Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 12232010

December 23, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Senate: START Treaty Ratification House: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act House: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 House: James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Editor's Note: The 111th Congress adjourned sine die on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. The first session of the 112th Congress is scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 12 p.m.

Recent Senate Votes

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Agreed to (79-16, 5 Not Voting) Congress agreed to this short-term spending bill that funds government operations at 2010 levels through March 4, 2011. The president signed the bill into law on December 22, 2010. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio START Treaty Ratification - Vote Agreed to (71-26, 3 Not Voting) The Senate ratified this treaty with Russia that would reduce the size of each country’s nuclear arsenal by 30 percent. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (215-144, 74 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill overhauling the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory authority. The Senate passed the bill by voice vote on December 19, 2010. The president is expected to sign the bill into law. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (193-165, 75 Not Voting) Congress agreed to this short-term spending bill that funds government operations at 2010 levels through March 4, 2011. The president signed the bill into law on December 22, 2010. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act - Vote Passed (206-60, 168 Not Voting) Congress cleared this $4.2 billion measure for the president that will reopen the Victim Compensation Fund and make payments to people exposed to toxic material at Ground Zero. The Senate passed the measure by voice vote earlier in the day. The president is expected to sign the bill into law. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 12202010

December 20, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 Senate: Cloture Motion; DREAM Act Senate: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 House: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 House: Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: New START Treaty House: Continuing Appropriations Act

Recent Senate Votes

Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Agreed to (81-19) The Senate approved this bill extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that were due to expire at the end of 2010 for another two years. The bill also extends unemployment benefits for 13 months. The House gave final approval to the measure several days later. The president signed the bill into law shortly after House passage. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Cloture Motion; DREAM Act - Vote Rejected (55-41, 4 Not Voting) The Senate fell short of the votes needed to move forward on this bill that would provide a path to legal status for certain undocumented children brought into the U.S. illegally by their parents. The measure is unlikely to be brought up again in the 111th Congress. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Vote Agreed to (65-31, 4 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this bill repealing a 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving openly in the military. The president lobbied for repeal and is expected to sign the bill into law. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (250-175, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill repealing a 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving openly in the military. The Senate passed the bill several days later, clearing it for the president’s signature. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (277-148, 8 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that were due to expire at the end of 2010 for another two years. The bill also extends unemployment benefits for 13 months. The president signed the bill into law later in the day. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

New START Treaty - The Senate continues work on this treaty with Russia that would limit the size of each country’s nuclear arsenal. Continuing Appropriations Act - H.R.3082 Both chambers are expected to take up this continuing resolution to fund government operations through March 2011.

Final Opportunity to Comment on Innerbelt Bridge Aesthetic Details

Innerbelt Bridge Aesthetic Details Public Meeting Rescheduled for December 15 
Online Comment Period Extended through Wednesday 

CLEVELAND (2:36 PM, Monday, December 13, 2010) – Due to inclement weather, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has rescheduled tonight’s public meeting to present the public with the final aesthetic details to be applied to Cleveland’s new westbound Innerbelt Bridge.  Tonight’s meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pilgrim Church Fellowship Hall, 2592 W. 14th Street, Cleveland. 
  
The online comment period has also been extended until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15 to coincide with the rescheduled Public Meeting.  ODOT began seeking comments on its Web site on December 6.  Area residents are encouraged to log-on to Innerbelt.org to submit their preferences. 

Members of the public who visit the project Web site through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, or attend the Public Meeting, will be polled on very specific elements – including pier treatments, fence and lighting options, retaining wall materials and more – in order to determine a public preference for each specific element. 

Stakeholder groups, which include prominent local advocates, have met numerous times since the spring of 2006 in order to prescribe important aesthetic elements of the new bridge including scenic overlooks, open railings, new streetscapes and revamped overpasses and ramps.  The project also includes removing a portion of the Tremont bluff to increase stability and open additional green space adjacent to the river below. 

Public preferences will be presented to the City of Cleveland following Wednesday’s Public Meeting during a series of meetings.  Members of the public are also invited to attend special meetings of the Cleveland City Planning Commission on December 17 and January 7 in order to see the final choices.  Additional details will be forthcoming and made available on Innerbelt.org. 


Please see below: 

Meeting	Date & Time	Location
Public Meeting	December 13, 2010 5-8 p.m.	Pilgrim Church Fellowship Hall 2592 W. 14th Street
Cleveland City Planning Commission Meeting	December 17, 2010 9 a.m.-Noon	Cleveland Convention Center 500 Lakeside Avenue, Room 211

In September, the project was awarded to Walsh Construction and designer HNTB Ohio Inc. for a total bid amount of $287.4 million.  Using the unique design-build process in which the design and construction of the project are combined in a single contract, the team will complete substantial construction of the new westbound bridge during the fall of 2013 – nearly a year earlier than originally anticipated.
Construction is expected to begin during the spring of 2011.  Log-on to Innerbelt.org for more information. 

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 12132010

December 13, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Cloture Motion, Defense Authorization Act House: Continuing Resolution House: DREAM Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010

Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion, Defense Authorization Act - Vote Rejected (57-40, 3 Not Voting) The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on this bill authorizing defense expenditures for the 2011 fiscal year. The bill included a provision that would have repealed the "don’t ask, don’t tell" law. The bill is unlikely to move forward if it includes the "don’t ask" provision. This will be the first time in 49 years a defense authorization bill has not been cleared. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (212-206, 16 Not Voting) The House passed a long-term continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of fiscal year 2011 at fiscal year 2010 levels. The overall funding would remain $1.09 trillion, but billions of dollars in program funding would shift. The bill would also include an overhaul of food safety laws and expand Food and Drug Administration enforcement powers. It is unclear at this time whether the Senate will take up this measure. The current continuing resolution expires December 18, 2010. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio DREAM Act - Vote Passed (216-198, 20 Not Voting) The House passed this measure that would provide a path to legal status for certain undocumented children brought into the U.S. illegally by their parents. Shortly before the vote, the House voted to replace the language of a bill further along in the legislative process with the language of the DREAM Act. The Senate may take up the bill the week of December 13. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - H.R.4853 This bill is being used as the vehicle to extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts. The Senate is scheduled to begin procedural votes this week.L

Repost from Crain's:

Trustees of Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland approve new, $26.7 million home

By SCOTT SUTTELL


4:30 am, November 2, 2010

Directors of the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland this morning voted unanimously to proceed with construction of a $26.7 million home for the institution in the Uptown development in University Circle.

Groundbreaking for the building should take place in December. MOCA Cleveland by fall 2012 expects to open the building, which is designed by Farshid Moussavi of Foreign Office Architects in London.

“We are gratified by the significant progress we have made thanks to generous financial support from our board and our community,” said MOCA Cleveland executive director Jill Snyder in a statement.

“As of today, our building project budget of $26.7 million is fully funded, including $5.5 million in New Market Tax Credits, which will go toward MOCA's endowment,” she said.

Ms. Snyder said fundraising efforts are continuing in an effort to raise an additional $4.85 million to reach MOCA Cleveland's project goal.

The four-story, 34,000-square-foot building at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road will be 42% larger than MOCA Cleveland's current leased space at 8501 Carnegie Ave. The structure's main exhibition gallery will be on the fourth floor.

A description of the building's design on the MOCA Cleveland web site indicates the new museum's façade will be clad primarily in mirror-finish black Rimex stainless steel to “reflect its urban surroundings, changing in appearance with differences in light and weather.”

Window glazing “will be tinted to assimilate with the reflective skin so that during the day the building will read as a unified volume, while at night interior lights will create a dynamic pattern on the dark surface,” the museum says.

A rendering of the design for the new Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland building. Photo credit: MOCA Cleveland

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 12062010

December 6, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act House: Continuing Resolution House: Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 House: Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: DREAM Act of 2010 Senate: 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 Senate: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2010 House: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act House: Continuing Resolution

Recent Senate Votes

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (73-25, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to overhaul the nation's food safety rules. Shortly after passage, it was pointed out the bill contains revenue raising provisions and the constitution requires bills that raise revenue to originate in the House. At this time, the strategy to move the bill forward was unclear. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (239-178, 16 Not Voting) The House passed a continuing resolution that funds government operations through December 18, 2010. This is the second CR since the 2011 fiscal year began on October 1, 2010. None of the annual spending bills have been completed yet. The Senate gave final approval to the resolution on December 2, 2010. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (264-157, 13 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this ten year, $4.5 billion bill that would increase spending on child nutrition programs. The bill now goes to the president. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) - Vote Passed (333-79, 21 Not Voting) The House voted to censure Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) for violating House ethics rules. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

DREAM Act of 2010 - S.3992 The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill that would create a path to citizenship for some children of illegal immigrants. 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - H.R.847 The Senate is expected to take up this House-passed bill establishing a medical program and reopening a relief fund for individuals exposed to debris from the September 11 terrorist attacks. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2010 - S.3991 This Senate bill would extend collective bargaining rights to public safety workers in certain states. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - S.510 The House may also work on the food safety bill. Continuing Resolution - The House may take up a continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of the 2011 fiscal year.

Neighborhood Connections Grant Recipients, Fall 2010

Neighborhood Connections Grant Recipients 

Round 16 - Fall 2010 

Listed below are grant recipients from our most recent funding cycle. Ninety-three groups and organizations were funded totaling $325,000.

Buckeye 

Arts of Peace received $5,000 to support their work with youth in the Buckeye community through their arts program. 

Delta Sigma Theta Inc. received $2,500 for their program, EMBODI, which was created to "uplift, embrace and challenge our young male youth through collaborative programming with experts in the community." 

East End Neighborhood House's program, Sistah's Helping Sistah's, was awarded $5,000 to establish Parent Training Workshops "to promote and support effective parent practices." Arts of Peace received $5,000 to support their work with youth in the Buckeye community through their arts program. 

Full Gospel Evangelistic Center received $2,500 to support their music instruction and performance program, "You Are Not Alone," for the benefit of children in the Buckeye neighborhood. 

Cedar Central 

The East 73rdStreet Block Club was awarded $5,000 to enhance the work they have already done with their Kaboom! Playground. Funds will be used for lighting, signage, maintenance, and to hire an instructor to work with youth on the street. 

JR Productions received $4,000 to introduce teens to media arts, including videography, video composition, video editing, and photo journalism. Partnering with Foluke Cultural Arts, the program is designed to provide hands on instruction for students. Working with students in Central. 

St. John AME received $5,000 to fund an after school tutoring programthat offers one on one assistance to students three days per week during the school year.

Clark Metro 

Saint Rocco School received $5000.00 for its Music Outreach to Seniors program. Students will work with a professional musician to develop performance skills and build self esteem, while participating in musical performances for Clark Metro area senior citizens. 

Cudell 

The Denison Avenue United Church of Christ received $5000 for the Denison Rising Hope Arts Program in the Cudell community. The funds will be used to purchase and install studio mirrors and buy tables and chairs to equip the multipurpose room for community activities, movement program and drumming classes. An inaugural event will be held to welcome the community into the new space.

MidEast Cudell Judo will receive $4065 to refurbish the dojo mat surfaces. The replacement mats will ensure the safety of participants and competitors during classes and tournaments. The club has existed for 32 years and is open to youth, seven years old to senior citizens. 

Wavenezia, Inc.of the Cudell neighborhood will again hold the Urban KutzHair and Health Fair. $2,500will be granted to support a health fair that includes free health screenings and consultations with health providers. Along with music, food and haircuts there will also be other community service providers to share their information. 

Detroit Shoreway 

"Building Good Self Esteem" will be held in Detroit Shoreway through A Touch of Class. Young ladies ages 12 to 18 will participate in role playing, experiential learning, hands on activities and group discussions. They will address many issues including education, employment and self respect. A $2000 grant will be used to for guest presenters, field trips and supplies for projects. 

Detroit Shoreway's Bridge Brigadewas awarded $2000 for their community garden. The group intends to purchase gardening equipment and tools for gardeners to use, ensuring that all who are interested have the tools they need. Not only will the garden beautify a large swath of vacant land, it will provide healthy food and a place for neighbors to gather and socialize. 

Community Service Alliance(CSA) provides support and services to people moving out of homelessness. They will be reaching into the community to invite the neighborhood, area nonprofits and businesses in Detroit Shoreway to meet the residents. $5000 was granted to support a series of community meals to engage community stakeholders in relationship building with the CSA community members. 

The annual Community Holiday Party 2010will be held by the Gordon Square Residents Association. Over the last two years, attendance at this Detroit Shoreway event has increased. They expect the trend to continue due to economic challenges. A grant of $2000 was awarded to ensure that volunteers a able to give every young child who attends a gift bag. 

Inner City Youth Leadership Development is a project of Detroit Shoreway's Cub Scout Pack 109. Comprised of a diverse and low income group of boys (and parents) dedicated to helping boys become upstanding citizens and community leaders. A grant of $5000 will be used to ensure that every Scout is able to receive materials, awards earned and participate in all Scout activities. 

A diverse and creative group of concerned neighbors in the Detroit Shoreway area called Lots of Love will be implementing a pilot vacant lot beautification project. A rain garden will be installed, paths lain of reclaimed bricks and other materials from deconstructed properties and a chain link fence will receive some decorative elements to improve its appearance. The group received a grant of $3700 to begin this model project. 

The Renee Jones Empowerment Center is regularly staffed by volunteers who reach out to engage street workers to help them leave that lifestyle. $3700 was awarded to this Detroit Shoreway organization to continue to alleviate prostitutionand raise awareness on human trafficking in the Cleveland community.

Downtown 

The Downtown Farmers' Market at Public Square was funded $5,000 to start Cleveland Cooks, which will offer a series of free cooking classes to promote fresh, local food offerings hosted by "All-Star Chefs." 

Fish & Loaves received $2,390 to provide meals to the homeless in the downtown area of Cleveland. 

Fairfax 

Daughters of the Nile Drill Team located in the Fairfax area received $500 for the purchase of supplies for drill team competitions. The purpose of this program is to promote teamwork, confidence and leadership building skills for girls 9-18 years of age. 

Fairfax Inter-Organizational Network in the Fairfax neighborhood received a grant for $5000 to engage residents and organizations in a project aimed at addressing social inclusion. Residents and other community members will yield handmade “Fairfax Pride” quilts depicting a visual collage of the history and culture of the community. 

Muslim Womens Association was awarded $2529 to provide basic computer literacy classes for the Fairfax community. Instruction will be taught by members of the group with each member concentrating on a specific topic, for word, excel, power point and the internet. 

Glenville 

Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center received $5,000 to implement the Read to Succeed program that will help youth and their families (ages 9 through 13) to improve their reading comprehension while also building their leadership skills in the community. 

The Black Catholic Forum received $3,150 to host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration on the grounds of St. Aloysius-St. Agatha Parish in Glenville. 

The Glenville Jazz Notes project will be implemented in the Glenville neighborhood. Formulated by Most Valuable Purpose (MVP), a professional jazz musician will work with youth and teach music lessons. $2000 was awarded to purchase instruments and after school snacks to youth in the program. 

The Glenville Summer Basketball League was awarded $5,000 to organize a basketball league for youth in the area. Over 200 youth participate in the program each summer. 

In the H.O.O.D. Foundation was awarded $4,000 to support their Each One, Teach One mentoring program. Funds from this grant will help fund field trips, food, leadership and team building workshops, and a youth summit at the end of the year. 

Keepers of the Culture and Northern Wind received $4,825 to host free self defense and health awareness classes for women and their children in the Glenville neighborhood. 

Hough 

Faith Community Supportive Services in the Hough was awarded $4000 for the “2nd Chance Youth Program.”  This educational program serves as an alternative to incarceration at the Juvenile Court Detention Center for at-risk youth. 

Neighborhood Solutions, Inc. in the Hough neighborhoodwas awarded $2175 to transform three vacant land banks into an urban vineyard.  Hands on training will be provided to individuals returning home from a period of incarceration thus providing work opportunities for the community. 

Nubian Link, Inc. in the Hough neighborhoodwas awarded $2840 for an Employment Educational Life Skills program designed to teach youth 12-15 years of age a sense of responsibility in doing constructive things outside of normal school hours.  The program will address self-esteem issues, enhancing social skills and developing a positive work ethic. Youth will develop work experiences within the community for which they will receive stipends. 

Ruth’s Journey Women Empowerment Movement in theHough neighborhoodwas awarded $1348 to provide a series of job fairs and job readiness workshops based in the community. The purpose of the workshops is to provide job skills to neighborhood residents while they fill potential job openings within the community. 

Ward 7 Safety Committee located in the Hough neighborhoodreceived $3761 for a Foot Patrol Neighborhood Paint project. The purpose of the program is to create awareness and reinforce safety within the neighborhood.  Vacant and boarded homes in the community have been hand selected for beautification.  Residents of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in painting the boards on vacant homes making them less susceptible to vandalism. 

Kamm’s Corners 

The Parent Teacher Council of the Riverside School in Kamm’s Corner received $2365.00 to help form the Riverside Kiwanis Builders Club Service Corp. Students in grades 6-8 will perform a variety of community service projects from yard maintenance to helping keep the neighborhood trash and litter free. This program will help build students’ character and develop leadership skills. 

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland –West Park/Fairview Branch received $3556.00 for use by its West Park Tsunamis Swim Team. The Tsunamis are a community swim team open to area youth ages 3-17. Funds will be used to purchase updated equipment that will enable youth to have a greater sense of pride in their swim facility. 

Lee Harvard 

The Lee-Harvard Merchant Association received $5,000 to build the organizational capacity of the association and ignite the efforts of their three workgroups. 

Lee-Seville-Miles Citizens Council was awarded $5,000 for their youth program, "See You at the Top!" The program will use the fundsto expose minority youth to sports such as down-hill skiing, rock-climbing, running and tennis.

Mt. Pleasant 

Coalition for a Better Life received $2,500 to put on a weekly Art 4 Peace after-school program for children of all ages and their parents.  Twice a week meetings will last throughout the school- year and include practice in drawing, painting, drama, craft-making, and a Rites of Passage class which will focus on cultural history, self-awareness, and the importance of family and community.  

The Melzer Avenue Street Club received $4,100 to provide a youth construction apprenticeship training in electrical work.  The program will focus on teaching job readiness, work ethic, small business development, and basic construction skills through on-the-job training with professionals and practice doing minor repair work in their neighborhood.  

Moonpuppy6Ink received $2,500 to purchase art supplies for the Tag-A-Long Arts & Crafts program.  The traveling art center will bring different generations together at the same table to create original crafts and works of art.  The process will build partnerships between youth and seniors and encourage positive and constructive ways to work with one another on projects people can be proud of.  

Real Action thru Civic Engagement received $2,720 for the Public Display of Art & Activism program.  This unique program will teach young people not only a variety of dance styles, but also how to use dance to release emotions, teach history, and promote healing in the community.  

Sanctuary Childcare and Enrichment Center received $1,200 to purchase equipment for their Playground for the People.  They will be transforming a vacant lot into a community park, providing a much needed safe recreation area for children and families in their Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. 

Thea Bowman Center received $4,500 for their after-school program Peace Through Action and Knowledge.  The program will combine directed physical activities, dance, yoga, and music with academic tutoring to offer a safe and engaging environment to young students.  Groups, led by both staff and trained youth assistants, will focus on enhancing physical and mental health, lowering stress levels, and improving academic achievement.  

Wake Up and Live Actors’ Studio received $3,000 to provide “A New You for a New Life” workshops that will address self-sufficiency and unemployment through creative entrepreneurship.  The program will engage young men and women in improving communication and interpersonal skills, adopting job-search and interview techniques, and 

promoting personal development through practice and training.  

North Collinwood 

Arts Collinwood received $5,000 for an Intergenerational/Mentoring Connections program as part of their Public Art Portfolio Project.  Funding will be used to bring a professional ceramic artist in for a four-week creative residency, where students will work cooperatively to design, produce, and install a public art project in a neighborhood park.  

Corsica Community Garden received $2,500 to expand their garden project to include more raised beds, shade trees for gathering areas, flowers, and new benches.  The expansion is part of an effort to strengthen a partnership with senior residents as Manor Care Nursing Home and encourage further neighborhood pride, participation, and cooperation.   

The Euclid Beach Adopt-A-Beach Team received $1,334 to purchase and install new trash and recycling bins as part of their clean-up and beautification efforts at Euclid Beach.  Volunteers will continue monthly-clean up efforts as the project seeks to promote valuing the community’s health and public spaces.    

New Life Gardeners received $5,000 to develop improvements on their public garden in the North Collinwood neighborhood.  Funds will be used to develop raised beds, create a resting and healing space for residents, install a wooden shed for shared equipment storage, and enhance overall beautification and use, critical in this blighted corner of the neighborhood.  

The North Collinwood Thundercats Youth Organization received $4,939 for the neighborhood’s All-Star Cheerleading Squad.  Funds will be used to purchase new uniforms and prepare the squad for community performances and competitions.  The on-going project will provide engaging activities for youth, promoting teamwork, collaboration, community involvement, and personal development. 

Ohio City 

Cleveland Artists Activo has been awarded $3600.00 to teach glass-blowing and life-skills to under-advantaged vocational high school students in the Ohio City neighborhood. 

Friends of GreenwoodPark received $1500.00 to assist with the planning of various community events to be held at Greenwood Park in Ohio City. The group will hold a series of family and youth centered activities including weekly ice cream socials during the summer and Halloween events. 

MetroHealth Friends of Mothers & Infants received $4870.00 for its stroller and portable crib program. The program will provide quality baby equipment to needy families of Ohio City.  

The Ohio City Merchants Association will receive $3,500.00 for a neighborhood beautification project. Funds will be used to purchase festive holiday decorations which will be displayed along the W. 25thStreet corridor. 

The Ohio City Newsletter Committee will receive $1650.00 to help increase the circulation of its Ohio City Newsletter. This free, resident published newsletter communicates vital information on community happenings and services. 

Support To At Risk Teens (START) was awarded $4940.00 to implement a youth leadership program. The program seeks to empower youth to create positive change in their communities. Teens will receive extensive training that will enable them to work with youth organizations throughout the city to improve the overall quality of programs aimed at Cleveland youth. 

Old Brooklyn –Brooklyn Centre 

The Brooklyn Centre Naturalists received $3,313 to design and plant a community garden in partnership with local community organization Art House.  The project will include an education program for 3rdgrade students about gardening and the local landscape, as well as an arts component led by project partner, Art House.  The year-round activities seek to forge partnerships in providing the community with opportunities for arts, education, family 

connection, and quality time through hands-on activities.  

The Old Brooklyn Bicycling Group received $4,025 to organize and host the Pedal for Prizes event in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood.  The event sends bicycle riders out with a map to collect raffle tickets from a variety of places that exemplify the neighborhood.  Prizes are awarded at the end of the day, but the real winners are the variety of bicyclers, merchants, civic groups, and families from all over Cleveland that get to learn about the area and enjoy what it offers.   

The Red Hat Rubies received $3,500 to enroll their participants in the local Senior Olympics. Funds will be used for transportation, t-shirts, transportation, and supplies for the older adults participating in the program. 

St. Clair Superior 

EMS Rams Youth Football was awarded $3,000 toward the cost of new uniforms and helmets.  

The Institute Life Everlasting received $2,500 to provide their Foods for Life Cooking classes in the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood.  Classes will encourage participants to take control of their health by demonstrating healthy cooking techniques, providing recipes, and exploring preventative health.  Beyond cooking, classes will help participants create better shopping habits and develop appropriate exercise routines.  

ICONS (Individuals Collectively Overcoming Negative Situations) received $2,500 for the "Transformation PLUS Intervention" program at East Technical High School during the 2010- 2011 school year. 

Lazarus Community Development Corporation was awarded $2,500 for their youth program, "Rise Conflict Resolution," in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood. 

St. Philip Neri's Senior Adult Program received $2,520 to support program activities for both senior citizens and the intergenerational Young Parent program. 

Shaker Square 

Forest City Church received $1,200 to purchase and install new trees as part of their landscaping and beautification project along South Moreland Boulevard in the Ludlow-Shaker Square neighborhood.  The community-building project brings together a diverse group of residents to celebrate and build upon community strengths.  

Visionary Development received $4,000 to create the Women of Vision Support and Self-Help Group.  The project will consist of weekly group sessions that promote a sense of self-worth and confidence in women who are in transitional living situations and those at risk of becoming homeless, incarcerated, abused, or excluded.  The project seeks to reunite families and empower the community through personal development, education, and support.  

Slavic Village 

Bring Back the 70s Block Club received $4,900 to create a pocket park on their street in the Aetna-Union neighborhood of Slavic Village. The park will include two stone seat walls, public art, plants, and trees. 

Broadway United Methodist Church in Slavic Village was awarded $4661 for a support activity program as an alternative to suspension.  The program will offer assistance to students ages 12-17 who need additional help with homework through the use of updated educational software.  Topics of discussion will include dealing with peer pressure, self-esteem, drug abuse and bullying.  

East 63rdStreet Block Club located in the Slavic Village area, received $2130 for a beautification project.  Plants will be purchased for the flower barrels at E. 63rd and Heisley as a friendly entrance into the neighborhood.  Supplies will be used for the clean up and luncheon provided for all volunteers.  The program is designed to encourage residents and businesses in the community to work together toward a common goal and instill a sense of civic pride. 

The Fullerton Avenue Block Club received $3,024 for their Building a Safe Community initiative.  The project’s goal is to strengthen neighborhood spirit and enhance policy-community partnerships.  The ongoing partnership will culminate in two community events, the Slavic Village Bike-a-Thon and a Night Out Against Crime.  

Jordan Community Resource Center located in Slavic Village, received $5000 to continue their “Woman 2 Woman Mentorship/Life Skills” programfor female past offenders.  Past offenders are matched with community volunteer mentors for assistance in family reunification, self-development, self-sufficiency, and relationship skills. 

Morgana Little League Baseball in the Slavic Village neighborhoodreceived a grant for $5000 to replace baseball equipment such as helmets, mitts and catcher’s equipment that is broken or in poor condition. The league provides months of positive summer activities for youth including self discipline, how to be a team player, good sportsmanship conduct and commitment. 

Slavic Village Skateboarding in the Slavic Village was awarded $4340 to implement and expand a skateboarding program to increase awareness and community leadership. The program encourages positive activity and provides an outlet to introduce the sport of skateboarding to the community in an open space.  Lessons are currently provided to 15 youth per week. 

The Union Community Garden received $4,900 to make improvements to their Slavic Village neighborhood’s Green Oasis in the City.  Funds will go towards building raised beds, installing park benches, creating walking paths, and expanding the garden’s overall capacity for production and as a community gathering place. The project promotes further involvement ofresidents of every age and ability and enhances the pride people have for their neighborhood.  

South Collinwood 

Children at Risk was awarded $5,000 to offer etiquette instruction to youth in the South Collinwood neighborhood. 

The Freedom Empowerment Program received $3,780 to host a “movie review” program that will build critical thinking skills in youth, improve communication skills, and build lasting relationships between youth and adults in the neighborhood. 

Care Assisted Living was awarded $3,707to support families and people with developmental disabilities. Funds will be used to hold support group conversations for families who care for individuals with developmental disabilities and provide workshops to promote and enhance the skill levels of people with disabilities. 

Stockyards 

The Produce Peddler received $4755.00 for its community health project. This innovative project will use an “ice cream” truck to deliver fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to children in the Stockyards neighborhood. The project will also provide outreach to the community on nutrition, kid-friendly recipes, exercise, health screenings, community gardens and healthy living.  

The Village People Block Club was awarded $3985.00 to purchase snow removal equipment. Resident led safety patrols will keep sidewalks free of snow and help prevent slips and falls in this Stockyards neighborhood. 

Tremont 

The Mentor Castle Clark Block Club received $1237.00 to help improve the safety of their Tremont neighborhood. Funds will be used to purchase lighted door magnets which will help to visibly enhance the safety of the neighborhood. 

Union Miles 

Allen Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was awarded $5000 for an intergenerational literacy program in the Union Miles neighborhood.  Seventy-five children, grades K-12, will be tutored by seniors and parents in literacy, history, science, geography, and math. 

Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church received $4800 to expand their Union Miles Urban Reach tutoring and mentorship program.  The purpose of the program is to establish and strengthen relationships between students, parents and teachers.

K.N.O.W.L.E.D.G.E. Youth Organization located in the Union Miles area received$5000 to support the KNOWLEDGE Youth Core Team activities.  These youth leaders continue to connect with community leaders, educational institutions and the business community to create opportunities for civic involvement and activism. Participants will be active in the area’s 4-H Youth in Governance program, and the 9th Annual Community Awareness Connection Communities event. 

Nelson Avenue Street Club located in the Union Miles neighborhoodwas awarded $5000 to provide children with leadership workshops such as learning about social graces, networking and guest lecturers.  Children will also receive an opportunity to tour local landmarks such as the Cleveland Art Museum, Museum of Natural History and The Great Lakes Science Center.  Pens and notebooks will be provided for them to record their experiences and goals while enhancing their writing skills. 

Progress Street Club located in Union Mileswas awarded $1840 for a beautification project designed to strengthen the bond between residents and provide a new sense of neighborhood pride.  In May, 2011 American flags will line the East 116thStreet Corridor demonstrating patriotism while beautifying the community. 

Shaffer-Miles Community Garden in the Union Miles neighborhoodwas awarded $2800 for garden equipment. The equipment will enable the gardeners to become more self sufficient, increase food production and provide more donations to community residents, the Cleveland Food Bank and local pantries. 

University Circle 

East Cleveland Township Cemetery Foundation located in University Circle, received $3773 to install a gazebo that will include benches for visitors to sit and enjoy the park environment.  This project benefits the Little Italy neighborhood and all visitors to the cemetery. 

Mu Phi Epsilon was awarded $5000 toward a co-educational Dream, Believe, Achieve program committed to providing quality music and outreach to the University Circle community.  The purpose of the program is to promote leadership skills among high school students.  Participating students will be awarded small college scholarships based on their ability to combine personal skills and interests within the community. Emphasis will be placed on music and other expressive art forms. 

Westown 

The Halloran Park Summer Concert Club will be displaying banners along the streets of the Halloran Park in Westown. The banners will promote the annual concert series -days & times. They will receive $2000 to have the banners printed and installed for the2011 Summer Concert series. 

Active in the only public ice skating rink in Cleveland the Halloran Skating Club teaches residents of all ages to skate and sponsors an annual ice show. They have been grant $4500 to expand the skating program and provide speed skates to youth of the Westown neighborhood interested in trying the sport.

The Variety Village Block Club was awarded $1000 in support of their Solar Powered Motion Lights project. They will purchase and install solar powered lights to deter crime, boost a feeling of safety improving the quality of life in the Westown neighborhood. They hope that the will help to engage more residents to participate in the club and other neighborhood activities. 

Westown South Lorain Block club will receive a $2500 grant. Neighbors will come together to hold the Westown Winter Frolic event. Neighbors will come together to celebrate the holidays; make connections and share holiday gifts and fun. 

As a strategy to increase the visibility of businesses in Westown the West117th Street Merchants Association will be installing pole banners along W. 117th Street. Many of the merchants have been on the street for many years. $2000 was awarded to the Westown group to beautify the street and inform people traveling along the road about events and activities to promote the neighborhood and street.