Beneficiaries
The I Buy NEO Community Card program supports local nonprofits and schools. Each card holder can select up to four beneficiaries to receive half or more of their community rebate dollars. The Community Cards must be purchased from a non-profit or school card distributor. As a card distributor, $5 of each $10 card sale will be donated to the NPO or school that is distributing the cards. The card distributor beneficiaries list will continue to grow. To recommend a beneficiary, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page.
List of Beneficiaries (2008)
RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
At Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital miracles happen every day. Since 1887, Rainbow has built its reputation as one of America’s great children’s hospitals and a world leader in children’s health. Rainbow’ staff of more than 850 physicians, nurses, child life specialists, social workers and other professionals-the largest in northeast Ohio-is dedicated solely to addressing the special diagnostic, medical and surgical needs of children’s and families.
We bring together outstanding researchers and scientists with the best surgeons and clinicians in the world. Most importantly, Rainbow is committed to the vision that we can make the world a better place for children. We treat the whole child and continue to invest in our community so our children’s lives are enriched.
LITTLE ITALY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LIRC)
Located in the historic Alta House building, Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation was formed in 1994 in response to the need for a community development organization in the Little Italy area. LIRC’s mission is to guide the Little Italy community into the future while improving and preserving the ethnic, historic and artistic aspects of the neighborhood by employing the following goals:
- To increase owner occupied housing in both new and existing housing stock.
- To assist business owners in improving their commercial properties and promoting the area as a vital shopping, dining and entertainment destination.
- To maintain the historic architectural elements of Little Italy reflecting the area’s status as a city of Cleveland historic district.
- To promote community involvement and consensus in the planning, preservation and development efforts of the community.
- To aid in housing code enforcement to maintain high property values.
ALTA HOUSE
Alta House is Northern Ohio’s Italian Cultural Center in Little Italy dedicated to the preservation and enrichment of Italian culture and heritage, a social and local community center offering guidance, programs and related services to individuals and organizations strengthening the Italian American community and a host organization (Facility). Alta House strives to become the leading center of activity supporting the Italian heritage and traditions, to enhance the perceived image and value of Alta House as an icon in Little Italy, to build a place where Italian American Organizations thrive, and to become a vital partner in the University Circle development.
THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION – NORTHEAST OHIO CHAPTER
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. Find out what is happening in your area. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.

