04.03.13

Event benefits Medina Creative Housing

About 350 “travelers” gathered at the Weymouth Country Club in Medina March 23 to celebrate their journey on the historic Route 66. The revelers were “Raising the Roof” with a Dinner and Entertainment Charity Benefit for Medina Creative Housing.

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04.02.13

Medina Creative Housing's fundraiser showcases residents' talents

Medina Creative Housing hosted its seven annual Raising the Roof Dinner and Entertainment Event March 23 to raise money for its operations and programs throughout the year.

MCH develops and manages affordable housing and quality services for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. There are several subsidiary organizations under its umbrella that provide educational and employment opportunities for the residents including the newest — Creative Pet Play.

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03.21.13

Medina Creative housing to host fundraiser,"Raising the Roof" March 23

Medina Creative Housing is inviting the community to the seventh annual “Raising the Roof” dinner and entertainment event March 23 at Weymouth County Club. A VIP reception including wine and beer tasting for sponsorships $500 and up will be held from 5-6 p.m. and the main event will be held from 6-11 p.m.

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03.01.13

While owner's away, pets can play at unique new Medina facility: What's Brewing

If I were a dog who had to be caged all day while my master and mistress went to work, I would want to spend at least some of my days at Medina Creative Pet Play — “a unique full service doggy daycare experience.”

I base this opinion on the open house I attended on Feb. 12 at the 3,000-square-foot facility at 4080 Creative Living Way.

The large building holds a Day Care Resort and Spa where dogs can have full-service grooming including “pawdicures” and baths by appointment, a water play area, a pet photography studio, valet service so humans never have to get out of their cars, accommodations for special needs dogs, and a gift shop that features treats made in part from lettuce grown at Medina Creative Produce. A large fenced play area will be completed when weather permits.

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02.26.13

Medina council finds favor with Creative Housing proposal

Medina City Council members were receptive to a proposal from Medina Creative Housing to open a cafe, bike rental and gift shop at the city-owned property at 406 S. Broadway St.

“I think it’s a great opportunity to collaborate,” Council President John Coyne said.

Medina Creative Housing is a nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment to people with disabilities. The group already operates a variety of enterprises, including coffee roasting, lettuce growing, property maintenance and most recently — a dog day care and grooming service.

Councilman Paul Rose, at large, said, “You’re providing meaningful employment to folks who may not have it and that’s a beautiful thing.”

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02.25.13

Nonprofit hopes to rehab old barn, house in Medina

Medina Creative Housing wants to restore a city-owned house and dilapidated barn into a gift shop, snack shop, cafe and bike rental.

The proposal is on the agenda of City Council’s Finance Committee meeting tonight.

Medina Creative Housing is a nonprofit that provides housing and employment to people with disabilities. The group already operates a variety of enterprises, including coffee roasting, lettuce growing, property maintenance and most recently a dog day care and grooming service.

Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty, executive director of Medina Creative Housing, is enthusiastic about cooperating with the city on the project.

“We’re excited about the potential partnership and look forward to discussing it,” DePasquale-Hagerty said Sunday.

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02.15.13

Medina Creative Pet Play Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty and her dynamic Creative Housing team have done it again. On February 12, crowds of well-wishers, many with their pets, filled the newly opened Medina Creative Pet Play/Doggie Day Care and Spa at 4080 Creative Living Way in Medina (near GFS and Home Depot), celebrating the addition of one more program to an already impressive array of programs designed to enhance the lives of people with disabilities while providing useful service to the community.

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