Ellen June and Jim Cowher
Ellen June and Jim Cowher have always loved animals.
In 1992, when the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo advertised for volunteers at the newly-built Rainforest, the Cowhers applied... and were pleasantly surprised when both of them were chosen from about 200 applicants. Years later, together they've logged more than 20,000 volunteer hours at the zoo! Cleveland natives, the Cowhers support local and national causes with their time and financial giving.
"There are a million wonderful places to put your money…and you get it back in so many ways if you give."
Organizations supported by the Cowhers include (listed alphabetically):
Animal Protective League
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cuyahoga Community College Veterinary Technology Program
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Meals on Wheels
Salvation Army, Cleveland and Cuyahoga County
Snow Leopard Trust
WVIZ ideastream