Foundation Raffle Campaign Results
Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation is proud to announce the conclusion of its annual raffle campaign, earning $186,539 and exceeding 2024's $185,000 goal! 100% of the Foundation Raffle proceeds go to advocacy efforts geared toward influencing public policy for the betterment of the lives of older adults.
Raffle Winners:
Grand Prize- Nyla Barrett
First Prize- Amanda Glenaman
Second Prize- Elissa Barr
Third Prize- Francine Chuchanis
Fourth Prize- Julie DiFrancesco
Fifth Prize- Abbie Sigmon
Sixth Prize- Katy Schuster
Seventh Prize- Denise Burgert
Eighth Prize- Roger Stewart
Ninth Prize- Desiree Boldi
Top Donors:
Northeast Professional Caregivers
Joseph L. Ruby
Simply EZ
Medical Mutual
Family & Community Services in partnership with Axesspointe
About the Foundation Raffle:
Developed in 1999, the Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation believes that all older adults, regardless of income, deserve to achieve their long-term care goals. We assist in part through the Care Coordination program, as well as through our dedicated advocacy for public policy change.
In Ohio, 77 out of 88 counties have Senior Service Levies to aid in expanding services to older adults. However, none of the four counties Direction Home Akron Canton serves (Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne) benefits from the funding of a Senior Service Levy. A large percentage of the Foundation's funds go directly toward advocacy for older adults and their well-being, including Senior Service Levy efforts.
