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Higley Construction has been honored with the Lorraine Dodero Community Leader Award for its valuable contributions to the local community. Gareth Vaughan accepted the award during the Northeast Ohio Hero Awards breakfast held at the American Red Cross headquarters. This event recognized individuals and organizations making a significant impact in their communities, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and responsibility among businesses.
Higley Construction has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Lorraine Dodero Community Leader Award for its contributions to the community. Gareth Vaughan accepted the award on behalf of the company during the Northeast Ohio Hero Awards breakfast, an event dedicated to honoring those who make significant positive impacts within local communities.
The event took place at the American Red Cross headquarters located at 3747 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland, where leaders and community members gathered to celebrate the achievements of local heroes. The breakfast served as a platform to recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to serving their communities.
The American Red Cross, which hosted the event, is a well-established nonprofit organization with a mission focused on preventing and alleviating human suffering in emergencies. Founded in 1881, the organization plays a vital role in the Northern Ohio region, responding to over 1,000 disasters annually across 31 counties, serving approximately 5.3 million residents. The organization provided shelter, food, and comfort to disaster victims while operating a blood supply that accounts for about 40% of the nation’s total.
With a workforce totaling 300 employees, the American Red Cross reported revenues of $8.2 million for the year 2024. Volunteers are crucial to the organization’s operations, making up 90% of its workforce. This reliance on community engagement has empowered the Red Cross to deliver lifesaving services and educational programs, including First Aid and CPR training.
Leadership within the American Red Cross includes Regional Chief Executive Mike Parks, Regional Donor Services Executive Bonnie Flenner, and Regional Chief Operating Officer Tim O’Toole. Together, they aim to mobilize resources and volunteers to effectively respond to emergencies and fulfill the organization’s humanitarian objectives.
Community members are encouraged to support the American Red Cross through various means, such as participating in its volunteer program, donating blood, making monetary contributions, or engaging in home fire safety campaigns. The organization maintains an online presence on multiple social media platforms and invites the public to subscribe to their blog at nohredcross.org for updates and information on their initiatives.
The Northeast Ohio Hero Awards were established to recognize individuals and organizations that persistently work to improve their communities. By honoring those who make a difference, the awards inspire further contributions to society and raise awareness of local heroes.
As Higley Construction joins the ranks of honored community leaders, the recognition showcases the importance of civic engagement and responsibility among businesses. The award emphasizes the positive impact labor and dedication can have on local society, encouraging more organizations to follow in fostering community well-being.
The awards breakfast not only celebrated Higley Construction’s achievements but also emphasized a collective commitment to creating a thriving community in Northeast Ohio.
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