At HFLA of Northeast Ohio, we are accustomed to being in-person and involved in our day-to-day work. Director of Program & Community Outreach, Katy Fuerst, regularly attends panels in collaboration with community partners, Relationship Manager, Brady Gasser, coordinates loan committee meetings with board members and potential borrowers twice a month, and Executive Director, Michal Marcus,…
The Covid-19 outbreak has created new needs for our residents living in Slavic Village, Cleveland. We have shifted our focus from our typical-operating programs to specifically address these needs in the best way we can. Our Adult Wellness program has shut down on-site programming for seniors, but has developed from a congregate program model, to…
In the most challenging of times, music and the arts keep us sane, lights the dark and ensures we stay human. During these challenging times that require social distancing, we are all seeking ways to connect. As TMS discovered over a century ago, one of the best ways to connect is through music – the…
Every week on Mondays at 1 p.m., fifty or so members and staff ‘gather’ together for our virtual House meeting, since Magnolia Clubhouse temporarily closed its doors to on-site work. Smiles and waves are exchanged, “It’s so nice to see everyone!” is the shared refrain. The large turnouts are both fun and comfort to all,…
Our elementary programs empower students in grades pre-kindergarten to Grade 5 to understand basic concepts of diversity, and teach real world strategies for acceptance and inclusion through social emotional learning competencies and circle practices. We use children’s books in our programming. We are working diligently to create distance learning programming.
In light of the coronavirus epidemic, we are transforming our annual Fiesta of Hope Celebration into a virtual format to enable business and community leaders, supporters and families to celebrate, despite social distancing requirements, the achievements of our students. The celebration will be moved from the scheduled June 5 date to a virtual Fiesta of…
As we continue to monitor the developments occurring due to the novel coronavirus, we would like to take the opportunity to provide another update to you about our College Now operations at this time. To ensure the safety of our staff, students, clients, their families, and the community, we are continuing to work remotely and…
Greetings, This past week has been eventful. Just like so many of you, we are adjusting daily to uncertainty of this crisis. Due to growing concerns about COVID-19, Birthing Beautiful Communities offices will be closed effective March 17, 2020. The main office line will be answered during regular business hours. However, the physical office will not…
At Merrick House, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, youth, clients and community is our number one priority. We will continue to provide updates as our policies and protocols evolve. Merrick House has been approved as a Pandemic Child Care Facility and is here to provide childcare for first responders’ children age 6…
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — Ohioans are being urged to stay home to stop the spread of the coronavirus, but home is not safe for everyone. Domestic violence and child abuse victims could now be quarantined with their abusers. Staff at the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center (DVCAC) fear they may soon be overwhelmed with…