FRAN LUCIDO
Partner, Lucido Fine Jewelry
“I started volunteering with Angels of Hope [angelsofhope.org], a family cancer foundation, more than 20 years ago, when it was still a grassroots effort operating out of my girlfriend’s basement. Today, I’ve served as a board member for more than 15 years, helping to make a difference in the lives of Michigan families.
Cancer affects the entire family. When someone is unable to work or care for a loved one, the bills don’t stop coming. Helping with a mortgage or utility bill can give a family a moment of peace to focus on healing.
Angels of Hope is a 100-percent volunteer organization, so nearly all funds go directly to families. Lucido Fine Jewelry believes it truly embodies the spirit of Michigan families helping Michigan families — no family should face cancer alone.”
FRANK REWOLD
CEO, Frank Rewold & Sons
“Leader Dogs for the Blind [leaderdog.org], OPC Social & Activity Center [opccenter.org] and the Rochester Hills Public Library [rhpl.org] all provide outstanding services to Rochester and the surrounding communities, and I believe nonprofits like these are a big reason Rochester is such a desirable place to live. The training and support Leader Dogs offers its clients is extraordinary, and it brings people to our town. OPC has a great facility and offers everything from wood shop to swimming. The library is easy to use, and it’s a wonderful resource for our young people. I take my grandkids there often. We are blessed.”
DR. ORA HIRSCH PESCOVITZ
President, Oakland University
“I feel incredibly privileged to lead Oakland University, where our people change lives every day through the power of education, research and service. That is why I regularly give back to this fantastic university's student scholarships and international experiences, faculty development, research and the arts. At this time of year, I’m especially mindful that investing in our students is also an investment in the future of our communities. Outside of OU, I am continually impressed by the work United Way does in our local communities.”
“At this time of year, when so many of us are thinking about gratitude and giving, I’m especially mindful that investing in our students is also an investment in the future of our communities.” — Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz