downclothes and kind of scruffy shoes. Other kidsmade fun of me. I still remember how badly I felt. Thatmemory fuels my desire to make a difference for today’schildren. Self esteem, personal empowerment and prideare as elemental for children as learning their ABC’s.Your continued support for Shoes and Clothes for Kidshelps make that possible.Thank you!Rockette L. Richardson

ARAMARK and Shoes and Clothes for Kidsscore again with the 2006 Golf ClassicThe eighth annual ARAMARK/Shoes and Clothes for Kids Golf Classic was another success. The event was a sell-out with150 players on Monday, June 26 at the Chippewa Golf Club in Dolyestown. This year SCK will receive record net proceedsof over $50,000 from ARAMARK to support our community programs. Raffle prizes and door prizes were plentiful as wasthe sunshine for the day. As a perfect end to a perfect day golfers enjoyed a lovely steak dinner with all of the trimmings.Reserve your spot early for the next Golf Classic!Participants at the 2006 Golf Classic enjoy a beautiful day for golf.ARAMARK executives present a checkto SCK at the 2006 Golf Classic event.Pictured (L-R) Greg Oser, ValerieMcCormack, Kevin Kearney,Allan Krulak andSam Cario.Threatening skies did not stop the Associate Boardand its supporters from gathering for the first annualLuau on the Lake at Wendy Park on Whiskey Islandon Saturday, August 19. The almost 200 attendeesenjoyed delicious food, cool beverages, a raffle, andentertainment including music from 77 South and aperformance by the dancers of the Pearly Shells PolynesianRevue. We proudly thank 21 members of our Associate Board, who since the board’sformation in May of 2005, volunteered many hours of planning and promotion to createa new, unique event for Clevelanders that provided not only fun for all who attended,but the chance for SCK to gain new friends. Stay tuned for details on next year’s event– you won’t want to miss it!Associate Boardmember HallieRich and BoardMember MargieFlynn smile forthe camera.Individuals and companies thatmade the first annual Luau onthe Lake a huge success arelisted below:Event Co-ChairsBridget HuzickaMichelle ShapiroEvent SponsorsDigiKnowEmbellish AccessoriesGould ElectronicsHyland SoftwareNational CityPut-in-Bay Bar/Lakewood LanesIn-Kind DonorsCleveland BrownsCleveland IndiansDigiKnowGeiger's Sporting GoodsGiant EagleThe Plain DealerSportstime OhioThe Velvet DogBand members from 77 South entertain the croud at the Luau.Executive Director’s ReportAssociate Board membersJustin Horton and ArickScott with their wives,Andrean and Altagracia,respectively.Associate board Co-Chair KellyRudloff and SCK staff memberCarolyn Sekerak enjoy the beautifulview of Lake Erie that WendyPark provides.Special thanks to vic gelb, welcome to Rocky!It is amazing to me how quickly three years can pass. When vic gelbbecame our board of directors’ chair in 2003 he had big plans forShoes and Clothes for Kids. Not the least of which was to doublethe amount of shoe gift cards we distribute into the Greater Clevelandcommunity to the kids who need them the most. This year we planto distribute over 14,000 gift cards for use at Payless locationsthroughout Cleveland. That makes it official - we have doubledour efforts!vic has also been instrumental in stewarding SCK through theimplementation of our most recent strategic plan. In fact we havebeen so successful that the organization will again undertake thestrategic planning process two years early. So many wonderful newinitiatives were vetted and launched with vic at the helm of SCKsteering our course into the future.I have learned a lot from this charming and thoughtful man. It hasbeen my honor and privilege to work along side of him for these lastfew years. Don’t worry though, while vic may no longer be the chairfor Shoes and Clothes for Kids board of directors he is stillinvolved and actively helping the organization continueto make plans for the future.I would like to also take this opportunity to welcome ournew board chair, Rockette L. Richardson, but you can callher Rocky. She is currently a Vice President and Manager,Community Development Sales, with Sky Bank and hasbeen a board member for three years including a Co-Chairfor the Development Committee. Her commitment to thechildren we serve is phenomenal and her column debutsthis issue of the newsletter. I invite you to get to knowRocky and see what her plans are for SCK over the nextthree years as our new board chair because I can tell youit is going to go fast.Regards,Valerie F. McCormack

SCK Programs and Services News (continued from page 1)DISTRIBUTION NEWSK.I.D.S. DonationsTwo large donations from Haddad through Kids in Distressed Situations were deliveredto our Woodland warehouse this year. The clothing donated consisted of licensedsportswear including t-shirts, exercise suits, onesies and coats. Other product donatedfrom K.I.D.S. for the year has included 10 pallets of Sears merchandise, Carter’sclothing and 79 boxes of dresses from Hahn Lucas Lancaster.CleCorr Donations10 pallets of SCK boxes were delivered to the Woodland warehouse thanks to Kevin Smith and our friends at CleCorr.The boxes donated are used to pack our donated product for distribution.COMMUNITY DONATIONSNew ClevelandersVolunteers from New Clevelanders participated in a morning of sortingand packing on March 29. The group of women worked hard to assist incompleting packing the last of the Haddad shipment at the warehouse. Inaddition, New Clevelanders donated book bags and school supplies for ourback to school distribution.February DistributionSCK held its first distribution for 2006 on February 23 and 24 at our Woodlandwarehouse. Each partner received 16 boxes of clothing with a total value forthe entire distribution of over $242,000. The total amount of shoe gift cardsdistributed to all partners was valued at about $25,000. SCK Products and Servicescommittee members participated with the distribution activities. Distributionswere also held in May and August bringing the total distribution value toover $800,000.NASA John H. Glenn Research Center adds to the Shoe FundThe NASA John H. Glenn Research Center presented a check to SCK this year for $1,200 raised through employee fundraisersto assist in buying more shoe gift cards. Special thanks to SCK board member and NASA John H. Glenn Research Center employee,Ron Alexander, and all of the other employees who give so generously each year to SCK.The 20/30 Club donates to SCKThe Cleveland Professional Twenty-Thirty Club donated $1,000 to Shoes and Clothes for Kids, representing the proceeds fromtheir “Stuff the Stocking” Event in December. At this members-only event that takes place each year during the holidays, stockingsare filled with donated items and club members purchase raffle tickets hoping to win a stocking.creates special program with SCKOn April 20 The Cleveland Division of U.S. Foodservice, one of the leading food service distributors inthe U.S., presented Shoes and Clothes for Kids with a $5,000 donation as part ofthe ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new warehouse expansion.Division President, Scott Berman, also announced the rollout of an employee payrolldeduction campaign where U.S. Foodservice will match all employee donations to SCK.PARTNER NEWSSCK hosts special meetingsIn January, SCK held its first 2006 Partner Meetingat Dominion’s corporate headquarters. During themeeting, partners were able to collaborate witheach other to discuss upcoming events, distributionsand exchange ideas to better serve the children andthe community. Products and Services committeemembers were also in attendance to meet anddiscuss ideas with partners.Dominion once again hosted SCK partners andboard members at their computer lab for extranet training sessions. The extranetis our online documentation system. At the training, participants received instructionsand personal assistance for navigating the Extranet successfully.Ohio Department of Youth ServicesSCK continues to receive endless support from the Ohio Department of Youth Services. Each distribution, the OhioDepartment of Youth Services prepares Payless ShoeSource gift cards with labels. To add to their support, on April 27, agroup of students from the program along with staff members participated in a day of community service at our Woodlandwarehouse. Their continuous support is greatly appreciated.

Development…Thanks to our most recent supporters!Shoes and Clothes for Kids would like to extend its gratitude to the following supportersfor their very generous donations made from December 16, 2005 through July 15, 2006.We strive for excellence in our donor reporting. We sincerely apologize for any mistakes or omissions. Please notify our office with changes at 216-881-7643, ext.1.MemorialsIn memory of Jayne BaloghFaye ReuvenIn memory of Richard BucholzerAllan C. KrulakIn memory of Evelyn CancasciAmerican Red CrossIn memory of Lynne M. CoughlinMr. Matthew J. CoughlinIn memory of Anne DuklesMr. Arthur J. MahallIn memory of Faye HackerMr. & Mrs. Bill LevineMs. Lenore KleinmanIn memory of “Mike” HarterMs. Joyce L. SutcliffeIn memory of Geraldine HuntMr. Allan C. KrulakIn memory of Martha JosephMr. Allan C. KrulakIn memory of Michael KelleyMr. Allan C. KrulakIn memory of Dolores KobakMr. Gerald F. BroskiIn memory of Arlene KravitzMr. & Mrs. Irvin CheslerIn memory of Charles M. LawrenceMs. Rita M. LawrenceIn memory of William C. LewisMrs. June LewisIn memory of Avery M. MecklerAllan C. KrulakIn memory of The Moyer & Parsons FamiliesMr. & Mrs. A. L. ParsonsMrs. Agnes E. ParsonsIn memory of Ann RealiMr. & Mrs. Patrick G. GarryIn memory of Betty RemnickFaye ReuvenIn memory of Norman ReuvenFaye ReuvenIn memory of Abe RosenFaye ReuvenIn memory of Sam RosenFaye ReuvenIn memory of David RothMr. Allan C. KrulakIn memory of Jerome SchleiferMs. Helene FienIn memory of Anne SmithFaye ReuvenIn memory of Frank TothMs. Emily TothIn memory of Sid WeisbergMr. & Mrs. Jeremy A. RosenbaumSteven James HermanKid’s Choice Memorial FundMr. & Mrs. James HermanIn memory of Steven James HermanMr. Andrew HermanIn honor of Muriel & David NachmanMr. & Mrs. James HermanIn honor of Larry & Debbie MindelMr. & Mrs. James HermanHonorariumsIn honor of The Donnelly FamilyMs. Maggie OwsleyIn honor of Irv FineMr. James H. DavisMr. & Mrs. John Q. SmithIn honor of vic gelbMayor Bruce H. AkersTemple Emanu ElIn honor of Sid GoodDr. & Mrs. Marvin WhitmanIn honor of Donald KeehanMs. Denise F. KeehanIn honor of Allan C. KrulakMayor Bruce H. AkersMs. Lee HillIn honor of The David McClure FamilyMr. Paul McClureIn honor of Nora OwensMr. & Mrs. Richard W. SeipleIn honor of Morrie SayreMr. Hal H. MyersIn honor of Ted SilverbergMr. & Mrs. Bob LustigMs. Elaine ZimmermanIn honor of Richard SkallMr. Charles W. LissauerIn honor of Rob ZimmermanMr. & Mrs. Ted SilverbergIndividualsAnonymousMs. Brenda AbramsMs. Mary AckleyMs. Marcella L. AdamsMr. Ron AlexanderMs. Sawsan Al-HaddadMr. & Mrs. Tom AndersonMr. & Mrs. Adam A. ApanasewiczMs. Barbara J. AppelMr. & Mrs. Richard D. ArmoldMr. & Mrs. George BadziongMr. & Mrs. Thomas M. BancMr. & Mrs. Jordan C. BandMr. & Mrs. Thomas H. BaslerMs. Frances BealeMr. & Mrs. Glenn BebieMs. Laura BeckerMs. Lynn Berg & Mr. Howard BramMr. Wesley R. BergerMr. & Mrs. Daniel T. 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VandiaMr. & Mrs. Gary T. VerleiMs. Shirley M. VoigtMrs. Ingeborg VolkMr. Allen Waddle Jr.Ms. Sara WaldMr. & Mrs. Robert A. WalkerMs. Margaret WallsMr. & Mrs. Richard WaltersMr. & Mrs. Richard W. WatkinsMr. & Mrs. Melvin WaxmanMs. Julia E. WeeksMs. Lori A. WeinsteinMr. & Mrs. Edward WeintraubMr. & Mrs. Mitchell A. WeismanMr. & Mrs. Burton A. WeissMs. Fern M. WeissMr. & Mrs. David H. WeissmanMr. & Mrs. Robert A. WidmerMr. & Mrs. Loyal WilsonMs. Linda Jo WilsonMs. Esra YaganMs. Laverne YuschikMr. Gerald ZahlerMr. Gerald ZlotnikMr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. ZuponCorporationsARAMARK National AccountsB & B ApplianceBelkin Productions, Inc.Burges & Burges Strategists, Inc.Chippewa Golf CorporationCleveland CavaliersCleveland CoilClorox ProductsManufacturing CompanyCloset & Storage ConceptsCustom Paper Tubes, Inc.Daly Refrigeration Co.Day Piston CompanyDevelopers Diversified Realty Corp.DistillaDollar BankDouble M. Management Co. LLCEaton CorporationFirstMeritForest City Enterprises, Inc.Employees of Forest CityEnterprises, Inc.The Hammer CompanyHolcomb's Education ResourceInternational Seaway Trading Corp.iSource Performance MaterialsJo-Ann Stores, Inc.Key FoundationThe Lubrizol CorporationMiller Brewing CompanyMinottis BeverageMoen IncorporatedMontblancParmatown MallPSC Metals, Inc.R.P.M.T. Inc.Sam AdamsSam J. Marcus, Inc.The Scott & Fetzer FoundationShook, Inc.Sky BankSquire, Sanders & Dempsey LLPStan Miller & AssociatesTower City CenterUltimate Warranty Corp.United Way Services of Greater ClevelandUS BankWeber Wood MedingerWeingart DesignWeltman, Weinberg& Reis Co., L.P.A.West and CompanyZM Management Company LLCFoundationsMike & Annie Belkin Philanthropic FundThe Larry & Flora Blumenthal FamilyPhilanthropic FundEva L. & Joseph M. Bruening FoundationCavs CharitiesLarry & Ellen Chernikoff Philanthropic FundCleveland Browns FoundationThe Cleveland FoundationEllen E. & Victor J. 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White FoundationSandra & Tim Wuliger Philanthropic FundOrganizationsBoilmakers Union Local 744Boys and Girls Clubs of ClevelandBroadview Heights Lions ClubCement Masons’ Local No. 404Center For Professional AchievementThe Cleveland ClinicThe Cleveland Professional 20/30 ClubCombined Federal CampaignDivine Word Catholic ChurchExchange Club of BrooklynGilmour AcademyInter-Orthodox Council of Gtr. ClevelandLegacy Village Change for CharityNASA John H. Glenn Research CenterNormandy High School Music ClubNOSDAThe Ratner SchoolMaurice Saltzman Youth Grant ProgramT.A.P.S. - CharityUnited Black Fund of Greater ClevelandUnited Way of Medina CountyUnited Way of Summit CountyUnited Way of Greater ClevelandIn-Kind DonorsMs. Char ClemsonMr. & Mrs. Scott McClainMr. Terry UhlAssociate Board of Shoesand Clothes for KidsBonefish GrillBrownFlynnClearChannelClearChannel OutdoorCleCorr PackagingCLEVELAND.COMCleveland BrownsCleveland Municipal School DistrictConsolidated GraphicsCommercial RecordingCoopers’townCub Scout Pack 312DigiKnow, Inc.Elysium Skating ClubGiant EagleHolcomb's Education ResourceHyland SoftwareJohn Robert's SpaK.I.D.S.MeadMelamed Riley AdvertisingThe Melting PotNewsChannel 5New ClevelandersPanini’sPostBlurTRGTimberlandThe Velvet DogWCLV 104.9 FMThe Winking LizardGroup VolunteersAgnon Middle SchoolARAMARKCity Year ClevelandCornerstone Christian AcadamyEaton CorporationNew ClevelandersOhio Department of Youth ServicesPositive Education Program (P.E.P.)The Ratner SchoolRSVP of Greater ClevelandSt. Ignatius High SchoolThomas Jefferson SchoolUPSYouth Employment OpportunityProgram (Y.E.O.P.)2006 ARAMARK/Shoes and Clothesfor Kids Golf Classic SupportersTitle SponsorPepsi Americas/Pepsi Co. 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RaafSugardale Food ServiceSwagelok CompanyBronze SponsorsDippin’ Dots, Inc.Event SourceFirstMerit BankSCA TissueTysonHole SponsorsAvery DennisonLeo Brown/ReebokClear Choice Custom Vision CentersCuyahoga Community CollegeDart Container/D-A SpecialtyDiGeronimo CompaniesCuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy DimoraDistillataDonato’sThe Fedeli GroupFidelity National Field ServicesThe Hammer CompanyHome Builders Association of Greater ClevelandIce Cream SpecialtiesThe ICEE CompanyIndependence Communications, Inc.Jennie OBill JosephKevin KearneyLamb WessonLive NationLorain Novelty Company, Inc.Minotti’s BeverageMorgan LinenNickles BakeryOriana House, Inc.Orlando BakeryPaladin Protective ServicesPanini’s Franchise GroupParamount DistillersPincus BakeryQuaker Steak & LubeSam Adams/Boston Beer Co.Seballos Pastry CompanyShoreBankSteiner CompanySurvoy’s Superior Service Inc.Travel Centers of AmericaUnited Underwriters Insurance Service Inc.Vendors Exchangevic gelbVistar/VSAIn-Kind DonationsClear Choice Custom Vision CentersCleveland CavaliersCleveland IndiansDick’s Sporting GoodsForest City EnterprisesNestle FoodservicesRenaissance Cleveland HotelTerry UhlSCK would like to acknowledge thefollowing generous supporters whosenames were mistakenly omitted fromthe donor list in our last newsletter:Applied Laser TechnologiesMs. Edith BizjakMs. Terry BishopThe Larry & Flora Blumenthal FamilyPhilanthropic FundThe Alvah Stone & Adele Corning ChisholmMemorial Fund of The Cleveland FoundationClearChannelMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey KatzIn honor of Ambika GautamMs. Marilyn MonahanRobinson Family Philanthropic FundJane H. and Lee G. Seidman Philanthropic FundMr. Dennis F. SchwartzIn honor of Ambika GautamMr. & Mrs. Richard D. ShaefferMr. Michael A. ShonMs. Florence TallismanThe Wuliger Foundation

Associate Board Empowers Young ProfessionalsSCK finalist in the BrownFlynn’s Circle of 10 competitionShoes and Clothes for Kids is one of ten local non-profit organizationsselected as a finalist in the BrownFlynn’s Circle of 10 competition basedon the ingenious ways we will use to attract and engage the nextgeneration of supporters.BrownFlynn launched the contest in January to celebrate the firm’s10-year anniversary. As is their mission, they wanted togive back to the community, and in an impactful way.The firm and its community partners in Circle of 10 –Corporate College, SCK, The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com,and Glazen Creative Studios – will help promote Circleof 10 finalists and leverage the contest to generatefinancial support. The Cleveland Foundation is also acommunity partner.“Our panel selected these organizations based on thecreative ways they’re working to build relationships withthe next generation of supporters,” said Barbara Brown,principal and co-owner of BrownFlynn. “For these organizations tothrive and deliver their vital services in Northeast Ohio, it is critical thatthey think about ways to engage these supporters and sustain thoserelationships over the long term.”Distribution Partner SitesThe finalists rose to the top of 63 proposals that represented diversityin their ideas and their missions. The organizations were chosen byan independent review panel. The winner will receive a $10,000donation and $10,000 in pro bono service from BrownFlynn, theHighland Heights-based community relationship management firm.The nine runners up receive $2,000 in professional graphic designservices from SCK. All 10 finalists receive a two-minuteprofessional video from Glazen Creative Studios.To view the finalists’ profiles and to cast a vote byonline donation, please visit www.brownflynn.comthrough October.A special thank you to our SCK Board members KingHill and Terry Uhl for their creative ideas for thisprogram. And thank you to everyone who has madea donation to Shoes and Clothes for Kids. Every votecounts and we are very grateful for your support.If you have any questions about the BrownFlynn's Circle of 10Competition, please contact Cathy Carter, Director of Developmentand Communications at 216.881.7463 x. 4.Associate BoardCo-ChairsTracy JemisonKelly RudloffBoard LiaisonScott SimonExecutive CommitteeLaura ChalkerMatt DickmanBrendan DoyleTamara KarelHallie RichMichelle ShapiroMembersErin BedellToi ComerJennifer DriscollSamantha HolmesJustin HortonBridget HuzickaLaura JacobsSteve PutinskiArick ScottAndy ShimekSamantha StephensEsra YaganBoys and Girls Clubsof ClevelandBellaire Gardens ClubBroadway ClubKing-Kennedy ClubWest Side ClubNeighborhood CentersCEOGC-Hough NeighborhoodOpportunity CenterEast ClevelandNeighborhood CenterEast End Neighborhood HouseFriendly Inn Settlement HouseGarden ValleyNeighborhood HouseGarfield HeightsCommunity CenterGoodrich GannettNeighborhood CenterHarvard CommunityServices CenterHeights Youth CenterKathryn R. TylerNeighborhood CenterLexington BellCommunity CenterMerrick HouseMurtis H. TaylorMulti-Service CenterPhillis Wheatley AssociationSt. Martin DePorres CenterUniversity SettlementUnited Pastorsin Mission ChurchesBethany Baptist ChurchChristian Family OutreachEmmanuel Baptist ChurchMt. Olive Baptist ChurchMt. Pleasant Baptist ChurchMt. Sinai Baptist ChurchNew Sardis PrimitiveBaptist ChurchNottingham UnitedMethodist ChurchWest SideEcumenical MinistryBrookside CenterCDC Head Start, WSEMCommunity CornerAdditional SitesCatholic Charities Head StartChrist The King ChurchFatima Family CenterFreedom Christian AssemblyI.F.M.Greater Love Baptist ChurchLakewood ChristianService CenterLaSagrada FamiliaWilliam E. Sanders Family CenterMission Shoes and Clothes for Kids provides a unique service for income-eligible families in Greater Cleveland by distributing new shoes, clothing, and items for infants and youth.Core Values Shoes and Clothes for Kids carries out its mission with compassion, care, and respect through a network of partner agencies and offers the community a way to help families in need.Shoes and Clothes for Kids4614 Prospect Avenue, Suite 511Cleveland, Ohio 44103NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEPAIDCLEVELAND OHPERMIT #1723Have you remembered SCK in your will today?Contact Info:Shoes and Clothes for Kids4614 Prospect Avenue, Suite 511Cleveland, Ohio 44103Phone: 216.881.7463Fax: 216.881.7462E-mail: info@sc4k.orgWeb site: www.sc4k.orgChairRockette L. RichardsonChair EmeritusAllan C. KrulakImmediate Past Chairvic gelbExecutive CommitteeGerald F. BroskiMargie P. Flynnvic gelbWesley GillespieSid GoodWilliam R. JosephAllan C. KrulakWayne N. LawrenceA. Lamont MackleyPatrick J. McCarthyStephanie McHenryRobert T. RaafRockette L. RichardsonTerence J. UhlDirectorsRonald C. AlexanderWilliam C. BarnardTheresa Corey BishopNailah K. ByrdCarol CarusoJayne ChurchmackJoe CimpermanJJ DiGeronimoSamir D. GautamAnita GrayKing J. HillKevin KearneyJames L. MasonHonorable Bridget M. McCaffertyMark MintzJeanine Arden OrntDennis R. RoseScott SimonPeter E. SteffesDonald R. VavrusWarren L. WolfsonAdvisory BoardRichard BogomolnyDavid L. BrennanBarbara Byrd-Bennett, Ph.D.Honorable Anthony O. Calabrese, Jr.Honorable Jane L. CampbellHarlan DiamondCommissioner Jimmy DimoraWayne R. EmbryIrving B. FineCommissioner Peter Lawson JonesHonorable Tim McCormackBishop Anthony M. PillaAlbert B. RatnerAudrey RatnerHonorable Louis StokesJerry Sue Thornton, Ph.D.Senator George V. VoinovichMort WeisbergHonorable George W. WhiteHonorable Michael R. WhiteFounderMorrie SayreStaffExecutive DirectorValerie F. McCormackDirector of Developmentand CommunicationsCatherine W. CarterDevelopment andCommunications AssociateCarolyn SekerakPrograms andServices AssociateLaRay HarrisAccountantJackie Fairbanks