Providing Quality, Safe and Affordable
housing to people with disabilities since 1991.
What We Do
Maple Leaf’s primary goal is to purchase or rent homes to provide residences for people referred to us by the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, GCBDD, Metzenbaum Center. Our responsibilities include maintenance, with an emphasis on health and safety and required architectural improvements for people with particular disabilities. Maple Leaf is a non-profit corporation.
Congratulations
To our Ultimate Derby Winner – Sue Sutkus
Our thanks to all who took a chance and made an investment in Maple Leaf.
View video of our Wishlist for homes. Your funds will be put to good use!
Upcoming Events
Wicked Wonder
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00PM
Entertainment by RockAbility
Dinner by Coppia
Door Prizes, Silent Auction, 2 complimentary Drink Tickets,
Hor d’oeuvres and fabulous Dinner and Desserts presented
by Team Glinda and Elphaba Unlimited.
LOCATION
Legends Aviation Museum
1745 Lost Nation Road Willoughby, OH 44094
Adults $80, Children under 12, $35.
Rounds of eight (8) – Please list your name and guests, if you wish to be seated together.
Maple Leaf Magic
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Join us at Maple Leaf Magic: A Winter Wonderland
at Bremec Garden Center of Concord
Entertainment by Cleveland’s Own Pop Tarts
Silent Auction, Door Prizes
Catered by Nouveau
Open Bar thanks to World Wines & Liquors (Mentor)
Shopping in Bremec’s unique boutique
Complimentary valet parking
LOCATION
Bremec Garden Center of Concord
7954 Ravenna Road Painesville, OH 44077
$50 per person
open seating
Recent Events
Derby Adventure of a lifetime
4 p.m. at Day-at-Races on February 23, 2025
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold.
LOCATION
Guido’s Generations Reception Center
12809 Chillicothe Road (S.R. 306)
Chesterland, OH 44026
Special Chance for 3-day May 2-3, 2025 Kentucky Derby Experience of a Lifetime!
Shima Limo transportation for private flight or First Class Commercial
for six (6) Lucky Guests from Lake County Executive Airport (LNN) or
other commercial or general aviation airport proximal to Winning Bidder’s location.
$100 Raffle Tickets
6th Annual Day At The Races
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Don’t miss out! Raffle tickets available for a Derby Adventure of a Lifetime!
• Gates and Bar Open at 12:00 PM
-Red and White Appetizer Pizzas Served
• Buffet Lunch at 1:00 PM
– Gourmet Italian Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls,
Cavatelli, Meatballs, Chicken Milanese, Desserts, and Coffee
• Post Time at 2:00 PM
LOCATION
Guido’s Generations Reception Center
12809 Chillicothe Road (S.R. 306)
Chesterland, OH 44026
$60 Per Person with Open Bar
Maple Leaf Magic – 70’s themed Nostalgic Peace
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Raffle Winners:
50/50 – $2,400 to Alison St. Claire
Beach Vacay to David Bottger
CONGRATULATIONS!
However, The Biggest Winner was MLCR.org.
Beyond grateful to those near and far for dedication and support to continue our Mission of providing affordable, quality housing for People with disabilities, since 1991.
Join us for…
Sip, Shop & Nosh
to benefit MLCR.org
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Exclusive Dining Event At Coppia
Sunday, December 3, 2023 – 5 to 8 PM
Entertainment by acoustic guitarist, Rick Iacoboni.
LOCATION
Coppia Restaurant
8623 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
Complimentary Valet Parking
Watch for Enter Signs
SOLD OUT
5th Annual Day-At-Races
Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 12:00 to 4:30 PM
50/50 raffle, sideboards, door prizes, take-home favors, Silent/live auction, and cash bar
LOCATION
Guido’s Generations Reception Center
12809 Chillicothe Road (S.R. 306), Chesterland, OH 44026
$40 Per Person
Check Back Soon
More events are on the way.
Living At Maple Leaf
Message From the Executive Director
Do you know your why? My “why”, my defining moment of why I do what I do…as an undergrad in college, my job as an aide at an assisted living home for the elderly had ended due to the owners selling the business. Well, now what I thought? A job in retail? Food service? I found a position with a company close to my house that was looking for direct care workers to support adults with developmental disabilities. I had never given any thought to working with this population before, in fact, I didn’t know these homes even existed so close to me. I was hired and I was scared! I had no idea what to expect. My first day, I pulled in to a very nice ranch home with a horseshoe shaped driveway that connected with the neighboring house. I approached the door to meet my trainer for the day and was welcomed in to a new and very well-kept home. Each of the ladies I met were so outgoing and wanted to know who I was and what I was doing in their home, they asked if I was “new staff”. We had an immediate connection. Fast forward some months later, I was sitting in a training class on how to protect myself and the people I support while deescalating a situation should one arise. During this class, I learned about the deplorable conditions at various institutions for the disabled. What? This was how MY ladies lived? Nope, no thank you. In my defining moment, I wanted to know how could I be part of the change that this population needs? I needed to speak for those who weren’t able to speak for themselves. My “why” path has led me to Maple Leaf Community Residences.
Maple Leaf Community Residences Inc. (MLCR) was created out of a housing needs assessment through the State of Ohio for people with developmental disabilities. We are a non-profit corporation providing appropriate homes that are safe and affordable.
When I am invited into the homes of the people MLCR supports, I love that they enjoy their homes and I am pleased that they want to give me a tour of their home. Knowing that many of our tenants have never had the opportunity to pick out the color of their bedroom walls until they were connected with MLCR is unimaginable, but nonetheless true.
Tell me your “why” and let’s figure out how we can work together.
Sara Clemson
Give Us A Suggestion!
We want to hear from you! Your ideas and feedback are greatly appreciated.
Fast Facts
- Maple Leaf owns 21 homes and one former assisted living facility all in Geauga County, Ohio.
- Maple Leaf has over 65 people who have special needs from northeastern Ohio living in homes throughout our community.
- Maple Leaf is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit housing corporation.
- Maple Leaf receives its support from the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Foundation Grants, Fundraising, State Grants, Tenant rent, Federal Grants, Business donations, Local Civic Groups, and Individual donations.
- Maple Leaf operates under a five-year contract with the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
- Maple Leaf has over 5 million dollars in real estate assets.
- Maple Leaf has houses located in Munson, Chesterland, Russell, Parkman, Burton, Hambden, Chardon, Middlefield, Newbury, Bainbridge & Chagrin Falls.
Become an Active Member
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