BorderLight is a biennial event that launched in 2019. Our plan for 2020 was to use the staff time of our small, three-person part-time crew to raise funds, curate programming and plan the events for our 2021 return. We would also feature a late summer fundraiser reprising our highly successful event at Worthington Yards in…
Due to COVID-19, Thea Bowman Center has suspended programs for children and seniors, GED and computer classes, and tax preparation until further notice. Saturday food pantry and lunches will take place from 10 AM-Noon all Saturdays from March 21 through April 18. They will be take- out and will be distributed outside the blue door…
We are offering services to all essential business employees. Children will participate in a variety of activities provided by YMCA staff so that you are able to assist our community at this critical time with peace of mind. Registrations will be first come, first serve. Proof of employment must be provided upon first check-in. Please contact…
Now, more than ever, your membership support is critical to helping our community. The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is grateful for your membership, especially as we confront the Coronavirus crisis that is disrupting lives and endangering the people of our community. Right now, because of the virus, there are people in our community who need…
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…