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.

Hospice
Hospice LogoRich is grateful to Avow Hospice of Naples for the grief counseling they provided to him and his sons. Your support of your local Hospice and/or the Hospice Foundation of America helps people in the last days of their life and for those who are left behind.
Richard Ballo Journalism Scholarship
Suffolk University's LogoThe Richard Ballo Journalism Scholarship at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts was established to help aspiring journalists. The scholarship is awarded to students from Waltham or Leominster, Massachusetts or a deserving journalism major in attendance at Suffolk University.
Melissa C. Johnson Nursing Scholarship
Florida Gulf Coast University LogoThe Melissa C. Johnson nursing scholarship at the Florida Gulf Coast University 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.
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis logoAs a Kiwanian, Rich is dedicated to community service and helping to improve the lives of the children of the world. Your support of your local Kiwanis Club or to Kiwanis International is appreciated. Richard’s home club is Northside Naples Kiwanis, Naples, FL.
The Boston Food Bank
The Greater Boston Food Bank's LogoRichard 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.