Testimonials

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Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH)

"The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless is so grateful to the VAF By-the-Hand Foundation for the opportunity to create an exciting fundraising campaign that raised thousands of dollars to support our street outreach work for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in our community. Having a time-limited opportunity to push a campaign that engaged people to donate in a fun and creative way was really added to the appeal we were making. What we're also grateful for is how easy it was to plan and participate, given that the Foundation was so generous and thoughtful to cover processing fees, the match, and could introduce our organization to new donors."

Molly Martin, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH)

Hiram House Camp

"Hiram House Camp had the privilege of participating in the Ver-A-Fast By The Hand Foundation scratch off game. What a fun way for our donors and friends to raise money for our organization. This is especially true during the time of Covid-19 when small organizations like ourselves need as much help as possible providing a quality and safe program for our campers. Thank you for helping to enrich the lives of youth through camping!"

Courtney Guzy
Hiram House Camp

Blessing House

"By the Hand offered us a great opportunity to raise funds and awareness for our building project.  The online FastScratch Game was fun for our donors and easy to use.  Cathy was very helpful and easy to work with, getting things set up for us and making suggestions about the best way to reach potential donors.  This was a great fundraiser for the children and families of Blessing House! " 

Donna Humphrey, Director of Development
Blessing House

Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter

“The Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter was honored to collaborate with By the Hand Foundation for a "March Madness" fundraiser to support our Walk to End Alzheimer's fundraising campaign. The program was easy to execute and our donors enjoyed the fun way to support our organization. We couldn't believe that we met our goal on day 1! ”

Katie Mang, Vice President / Fund Development
Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter

Youth Challenge

"Youth Challenge is grateful to VAF By-The-Hand Foundation for allowing us to participate in its FastScratch for Charity campaign.  It was a fun and unique way to engage our donors.  They enjoyed playing the game while earning matching dollars for our organization. Many donors even played more than once and made multiple donations during our campaign. Thanks again!" 

Angelica Compton, Director of Development
Youth Challenge

The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio

"I am grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with VAF By The Hand Foundation to raise funds for the Up Side of Downs. Their FastScratch for Charity program provided our organization with a creative way to engage with our donors and match funds from the foundation for USOD’s education programs critical to students with Down syndrome in Northeast Ohio. Thank you for the support!"

Toni Mullee, Executive Director
The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio

Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland

"The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland was honored to be one of the selected charities to collaborate with By the Hand Foundation during our 'September is Hunger Awareness Month' campaign. Their giving program was easy to use and doubled our donations! They gave us the tools and support materials to make this seamless for our donors and to attract new donors. Thank you VAF By the Hand!"

Kate Burke, CFRE, Director of Development
Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland

American Red Cross Biomedical Services

“Ver-A-Fast has done such an excellent job with our first time blood donor thank you program in one of our divisions that we’re expanding it across the entire organization. Because of the thank you program, we’re seeing higher donor retention rates, which has a direct impact on our ability to provide hospitals with blood products for patients. Ver-A-Fast is a great partner in helping to fulfill our lifesaving mission.”

Greg Ballish, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
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UCP of Greater Cleveland

“To achieve our mission of empowering children and adults with disabilities to advance their independence, productivity and community inclusion, we depend on the generous support of foundations, individual donors and other philanthropic partners. VAF By The Hand Foundation has increased our donor base by allowing donors to give anonymously, as well as increased our fundraising dollars as they periodically provide matching funds for donations. This support makes a profound impact on the 1,300 individuals with wide-ranging disabilities we serve each year. We appreciate By the Hand Foundation’s efforts in highlighting the significance of individual donors to the success of nonprofit organizations and hope you take great pride in the important difference that your gift makes.”

​Trish Otter, President & CEO
UCP of Greater Cleveland

EDEN

"EDEN is most grateful for the support of the VAF By-The-Hand Foundation, and the opportunity to participate in its FastScratch Initiative. After being forced to cancel our annual event due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the FastScratch Initiative helped us to fill some of the fundraising gap, by raising core operation funds for EDEN’s programs and services. It was a fun way to solicit support of EDEN’s mission—by both current and new donors--and leverage that support to secure additional funding, which will help us to meet the surging need for housing and related supportive services in our community."

​Judi Engel
Director of Fund Development and Communications
EDEN, Inc

The Haven Home

“When we first learned about the FastScratch Fundraiser, we weren't sure how our constituents would respond.  We were surprised at the positive feedback we received, both in donations and comments.  It was easy to manage, which is attractive for a small organization like ours.  Cathy and her team were very helpful in setting it up and giving us tips on how to maximize the campaign.   We considered it a success!”

Cindy Rios
Executive Director
The Haven Home

Village Project

"Village Project was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to participate in VAF By-The-Hand Foundation's - Fast Scratch for charity campaign!   Our donors enjoyed the unique, interactive, fun way their donations were matched.  Many participated multiple times, attempting to increase their matched percentage.  The thousands of dollars raised during this campaign were especially vital during these challenging times, allowing us to continue our mission of coming together as a community of all ages to provide extended care and service to our neighbors experiencing cancer. Thank you VAF By-The-Hand Foundation!"

Barb Harrell
Executive Director
Village Project

North Coast Community Homes

“FastScratch for Charity” presented North Coast Community Homes with a great opportunity to increase donations during our annual spring appeal program.  By The Hand Foundation provided us with examples for email messaging and tips for reaching donors to help drive donations.  Donors shared their excitement for winning additional funds that help support the NCCH mission of providing safe, comfortable housing of high quality for individuals living with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.   

Chris West, CEO
North Coast Community Homes

“When it comes to charity, ​many people stop at nothing...”

-  Anonymous