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April 16th, 2012 by pkennedyCalling all Volunteers!
April 3rd, 2012 by pkennedyVolunteer in Central and Kinsman with BBC in a diverse array of opportunities over the next 3 months!
If you’re looking to volunteer over the next few months in Central or Kinsman, look no futher. We have openings for volunteers on mulitple days, for multiple events including:
- Support for the Ward 5 Festival and Parade in June
- Vacant Land projects in the Urban Agriculture Innovation zone in July
- Neighborhood Revitalization Projects in Lower-Kinsman in June
- Park Creation and Mural Painting in Central in April
and many more!
If you would like to volunteer in these or any other local activities in Central or Kinsman we would love to hear from you! If you have a project in need of volunters please let us know!
For more information, or to sign up to volunteer: Call Patrick Kennedy @ (216) 341-1455 or email pkennedy@bbcdevelopment.org.
It’s Summer Jobs Season!
March 30th, 2012 by pkennedySince 1982 Y.O.U. has helped youth, 14-18 find summer jobs. As of right now, Y.O.U. has about 500 openings for summer jobs in a number of programs, mainly in the City of Cleveland.
Registration Starts Online: Monday April 2, 2012 at 12 Noon
Last Day to Register: Monday April 30, 2012 at 12 Noon
You must register online to be eligible for a Summer Job! www.youthopportunities.org
Information you must have before sitting at a computer to complete registration: 1. Social Security Number 2. Email Address 3. Emergency Contact Information Note: Only one registration will be accepted for each youthPlease start now to get these documents in order – don’t wait until you are called!
Note: Youth 14 or 15 must also have a work permit that requires physician’s certification, so be ready to
schedule a doctor appointment.
Questions?
Visit the website at www.youthopportunities.org and check out the Frequently Asked Questions or call 216-776-3900 for recorded information.
Witness Black History Live This Saturday!
March 29th, 2012 by Joy JohnsonJoin BBC for our 5th Annual Black History Live Event, Saturday March 31, 2012. The event will take place at Carl and Louis Stokes Central Academy at E. 40th St & Central Ave in Cleveland at 12:00 pm. Refereshmenst will be provided.
See attached flyer for more info or call BBC at 216-341-1455
Neighborhood Connections Kickoff Celebration
March 14th, 2012 by pkennedyJoin Neighborhood Connections as we celebrate community and unveil new opportunities in Greater University Circle.
Thursday, March 22nd 6-9 p.m.
@
1501 E. 105th St. Cleveland, OH 44106
The evening will be a one-of-a-kind celebration and kickoff party for Neighborhood Connections’ role in building communities of aspiration. Join us and find out what we mean by this term, plus:
-Take an interactive tour of our work in Greater University Circle
-Experience community engagement in action and add your own experience to what works
-Celebrate community-building rock stars!
-Reveal the jewels and assets others should know about your community
-Get to know a Famicos Heritage Lane Historic Home from the inside out
-Appetizers will be served
*Please RSVP by March 16th to 216.229.0555 or lsylvia@neighborhoodconnections.org
(if you cannot join us, you will be missed but not forgotten)
CMSD Rally for Excellence at East Tech High School
March 6th, 2012 by pkennedy“Race to the Top” a collaborative effort between CMSD and CTU Presents:
CMSD RALLY FOR EXCELLENCE
March 31, 2012
@
East Tech High School
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A Celebration of Choices and Partnerships
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Nationally Renowned Author & Youth Advocate Wes Moore
book signing afterward
Transportation, Student Assignments & other information tables
FREE breakfast & lunch
FREE RAFFLE -
technology & educational items
Student performances, showcasing “Excellence”
Community-wide celebration of CMSD Partners & Excellence
Showcase of CMSD’s high-performing schools
Exhibits of partners supporting CMSD schools & neighborhoods
Final stop of “Choice Bus” four-day CMSD tour
“On the Spot” enrollment in CMSD schools
1380 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
• 216.574.8065 • www.cmsdnet.net
Urban Agriculture and Local Food Grants Workshop
March 6th, 2012 by pkennedyCONGRESSWOMAN MARCIA L. FUDGE
Hosts an Urban Agriculture and Local Food Grants Workshop
MARCH 13, 2012
12:00PM-4:00PM
@
Collinwood Recreation Center
16300 Lakeshore Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44110
Workshops & Resources By:
Farm Credit Council
USDA, Natural Resources & Conservation Services
USDA, Farm Service Agency
Ohio State University Extension
Ohio Farm Bureau
& More
For more information please call Ariella Brown: (216) 522-4900
email: ariella.brown@mail.house.gov
Be a Part of the Energy $avers Pilot Program!
March 6th, 2012 by pkennedyAre you a home-OWNER in the city of Cleveland?
BBC can help you cut your energy consumption by up to 50%!
The Cleveland Energy $avers Program, which is sponsored by the City of Cleveland, in cooperation with Cleveland Housing Network (CHN) and Cleveland Action to Support Housing (CASH), is offering Cleveland homeowners the opportunity to reduce their utility bills and increase efficiency on their homes. It is a LIMITED-TIME energy saving program that will provide extremely low-cost energy assessments and provide discounts up to 40% on home improvements. Qualifying homeowners can finance deeply discounted improvements with a special low interest improvement loan through CASH.
GET STARTED TODAY!
Call the Cleveland Energy $aver Team at 216-672-3535
to schedule your home assessment.
REMEMBER, this offer is FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!
Foreclosure Prevention Resource Fair
March 6th, 2012 by pkennedyThur., March 15, 2012
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
FREE counseling and mortgage help.
Get advice from HUD-approved housing counselors.
Help available to owner-occupant homeowners will include:
Restoring Stability Program
Federally funded mortgage assistance administered by Ohio’s Housing Finance Agency.
•Up to $25k benefits for qualified borrowers •Full mortgage payment for up to 15 monthsServicer Administered Mortgage Assistance Programs
Federally created modification program (HAMP) and servicer in-house programs
•Cover variety of options for struggling homeowners—including both home retention and liquidation options •Temporary reduced payment plans for those without steady and permanent income •Short sale and deed in lieu programs for those who requiring a graceful exitLatest available information of landmark $25 billion servicer abuse settlement.
For select homeowners the settlement is intended to provide:
•Modifications with principal reduction •Refinances for underwater borrowers •Cash payments to those whose homes were lost to foreclosure between January, 2008 and December, 2011Special Guest:
Councilwoman Yvonne Conwell, Cuyahoga County Council – District 7
For more information call 216-361-0718 or
visit www.esop-cleveland.org.
Presented by: ESOP, The City of Cleveland, and Ward 9 Councilman Kevin Conwell
Searching for Leaders for the Central and Buckeye Garden Networks
March 6th, 2012 by pkennedyAre you a gardener living in the Central or Buckeye area?
Want to learn more about gardening?
Want to share tips and resources with other gardeners?
