August 23, 2006 (Cleveland, Ohio)
On Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday, August 30, almost 400 employees from Eaton Corporation will renovate the campus of Bellefaire JCB, an agency for children, youth and their families. Eaton volunteers will install the playground equipment and walkways for Bellefaire's Monarch School, the new home for the School for Children and Adolescents with Autism. Monarch School, a new 22,000-square-foot facility, will open on September 5. Other projects Eaton employees will complete include renovating, cleaning and painting the 32-acre campus of the 138-year-old agency.

"Eaton's tremendous generosity enables Bellefaire JCB to transform and beautify our main campus in ways we never thought possible," said Adam G. Jacobs, CEO of Bellefaire JCB. "The Eaton Corporation is truly committed to strengthening the fabric of our community."

Located in the communities of Shaker Heights and University Heights, Bellefaire JCB is one the nation's leading providers and innovators of wellness, advocacy and behavioral healthcare for children, youth and their families. Building upon a rich legacy of success, Bellefaire JCB has grown to become a multi-disciplinary agency with a mission to serve the ever-changing wellness needs of America's children.

Eaton Chairman and CEO Alexander Cutler commented, "Wanting to give more than just time and money, Eaton employees continually look at ways to make a significant difference where we live, work and play. We believe that to be effective, help must take the form of helping an individual help him or herself. We recognize that organizations such as Bellefaire JCB bring about lasting changes for children and families served by doing just that."

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries.

Since its inception in 1868 as an orphanage for Civil War orphans, Bellefaire JCB (BJCB) has responded effectively and innovatively to community needs. With an annual budget excess of $25 million dollars, Bellefaire JCB is one of Ohio's largest child welfare agencies serving more than 9,000 children, youth and their families each year through over 25 programs and services including, but not limited to, Residential Treatment; Foster Care; Adoption; Day Treatment; Outpatient Counseling; Home-Based Counseling; Substance Abuse Services; Community-Based Programs for Children Involved with the Juvenile Justice System; Early Childhood Programs; a Big Brother/Big Sister Program, and Monarch School for Children and Adolescents with Autism. All Bellefaire JCB services are provided without regard to sex, religion or national origin.

United Way of Greater Cleveland is the leading convener and funder of partnerships focused on solutions for our community's health and human services priorities. United Way invests in our community through nearly 180 programs provided by more than 130 United Way partner agencies throughout Greater Cleveland. United Way Days of Caring gives volunteers the opportunity to see firsthand how their United Way contributions impact the community and experience the rewards of giving their time and talent to those in need. Other Days of Caring will be held on September 21 and 28, October 12 and 26 and November 9 of this year.