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The Dwyer Group, Inc. Announces 2012 Donations, 2013 Continued Support of RMHC®

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Providing Comforts of Home to RMHC

For the fourth consecutive year, the franchise companies of The Dwyer Group, Inc. have committed $100,000 to its “Charity of Choice,” Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®).

In addition to donating $100,000 to the Charity in 2012, the companies’ franchises donated more than $150,000 through in-kind donations at Ronald McDonald Houses across North America.

“Being in the home services industry, our brands are a natural fit for RMHC because we can provide the in-kind services their Ronald McDonald Houses need to stay in good working condition,” said Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and chairwoman of The Dwyer Group. “We feel this has been the perfect relationship with a charity, and we look forward to another year of helping RMHC provide stability and vital resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy.”

The Dwyer Group, Inc., is a holding company of the seven franchise businesses Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, The Grounds Guys®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® and Rainbow International®.

RMHC was established in memory of McDonald’s founder and franchise icon Ray Kroc, a strong advocate for children, in 1984. The cornerstone program, the Ronald McDonald House®, provides a “home-away-from-home” so families can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. .

“The families that RMHC supports derive strength from each other, volunteers, staff and corporate donors like The Dwyer Group,” said Timothy Kennedy, Sr. Director of Development, RMHC. “On behalf of the more than 12, 000 children and families we serve every day through RMHC family-centered programs, I thank The Dwyer Group for this amazing commitment to our families.”

Funded by corporate donors and individual support, the charity’s 324 Houses are located in 32 countries around the world.

“The Dwyer Group’s generosity and donation of goods, services and cash will go to support core programs, like the Ronald McDonald House which empowers families while facing the illness of a child,” Kennedy said. “Our programs allow families to focus on what’s most important, their child.”

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Help for the Holidays

Friday, December 21st, 2012

Dylan Conner

The Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of The Central Valley is committed to creating a “home-away-from-home” for children. Due to a broken dishwasher, RMHC of The Central Valley had their hands tied up hassling with their appliance.

Thanks to Mr. Appliance® of The Central Valley, RMHC of The Central Valley can continue to provide families the comfort of a home.

Dylan Conner, owner of Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley in Fresno, Calif. helped RMHC by repairing their dishwasher.

Conner says that Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley’s commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Conner. “Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley understands that it’s the little things that make a big difference. Though repairing an appliance can’t make a sick child well, it can make life a little easier for the families staying at RMHC .”

Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley hopes that their kind act of service will urge other business and organizations to give back to the community as well.

“The Ronald McDonald House® program provides a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost to families,” said Jennifer Smith, senior director of Communications and Special Programs, RMHC. “Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child- not where they can afford to stay or where they will get their next meal.”

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Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Just Call Him Mr. Claus

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Central Valley is passionate about helping families of the community who are in need. Their organization is committed to changing lives. They believe change starts with the members of the community.

When Mr. Appliance® of The Central Valley heard that they could help RMHC by repairing their dishwasher pump and motor, they decided to step in and help. Thanks to Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley, RMHC of Central Valley can spend less time worrying about their appliances and more time with the families.

Dylan Conner, owner of Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley, makes it his goal to build relationships not only with his customers, but also with the community. Conner says that its opportunities like these where relationships are formed and lives are touched.

Conner believes that Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley’s commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Conner. “Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley considers it a privilege to partner with an organization like RMHC that gives so much to families in need.”

Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley hopes to encourage other companies and organizations to join in warming the hearts of those in need. Any act of service can make a difference. Whether it’s fixing a dishwasher, replacing a sink or providing a meal, hearts will be touched.

“The Ronald McDonald House® program provides a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost to families,” said Jennifer Smith, senior director, RMHC. “Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child- not where they can afford to stay or where they will get their next meal.”

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Hope In the Community

Thursday, November 1st, 2012

Mr. Appliance of San Antonio Supports RMHC

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Southwest Florida is passionate about helping families of the community who are in need. Their organization is committed to changing lives. They believe change starts with the members of the community.

When Mr. Appliance® of Naples heard that they could help RMHC by cleaning and replacing dryer vents and being a Hole Sponsor for the 25th Annual Fall Golf Classic, they decided to step in and help. Thanks to Mr. Appliance of Naples, RMHC of Southwest Florida can spend less time worrying about their appliances and event costs and more time with the families.

Bob Tuck, owner of Mr. Appliance of Naples, makes it his goal to build relationships not only with his customers, but also with the community. Tuck says that its opportunities like these where relationships are formed and lives are touched.

Tuck believes that Mr. Appliance of Naples’ commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Tuck. “Mr. Appliance of Naples considers it a privilege to partner with an organization like RMHC that gives so much to families in need.”

Mr. Appliance of Naples hopes to encourage other companies and organizations to join in warming the hearts of those in need. Any act of service can make a difference. Whether it’s fixing a refrigerator, replacing a sink or providing a donation, hearts will be touched.

“The Ronald McDonald House® program provides a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost to families,” said Jennifer Smith, senior director, RMHC. “Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child- not where they can afford to stay or where they will get their next meal.”

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Lending a Helping Hand

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

Andy & Kathy Minster

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Milwaukee is passionate about helping families of the community who are in need. Their organization is committed to changing lives. They believe change starts with the members of the community.

When Mr. Appliance® of Jackson heard that they could help RMHC by repairing broken washers and dryers, they decided to step in and help. Thanks to Mr. Appliance of Jackson, RMHC of Milwaukee can spend less time worrying about their appliances and more time with the families.

Andy and Kathy Minster, owners of Mr. Appliance of Jackson, make it their goal to build relationships not only with their customers, but also with the community. The Minsters say that its opportunities like these where relationships are formed and lives are touched.

The Minsters believe that Mr. Appliance of Jackson’s commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said the Minsters. “Mr. Appliance of Jackson considers it a privilege to partner with an organization like RMHC that gives so much to families in need.”

Mr. Appliance of Jackson hopes to encourage other companies and organizations to join in warming the hearts of those in need. Any act of service can make a difference. Whether it’s fixing a refrigerator, replacing a sink or providing a meal, hearts will be touched.

“The Ronald McDonald House® program provides a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost to families,” said Jennifer Smith, senior director, RMHC. “Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child- not where they can afford to stay or where they will get their next meal.”

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RMHC Repair

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Providing Comforts of Home to RMHC

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) in Salt Lake City is passionate about helping families of the community who are in need. Their organization is committed to changing lives. They believe change starts with the members of the community.

When Mr. Appliance® of Salt Lake and Tooele heard that they could help RMHC by repairing washers, dryers, and a refrigerator, they decided to step in and help. Thanks to Mr. Applianceof Salt Lake and Tooele, RMHC in Salt Lake City can spend less time worrying about their appliances and more time with the families.

Glen Swallow and Jayson Tate, owners of Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake and Tooele, make it their goal to build relationships not only with their customers, but also with the community. They say that its opportunities like these where relationships are formed and lives are touched.

Swallow and Tate believe that Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake and Tooele’s commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Swallow. “Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake and Tooele considers it a privilege to partner with an organization like RMHC that gives so much to families in need.”

Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake and Tooele hopes to encourage other companies and organizations to join in warming the hearts of those in need. Any act of service can make a difference. Whether it’s fixing a refrigerator, replacing a sink or providing a meal, hearts will be touched.

“The Ronald McDonald House® program provides a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost to families,” said Jennifer Smith, senior director, RMHC. “Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child- not where they can afford to stay or where they will get their next meal.”

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Community Passion

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

The Grubbs Family

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) in Houston is passionate about helping families of the community who are in need. Their organization is committed to changing lives. They believe change starts with the members of the community.

When Mr. Appliance® of North Harris & Montgomery Counties heard that they could help RMHC by replacing broken refrigerator parts, they decided to step in and help. Thanks to Mr. Applianceof North Harris & Montgomery Counties, RMHC in Houston can spend less time worrying about their appliances and more time with the families.

Harry Grubbs, owner of Mr. Applianceof North Harris & Montgomery Counties, makes it his goal to build relationships not only with his customers, but also with the community. Grubbs says that its opportunities like these where relationships are formed and lives are touched.

Grubbs believes that Mr. Applianceof North Harris & Montgomery Counties’ commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Grubbs. “Mr. Applianceof North Harris & Montgomery Counties considers it a privilege to partner with an organization like RMHC that gives so much to families in need.”

Mr. Applianceof North Harris & Montgomery Counties hopes to encourage other companies and organizations to join in warming the hearts of those in need. Any act of service can make a difference. Whether it’s fixing a refrigerator, replacing a sink or providing a meal, hearts will be touched.

“The Ronald McDonald House® program provides a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost to families,” said Jennifer Smith, senior director, RMHC. “Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child- not where they can afford to stay or where they will get their next meal.”

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Cool Community

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

Dylan Conner and his father, Larry Conner

The Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of The Central Valley is committed to creating a “home-away-from-home” for children. Due to a broken fridge, RMHC of The Central Valley had their hands tied up hassling with their appliance.

Thanks to Mr. Appliance® of The Central Valley, RMHC of The Central Valley can continue to provide families the comfort of a home.

Dylan Conner, owner of Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley in Fresno, Calif. donated parts, labor and most importantly, his time to repair a refrigerator.

Conner says that Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley’s commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Conner. “Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley understands that it’s the little things that make a big difference. Though repairing an appliance can’t make a sick child well, it can make life a little easier for the families staying at RMHC .”

Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley hopes that their kind act of service will urge other business and organizations to give back to the community as well.

“The Ronald McDonald House® program provides a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost to families,” said Jennifer Smith, senior director of Communications and Special Programs, RMHC. “Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child- not where they can afford to stay or where they will get their next meal.”

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Providing the Comforts of Home

Friday, September 14th, 2012

Providing Comforts of Home to RMHC

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Temple is passionate about helping families of the community who are in need. Their organization is committed to changing lives. They believe change starts with the members of the community.

When Mr. Appliance® of Central Texas heard that they could help RMHC by fixing an ice maker and cleaning dryer vents, they decided to step in and help. Thanks to Mr. Appliance of Central Texas, RMHC of Temple can spend less time worrying about preparing meals and more time with the families.

Wallace Vernon, owner of Mr. Appliance of Central Texas, makes it his goal to build relationships not only with his customers, but also with the community. Hughes says that its opportunities like these where relationships are formed and lives are touched.

Vernon believes that Mr. Appliance of Central Texas’ commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Vernon. “Mr. Appliance of Central Texas considers it a privilege to partner with an organization like RMHC that gives so much to families in need.”

Mr. Appliance of Central Texas hopes to encourage other companies and organizations to join in warming the hearts of those in need. Any act of service can make a difference. Whether it’s fixing a refrigerator, replacing a sink or providing a meal, hearts will be touched.

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Coastal Care

Friday, September 7th, 2012

Coastal Care

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Southwest Florida is passionate about helping families of the community who are in need. Their organization is committed to changing lives. They believe change starts with the members of the community.

When Mr. Appliance® of Charlotte heard that they could help RMHC by donating money and arranging meetings with other service brands affiliated with Mr. Appliance, they decided to step in and help. Thanks to Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, RMHC of Southwest Florida can spend less time worrying about their appliances and more time with the families.

Bob Tuck, owner of Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, makes it his goal to build relationships not only with his customers, but also with the community. Tuck says that its opportunities like these where relationships are formed and lives are touched.

Tuck believes that Mr. Appliance of Charlotte’s commitment to RMHC comes from Mr. Appliance’s code of values, where respect, integrity and customer satisfaction are the priorities.

“The first code of value is to treat others as we would like to be treated, and that value is the foundation of our Mr. Appliance partnership with RMHC,” said Tuck. “Mr. Appliance of Charlotte considers it a privilege to partner with an organization like RMHC that gives so much to families in need.”

Mr. Appliance of Charlotte hopes to encourage other companies and organizations to join in warming the hearts of those in need. Any act of service can make a difference. Whether it’s fixing a refrigerator, replacing a sink or providing a donation, hearts will be touched.

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