November Family Gifts to the Cleveland Area Community
In honor of his daughter, Debra Ann, Mort November
and his family donated several gifts to assist with the development of educational programs and facilities in the Cleveland
area. These gifts come from the Phyllis and Debra Ann November
Children's Fund.
The November family gifts include the Debra Ann November
Research Greenhouse at Case Western Reserve University Farm, the
Debra Ann November Learning Center at the East Cleveland Public
Library, the November Lodge at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park,
and the Jack and Leah November Pavilion and Garden at the new home
of the Center for Families and Children.
In 2005, the Center for Families
and Children nominated Mort November [PDF, 12KB] for the Outstanding Philanthropist Award. The Association of Fundraising Professionals,
Greater Cleveland Chapter, recognized Mort November during its 2005 National Philanthropy Day awards ceremony.
The beauty, sweetness and delicacy of her
heart and mind would take a hundred lifetimes to find.
She walked in a glow of trust and caring so bright
that could not be described in poems a thousand fold.
Her heart held so much love for everyone that
it equaled the brilliance of the sun.
To describe the loveliness of her would take a
millennium of time to unfold.
Yes, our dearly beloved daughter. You will always
be in our heart and minds for all to see.
Debra Ann's mother, Phyllis November (1927-1979)
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