Engage, Inspire, Empower

Circle of Strength & Hope

The Circle of Strength & Hope engage women philanthropists who believe in the mission of Recovery Resources and want to support the organization with time, talent and treasure. When women use their energy and financial resources, they have the ability to inspire and transform lives for those in need.

To learn more about the Circle of Strength & Hope, please contact Diane Tomer at dtomer@recres.org or (216) 431-4131, Ext. 2501.

Circle of Strength & Hope

Who we are

The Circle of Strength and Hope engage women philanthropists who believe in the mission of Recovery Resources and want to support the organization with time, talent and treasure. When women use their energy and financial resources, they have the ability to inspire and transform lives for those in need.

The Circle of Strength was founded in 2014 to unite compassionate and committed women who support the mission of Recovery Resources. In 2017 the Circle of Hope was introduced to provide an introductory level and today, the Circle of Strength and Hope are one entity offering membership at multiple levels to fund Recovery Resources programs that help women and children.

Circle of Strength and Hope Members

Angie Mosher - Chair

Senior Organizational Development Consultant | DS Benefits Group

Tracey Collins - Vice Chair

Senior Relationship Manager | KeyBank

Christina Evans - Treasurer

Founder and Owner | Christina Evans Insurance

Molly Drake - Secretary

Senior Corporate Counsel USCAN | A. Schulman, Inc.

Monica Robins - Honorary Chair

Senior Health Correspondent | WKYC

Katie O'Toole Smith - Marketing & Recruitment Committee

Diamond Auto lease & Sales

Christine Benner - Marketing & Recruitment Committee

Financial Advisor | Robert W. Baird & Co.

Lynne Green - Event Committee

Consultant | Rodan and Fields Dermatologists

Maureen Horton - Event Committee

Sheila Beck

Senior Manager | Apple Growth Partners

Kristine Bryan

Mary Ann Campbell

Realtor | Howard Hanna Real Estate

Tera Coleman

Associate | BakerHostetler

Chelsea Coleman

Financial Representative | Northwestern Mutual

Mara Cushwa

Partner | Calfee, Halter, Griswold LLP

Pamela Gill

President and CEO | Recovery Resources

Renee Holcomb Hardwick

Senior Vice President | KeyBank

Karen Kirchner

Susan Kowalske

Apple Growth Partners

Dawn Locigno

Mortgage Sales Manager | KeyBank

Krista Maurer

Lee Ann O’Brien

Chief Marketing Officer | The McGregor Foundation

Diane Tomer

Director, Marketing, Development, and Community Engagement | Recovery Resources

Dianne Vogt

President | HUGS Foundation

Leslie Wargo

Attorney | Wargo Law, LLC

Membership & Benefits

We welcome new members!

- Visionary $10,000, pledge 4 years

- Founder $2,500
- Strength $1,000
- Hope $500

*Annual dues may be spread out equally over 12 months

- Participate in three recruitment events to network, socialize and celebrate the positive philanthropic impact the Circle has on the selected project(s).

- Invitation to speak or participate in bi-monthly networking meetings.

- Founders & Strength members receive a silver Pandora bracelet with commemorative charm for each year of membership.

- Hope members receive a custom designed sterling silver bracelet, stamped with the year.

- Listing on Recovery Resources website.

- Listing in Recovery Resources' Annual Report.

- Recognition and complimentary ticket to the Annual Recovery Resources' Awards and Recognition Luncheon.

2021 Events

November 13th - Circle Fashion Show | Empowering The Next Generation

Time & Location To Be Determined

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2021 Funded Projects

#CaseysKids is a youth led prevention program that helps build leadership skills in teens and reinforces the decision to be drug-free. Youth led prevention allows teens to gain skills in leadership, public speaking, planning and implementation while at the same time promoting a prevention message that is more readily received by their peers. Circle of Strength funds provide high school student leaders with tools and information regarding high risk behaviors, as well as engage them in designing and delivering programming for their peers that uses this knowledge to shape behavior change. Opportunities to volunteer with the youth leaders in and out of the classroom provide a valuable experience for both the Circle member and students.

In 2015, the Circle of Strength committed to fund the remodel of the Monarch House, a women's recovery house owned and operated by Recovery Resources. The following year the Circle members chose to finish the remodel by designating their funds to refurbish the kitchen. The house serves as a bridge between supervised in-patient treatment and full return to community living, while offering a safe and sober environment for nine women where basic needs for food, clothing and safety are met, freeing residents to focus solely on their recovery. The house is supervised by two qualified recovery coaches who encourage and support the residents in their journey towards long term sobriety. The goal is to provide women with the tools they need for a lifetime of freedom from the disease of alcoholism and chemical dependency.