ELYRIA, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 1, 2005–Invacare Corporation (NYSE:IVC) is proud to award a $50,000 grant to the Lorain County Urban League (LCUL) to support the organization’s special events and projects as well as to launch the new Minority Business Development Center.
“The Lorain County Urban League gives economically disadvantaged citizens the tools to succeed in their community,” said A. Malachi Mixon, III, chairman and chief executive officer at Invacare. “As a Lorain County company, Invacare is proud to support this vital organization.”
The LCUL empowers African Americans and all disadvantaged persons in Lorain County to participate equally in the educational, economic and social mainstream. The Minority Business Development Center is a program that will give minority individuals the opportunity to explore business initiatives and receive coaching and mentoring. Invacare’s grant money will help LCUL raise awareness and additional funds for the center, which will be housed at the LCUL main office in Elyria and in satellite offices throughout the county.
“The LCUL is growing its resources and capacity to meet the daily needs of the disadvantaged in Lorain County,” said Matthew Mullarkey, chairman of the board of directors, LCUL, and vice president of global operations for Invacare Corporation. “The commitment of businesses in Lorain County is one significant way we can touch our community every day to improve opportunities in education, housing, health, employment, and minority business ownership.”
According to Fred Wright, chief executive officer, Lorain County Urban League, “Invacare’s generous donation will play a major role in getting attention and support for the Urban League and all of its programs. Invacare sets a great example as a business that is intimately involved with and cares about its community.”
The Lorain County Urban League functions as one of the over 100 affiliates of the National Urban League in 34 states and in the District of Columbia.
Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC), headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. The company has 6,100 associates and markets its products in 80 countries around the world. For more information about the company and its products, visit Invacare’s website at www.invacare.com.
Contact:
Invacare Corporation
Lara Mahoney, 440-329-6393
or
Lorain County Urban League
Fred Wright, 440-323-6085