Whatever happened to . . .': Ohio Lawyers Give Back initiative

Whatever happened to the Ohio Lawyers Give Back initiative that astonished 34 local nonprofits by handing out checks totaling $14 million last summer?

They're still playing the role of fairy godmother, having doled out nearly $500,000 to Ohio charities since being spotlighted last June in The Plain Dealer.

Being chosen is a "very pinch-me" experience, said Ginny Suhr of St. Malachi Center, who quickly applied to receive money last year after hearing about the June giveaways. "It seemed like such a long shot," she said. "And one day, someone calls and says, We just want to give you a gift because you do a wonderful job.' It's a beautiful thing."

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