The Christ Child Society of Cleveland presented its prestigious Mary Virginia Merrick Award at its Society Spring Luncheon on June 19 at the Aviator Event Center. Devoted CCS member, Janie Nickodem, a resident of Mentor and a parishioner of Divine Word Catholic Church in Kirtland, was recognized for her service with this year’s award.
The MVM Award was established in 1983 to honor a dedicated member who best exemplifies the virtues of their CCS Founder, Mary Virginia Merrick.
In 1916, Christ Child Society formed its Cleveland Chapter to recognize the Christ Child in everyone and to continue its mission: To Challenge Childhood Poverty in Cleveland.