On Tuesday, Nov. 25th, eight Rotarians and several of their spouses showed up at Claridon Community Church to work with Judy Maloney and her team at Claridon Community Helps (CCH) to pack and deliver the meals CCH had prepared for some of the needy families in Geauga County. CCH is the organization that provides summer lunches (Called: “That’s What I’m Talking About”) throughout Claridon and Chardon for needy children who aren’t guaranteed a meal during the day like they would be provided during school. CCH has provided thousands of meals over the years for these children and again this year prepared meals for the Thanksgiving holiday for the needy. Judy and her team put in countless hours and work to provide some very nutritious meals with all the fixings. Rotary was proud to step up and complete the deliveries around Geauga County. Eight Rotarians with three additional family members helped Judy with the organizing and packing of the food to prepare for delivery.
There was a surprise for Judy as the Rotarians presented her with a check for $500 to support the CCH cause and continue their work. As Judy and her staff continue to grow their project, Rotary has stood by and increased our support for them. You can come and meet Judy and her staff at the Maple Splash Festival which will be held next August at the Geauga County Historical Societies Century Village at the culmination of Rotary’s Maple Splash Raffle for 2026. CCH is just one of the non-profits supported by the Maple Splash Raffle that provides a critical need in Geauga County.
Thank you to Judy and her staff at CCH.
Robert Johnson, PDG
Secretary, Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield
