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Greater Cleveland Food Bank announced measures to address food insecurity during a recent press conference at its new Community Resource Center

By Sandra Golden ● Community Journalism ● December 22, 2023

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank opened its new Community Resource Center in October. A press conference held at the facility earlier this month revealed more details about the nonprofit’s goal to eliminate food insecurity in the region.

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Near west churches launch litter pilgrimages and other Creation Care strategies to battle climate change

By Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr. ● Community Journalism ● December 19, 2023

The West Side Creation Care Team takes a faith-based approach to combating climate change through a variety of environmental initiatives that combine action with prayer and reflection.

Something to CHEER about: Metroparks makes updates to east side lakefront project, set to move forward in 2025

By S. Elizabeth Sigler ● Sustainability ● December 14, 2023

Cleveland Metroparks recently revealed their updated plans for the CHEERS project, that would improve the east side lakefront. The project aims to reconnect communities to the lake and improve access and recreational use.

Darl Center for the Arts brings arts, culture and community to Slavic Village

By Nate Flauto ● Arts & Culture ● December 13, 2023

The Darl Center for the Arts breathes new life into a formerly rundown library in Slavic Village. Owner, Darl Schaaff, has restored the historic building into an arts space that he hopes will double as a community gathering spot.

Food Justice Initiative at Saint Martin de Porres has the ingredients to make healthy eating easier

By Anna Maria Hamm ● Community Journalism ● December 12, 2023

The Food Justice Initiative at Saint Martin de Porres high school offers health-enhancing programming, including cooking demos, wellness workshops, and more to students and St. Clair Superior residents.

Cleveland Jewish Collective gearing up for its biggest, queerest Chanukah yet

By Elan Eichler ● Arts & Culture ● December 6, 2023

Cleveland Jewish Collective fills the need for a diverse, inclusive community for Jewish people and those who are curious about Judaism. The group is kicking off Chanukah with a “big gay festival of color and light.”

The Believe Mortgage program is built to increase homeownership in Northeast Ohio

By Christina Easter ● Social Equity ● December 5, 2023

The Believe Mortgage program helps Northeast Ohioans become homeowners and find financing for houses, despite barriers like lower credit scores or less savings. Since launching two years ago, the program has helped nearly 200 people purchase homes.

Community Budget Meetings give Clevelanders a chance to discuss the city budget

By Moses Ngong ● Civic Engagement ● December 1, 2023

Cleveland residents have had an opportunity to discuss the city’s budget during a series of Community Budget Meetings. The most recent one offered transparency into ARPA fund allocation, Issue 38’s defeat, and more.

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is facing challenges amid dwindling funding: How can it better support individual artists?

By S. Elizabeth Sigler ● Arts & Culture ● November 30, 2023

A recent Support for Artists Listening Campaign, organized by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, sought to answer questions about how public funds can help support artists in our community in an equitable way at a time when funding is dwindling.

Progress has been slow three years after Cleveland’s lead safe ordinance was passed. What will it take to move the needle?

By George Blake ● Public Safety ● November 29, 2023

In 2019, the Lead Safe Cleveland initiative was passed, with a goal of full lead safety compliance by 2028. With a full-on lead poisoning crisis in Cleveland, why have so few landlords and homeowners taken advantage of its funding?