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August 6, 2020Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Capital Region Named a Finalist for $50,000 Hope at Work Award
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC®-CR) is pleased to announce that it is a finalist for Pella Corporation’s Hope at Work award. Hope at Work recognizes organizations that have gone above and beyond to care for their local communities. Pella Corporation is awarding the organization that receives the most votes from August 3 to August 24 with $50,000.
RMHC-CR was chosen as a finalist based on how they have adapted to support critically ill children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since mid-March, RMHC-CR has been covering the costs of hotel accommodations and professionally prepared meals to help families stay together near quality health care with minimal exposure risks. Throughout the pandemic, the organization has focused on mission first, going above and beyond to bring comfort and hope to more than 80 families in need, and providing more than 1,200 overnight hotel stays and counting.
“Recognizing that children continue to face serious illnesses every day, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to support them and their families despite the challenges posed by COVID-19,” said David E. Jacobsen, Psy.D., Chief Executive Officer at RMHC-CR. “To win the $50,000 Hope at Work award would be a tremendous boost to our bottom line as we face the significant financial impact of the pandemic. We’re asking everyone across the Capital Region to vote daily and help us continue to build hope for every family in need.”
Organizations were nominated by Pella branches across the United States, with finalists selected by leaders from across the company. There are 26 organizations competing for the $50,000 award.
“Building hope takes a vision, hard work and all of us. When faced with adversity these organizations have risen to support their communities. They have gone above and beyond to solve challenges and help people. We’re proud to honor and recognize each finalist,” said Nicolle Picray, Public Relations Manager at Pella Corporation.
Pella Corporation is asking the public to vote for one organization that best demonstrates going above and beyond. After the public voting closes, the organization with the most votes will receive the $50,000 award. Voting will open here on August 3, 2020 and close on August 24, 2020. All voters will be required to enter their email address and can vote one time per day during the voting timeframe.
RMHC-CR is the only organization in New York State among the 26 Hope at Work award finalists. Residents across the Capital Region and beyond are encouraged to vote daily. Visit pella.com/buildinghope to learn more and vote to help Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region win $50,000.
