Hands Across Medina County Foundation

10/10/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Judge Joyce Kimbler! 🌟

The HANDS Foundation would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Judge Joyce Kimbler, who was honored yesterday with the C.J. McLin Award at the 38th Annual Conference of the Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections. The award was presented during the Alliance’s annual awards luncheon, recognizing her outstanding dedication to justice and rehabilitation.

The Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections (OJACC) works to educate elected officials, the media, law enforcement, and the public about the critical role of community corrections in our criminal justice system.

Judge Kimbler received this prestigious award for her impactful work with her Drug Court, a specialized docket focused on treatment and recovery. She also oversees a Mental Health Court, further demonstrating her commitment to restorative justice and support for those in need.

The awards luncheon featured moving quotes from individuals who successfully completed Judge Kimbler’s Drug Court. One participant shared:

“Instead of getting the proper treatment, I self-medicated and it took me down a rough road which landed me in a position where I got placed in front of a wonderful woman named Judge Joyce Kimbler of Medina County.”

We also congratulate Chief Probation Officer Veronica Perry and the entire Medina County Probation Department, whom Judge Kimbler credited in her remarks for holding participants accountable and supporting their progress every step of the way.

👏 Well done, Judge Kimbler! Your work continues to change lives and inspire communities.

10/09/2025

🎉 A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Senior Care Feud — what an incredible night full of laughter, friendly competition, and heart! 💙

Together, we raised money for Contessa’s Free Thanksgiving Meal, which helps feed hundreds of people in our community. There’s nothing better than having fun and making a difference!

👏 Special shoutouts to:

🏆 CareCore at Willowood (Brunswick) — who swept the awards with:
• Grand Champion
• Loudest Cheering Section
• Legacy of Support Award

🧸 Western Reserve Masonic Community — who won Best Costume with the sweetest Care Bears we’ve ever seen!

👋 And a warm welcome to Buckeye Hospice, who joined us for the first time — we’re so glad you came!

Shoutout to Grant Crabbs, LNHA of Pride One Construction, for being our amazing judge—and to Ryan Boulton from BTR Haus for channeling his inner TV host and keeping the show rolling!

💖 Thank you again to every team, supporter, and volunteer who made this event such a success. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

09/29/2025

🎉 Gather your team of four and join us for Senior Care Feud! It's a fun, family feud-style game that promises laughter and friendly competition! Dress up or come as you are—everyone is welcome! A big shout out to Carecore at Willowood in Brunswick for registering TWO teams! We're also thrilled to have Western Reserve Masonic Community, The Avenue at Medina, and Medina County Senior and Adult Services on board! 🥳

Get your team registered today! All proceeds will go towards Contessa's free Thanksgiving meal, helping to feed MANY seniors on Thanksgiving Day. Let's make a difference together! 🦃❤️

09/22/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Our HANDS Board VP and our amazing secretary are gearing up for their annual Purses with a Purpose fundraiser this February! 🎉 This incredible event raises funds for an organization dedicated to caring for our seniors. We are so grateful for these two wonderful ladies and their hard work – they truly are some of the best! Let’s show our support and make a difference together! 💖

09/22/2025

Support Medina County Seniors!

All funds raised stay local, helping seniors in need. Trustees and officers serve voluntarily.

You can help by:

Donating

Subscribing to Helping HANDS

Sponsoring events

Volunteering

Learn more or get involved: hands-foundation.org

09/18/2025

📣 Exciting News! The Helping HANDS Newspaper is proud to be one of the few remaining print publications, dedicated to serving our community! 🌟 Delivered free of charge to over 10,000 seniors in Medina County, we ensure that vital news and resources reach those who need them most.

Don’t forget, you can also catch our latest edition online! Check it out here: [Helping HANDS Newspaper](https://hands-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HANDS-SEPT-OCT-WEB.pdf)

Thank you for supporting local journalism and our senior community! 📰❤️

09/17/2025

Medina County is truly the ideal destination for seniors, embodying the essence of community and care. At the heart of this vibrant locale lies an unwavering commitment to supporting our senior population. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Emily Underwood, LPN, and Shawna Wallon, LPN, from Echelon of Medina, for their tireless efforts over the past months in raising over $10,000 for the Medina County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. These dedicated professionals have consistently provided exceptional care for seniors with Alzheimer’s, demonstrating their passion and commitment for years. Thank you, Emily, Shawna, and the entire team at Echelon of Medina, for your invaluable contributions in enhancing the lives of our seniors in Medina County. We are truly fortunate to have you (we meaning the world)!🩷

Let’s hear it for these ladies! 🎉🥳

09/16/2025

09/06/2025

We are thrilled to collaborate with BTR Haus and Pride One Construction in making a meaningful contribution to our community! Today, the HANDS Foundation has taken a significant step by purchasing 24 laundry baskets to launch this initiative. It's important to highlight that a growing number of seniors face homelessness, with recent statistics indicating that approximately 25% of the homeless population in many urban areas are seniors. Together, we can make a difference in their lives AND in the lives of others! If you are interested in contributing to the donation efforts by BTR Haus and Pride One, you are welcome to deliver items to Ms. Fechko at the Pride One office, available Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. 🩷

09/06/2025

Downsizing isn’t always the easiest conversation—but we’re here to make it fun! 🎉

Join us at The Villas at Bakers Ridge for a special event designed for those 55+ along with their friends and family. This free event will feature tacos, margaritas, and great company—because important conversations deserve a fun twist!

We’ll also have some wonderful guests joining us to share insights and make the evening both informative and enjoyable.

✨ Don’t miss out on this chance to laugh, learn, and connect!

09/01/2025

READ … If you believe your real estate tax reevaluation is incorrect.

The county Auditor is offering informal reviews from September 8 to October 13, 2025. You can provide evidence supporting a lower value like a recent appraisal, real estate broker’s opinion of value supported by comparable sales or comparable sales data you have collected.

If you don’t agree with the result of the informal review, you can file an appeal with the board of revision (BOR). The formal complaint guidelines are available at https://auditor.medinacounty.gov. The appeal form is DTE 1 (Ohio Department of Taxation complaint against the valuation of real property). The appeal form MUST be filed with the county auditor by March 31, 2026.

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08/28/2025

🎉 Join Us for a Fun Night at Western Reserve Masonic Community! 🎉

Each year we come together to raise money for seniors through The HANDS Foundation. This year, proceeds will benefit Contessa’s in Chippewa Lake—known for their free monthly senior meals and their incredible Thanksgiving Community Meal that serves anyone in need. ❤️

✨ Event Highlights:

🏆 Form a team of 4 and join the fun!

🎭 Costumes encouraged—past teams have dressed as witches, minions, unicorns, pumpkins, and more!

🍔 Plenty of food and drinks provided.

👏 Not playing? Come cheer on the teams and enjoy the fun!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 7th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Western Reserve Masonic Community

💵 Cost:

Teams: $60

Spectators: $10

Bring your friends, bring your costumes, and help us give back to a great cause! 💜