As Taub’s wife, I have been privileged to witness the profound impact Friendship Circle of Cleveland has on children and their families. For nearly 20 years, they have built a truly special community where children of all abilities feel seen, safe, and inspired. It is a place where friendships blossom and families find much-needed support.

This mission is deeply personal for us. Our granddaughters, Ali and Catie, have been part of Friendship Circle programming for close to two decades, and we are grateful they will continue to benefit from it well into adulthood.

We now have a wonderful opportunity to enhance this incredible work through the Happy Entrance Project. Imagine transforming the entryway & lobby into a vibrant, sensory-friendly space, a welcoming gateway that celebrates every child’s unique journey and reflects the warmth and inclusion Friendship Circle embodies.

The estimated cost is $25,000, and we are matching donations made in loving memory of Taub, Marci, and Ron, whose hearts were always open to the spirit of Friendship Circle. Our goal is to complete fundraising by the end of September and finish the project by year’s end.

I want to extend a deep and heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already contributed. Your generosity is making a lasting difference and brings us closer to creating this joyful, inclusive space.

I invite you to join us in making this vision a reality. Your support will help create an entrance that ensures every child who walks through those doors feels embraced and celebrated.

Together, we can create this special space, continue the legacy of love, and support that Taub, Marci, and Ron so passionately believed in.

In Friendship,
Joan & Taub OBM, Ali & Catie