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RepairClinic Sponsors Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels ‘Spring Fling’ Event

Canton, MI—March 25, 2010 -- RepairClinic.com, online appliance parts retailer, based in Canton, Michigan, recently sponsored a corporate table to benefit Ypsilanti, Michigan Meals on Wheels   at the annual “Spring Fling” Benefit Dinner at the Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, March 18, 2010.

For the past 13 years, the nonprofit organization has held the dinner to raise money for their program which delivers meals to needy seniors and disabled individuals in the community.  A group of eight RepairClinic employees, representing the internal company Outreach program, attended the dinner in support of the community program. Lisa Mueller, RepairClinic Outreach Committee Chairperson, comments, “We love supporting programs where we know families will  benefit in a tangible way, and we feel that the Meals on Wheels program is one of those organizations.”

Local celebrities, including faculty members from Eastern Michigan University  along with community and government officials, posed as servers.  Patrons happily contributed generous tips in return for the excellent service provided at the hands of these local VIP’s.  The event was well-attended by many in the local area, including the Repairclinic employees.

About Outreach at RepairClinic
Outreach is a RepairClinic program established in 2008 to encourage volunteerism and community involvement among employees throughout southeast Michigan– where the company headquarters is located -- a region where the economy has presented many challenges to families and charitable organizations.   Chris Hall, RepairClinic President, says, “We’ve always felt that community involvement is an important part of our company culture, and the Outreach program is merely an outgrowth of that belief.”  Outreach is made up of RepairClinic.com employee volunteers who combine their hard work with company resources to do their part in the community.

About Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
For over 35 years, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels has been delivering meals to the elderly, to the homebound, and to those who have recently been discharged from the hospital.  According to Paul Kuwik, a board member for the organization, “Recently, due to the economic downturn, the organization is delivering over 200 meals a day, a significant increase over past years.” He also says that support from local businesses is crucial to the success of the organization including support for the Spring Fling event each year.

About RepairClinic.com

Founded in Canton, Michigan, in 1999, RepairClinic.com® is the most comprehensive online resource for do-it-yourself home appliance repair help, including online appliance parts sales and detailed appliance repair information. The site features more than 80 appliance brands—including Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Frigidaire, and LG—across 16 appliance types (e.g., washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, and dishwashers). Do-it-yourselfers use the helpful database, PartDetective®, to find the part they need or the leading-edge service, RepairGuru®, for free, customized repair help. Appliance parts are stocked in a 72,000 sq. ft. facility and shipped the same business day. Visit www.RepairClinic.com for more information.