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Blanket Sunday celebrates 40th anniversary of bringing blankets, essentials to Northeast Ohioans

As its name implies, “Blanket Sunday” also serves the unhoused. What began as a large donation of blankets to SVDP by an employee at the former O’Neil’s department store in Akron has blossomed into an enduring and regionwide effort to keep those unable or unwilling to stay in shelters warm at night.

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National expert, trafficking survivor, leader Alia Azariah to keynote event in Cleveland

A California native, Azariah serves as director of collective impact for Safe House Project (SHP) in Ventura, a national nonprofit organization, and advocate to prevent human trafficking that provides aftercare for victims and helps them transition into safe, restorative care.

Armed man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says

A 38-year-old was taken into custody on Sunday, according to law enforcement.

Teen treatment center CEO accused of unlawful sexual contact with minor in police sting

Police say the head of Fox Run Center for Children and Adolescents drove nearly 200 miles to meet with someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl.

Cleveland is now a City of Peace but what does that mean?

Last year, this proclamation, which is a symbolic commitment to advancing peace, was announced on the stage of the LatinUs Theater in the Pivot Center located on W. 25th Street.

The girls who survived

Ohio’s residential treatment centers left them with trauma and questions. The friendships forged inside helped them heal and find answers.

Lakewood fights against power outages – PUCO issues  notice of probable noncompliance to FirstEnergy

Almost 300 residents shared stories of loss, fear and instability resulting from power outages in a letter sent to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Tragedy beneath the waves: Remembering the Lake Erie Tunnel Disaster

On a steamy Monday night in 1916, G.H Fuller of Lake Avenue was disturbed by the sound of whistles drifting across the water of Lake Erie.

What to know about Trump’s new attempt to limit birthright citizenship

The Trump administration has announced renewed efforts to limit birthright citizenship for children born to immigrant parents under specific circumstances and children who are the result of “birth tourism.”

Cleveland-based Girls’ Joint reopens after shut down

“When a small business faces an unexpected delay, community support can make a major difference.”

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