Richard Ballo, Rich's Charities

Richard supports many charitable causes and he hopes that in your giving decisions you would support one of his choices. The most important thing is that you support charitable organizations.

To help aspiring journalist with preference given to students from Waltham or Leominster, Massachusetts. If these conditions are not meet then the scholarship is awarded to a deserving journalism major.

This scholarship was established to help college juniors or seniors from Lee and Collier Counties who are pursing a nursing degree and plan to practice in hospitals or nursing homes.

As a Kiwanian, Rich is dedicated to community service and helping to improve the lives of the children of the world. Your participation with and contribution to your local Kiwanis Club or to Kiwanis International is appreciated. Richard's home club is Northside Naples Kiwanis, Naples, FL.

Rich is grateful to Avow Hospice of Naples for the grief counseling they provided to him and his sons. Your support of this organization helps people in the last days of their life and for those who are left behind.

Richard is a supporter of The Greater Boston Food Bank. Once a hungry college student, he appreciates the support of food coupons his family sent to him. No one should go hungry and your donation to any food bank is greatly needed.