Service Projects

For our February gathering, we supported The Transplant House of Cleveland.  Located in University Circle, heart of all the wonderful medical facilities Cleveland has to offer, The Transplant House is able to provide convenient, affordable apartments to patients on their journey of receiving or donating a life-saving organ.   Our Cubs painted coffee mugs with cheerful, encouraging… Continue reading February Service Project – Transplant House of Cleveland

Research shows that performing kind and helpful acts calms the mind. By releasing "good" brain chemicals to counteract and soothe the "stress" ones, altruism works to buffer our systems during anxious times. We believe wholeheartedly that being a caring community member is one of the best ways to cope with the uncertainties that abound. We hope… Continue reading The Caring Mail Project – Spreading Cheer to Seniors

Research shows that doing kind & helpful actions calms the mind. By releasing "good" brain chemicals to counteract and soothe the "stress" ones, altruism buffers our systems during anxious times. At Caring Cubs, we believe wholeheartedly that being a caring community member is one of the best ways to cope with life's uncertainties. We hope that doing this project together… Continue reading Appreciating Nurses on the Frontline: A Caring Cubs Home-Based Project

We have received a special request to make as many messages as we can by Wednesday April 15th to accompany cloth masks that are being distributed to University Hospitals staff who are serving in non-COVID roles. The 100,000 Masks Project has a goal of distributing 100,000 handmade fabric masks to non-COVID providers across UH's many campuses and… Continue reading Care-A-Thon: Caring Mail to Accompany Masks for Non-COVID Health Care Staff at Univ. Hospitals

During this stay-at-home time, cubs and their families will send messages of friendship, cheer & encouragement to elders who receive services through the Cleveland Department of Aging. The Cleveland Department of Aging provides services to more than 6,000 individuals, including older adults (60 years of age and older) and adults with disabilities (age 18-59). The… Continue reading Caring Mail Project: Spreading Cheer to Isolated Senior Citizens

THE CARING MAIL PROJECT A home-based service project series for families Appreciating Frontline Medical Providers During this stay-at-home time, cubs and their families will send messages of appreciation & encouragement to frontline nurses & doctors at Summa Health's hospital campuses. Summa Health is a patient-centered health management organization that provides integrated and coordinated care for… Continue reading The Caring Mail Project: Appreciating Frontline Medical Providers

During this stay-at-home time, cubs and their families will send messages of appreciation & encouragement to the dedicated staff at Hospice of the Western Reserve. Hospice of the Western Reserve provides palliative and end-of-life care, caregiver support, and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio. In celebration of the individual worth of each life, HWR strives to… Continue reading The Caring Mail Project: Appreciating Hospice Staff

Appreciating Nurses on the Frontlines During this stay-at-home time, cubs and their families will send messages of gratitude & encouragement to frontline nurses on Ahuja Medical Center's nursing team. University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center is a 144-bed community hospital focused on patient and family-centered care and the principles of evidence-based design. Comprised of over 500… Continue reading The Caring Mail Project: Appreciating Nurses on the Frontlines

While Ohio businesses are opening, senior citizens are still isolated due to the COVID pandemic. Cubs and their families will send messages of friendship, cheer & encouragement to isolated elders who receive services through the Cleveland Department of Aging. The Cleveland Department of Aging provides services to more than 6,000 individuals, including older adults (60… Continue reading The Caring Mail Project: Spreading Cheer to Isolated Senior Citizens

Reaching Out to Isolated Families With school, camp, and daycare closures, many Cleveland families remain physically and socially isolated due to the COVID pandemic. Cubs and their families will send messages of friendship and caring to isolated families who receive food assistance through the The Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. The Northeast Ohio Black Health… Continue reading The Caring Mail Project: Reaching Out to Isolated Families