Introducing our Grantee Spotlight video series—an opportunity for McGregor grantees to share, in their own words, how McGregor’s grantmaking efforts help advance their organizational goals, strengthen community resources, and expand meaningful support for older adults and the broader community. The McGregor Foundation supports other nonprofit organizations who provide impactful services to older adults in Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Summit Counties. These stories celebrate the impact of partnership and the importance of connection.
The most powerful moments of community impact are often found in the pride people take in one another.
In this clip, Near West Theatre Artistic Director Trinidad Snider shares her admiration for the participants in the Creative Aging program conducted with the Seniors on the Move group from May Dugan Center. Her words reflect something deeper than just the performance. The confidence, connection, and sense of accomplishment that emerge when people are given the opportunity to create and be seen throughout the process.
We are proud to highlight the work of Near West Theatre and the impact they continue to make in our community through the support of The McGregor Foundation.
Ryan Aroney explains how not every success story makes it into a report. Sometimes the most meaningful impact happens in the quiet moments, like taking the time to prepare someone’s taxes simply to give them confidence and peace of mind.
It’s these acts of care that reflect the true spirit of community service and remind us that support often extends beyond what’s expected.
Sometimes the best compliments are the ones passed along.
The Director of the Tri-C Foundation, Maureen McGuinness, shares the positive feedback she’s received from healthcare partners and recognizes the hard work, professionalism, and determination of the Tri-C/CMSD CNA students.
Funding that frees up staff to focus on what matters most: the residents. Hear from Allison Urbanek at the Barton Center on how McGregor’s support makes that possible.
All Faiths Pantry takes a different approach than many by delivering nutritious groceries directly to older adults and individuals with limited mobility, ensuring that transportation is never a barrier to healthy food. Another special factor is the relationship between the volunteers and their participants.
Sometimes a connection can be just as valuable as a meal.
In this clip, Hazel Remesch, Director of State and Local Policy at Enterprise Community Partners, shares how coalition-building helps improve outcomes for older adults not only through direct community impact, but by advancing policies that create lasting change across Ohio. While grants make a difference in local communities, they can also spark broader systems of change and that’s where lasting impact begins.
