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revitalize blighted and underserved communities.
revitalize blighted and underserved communities.
Who We Are
Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. (BBC) is a non-profit community development corporation named for three civic leaders who made a profound impact on our community, Lonnie Burten, James Bell, and Charles V. Carr. Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. has been empowering residents and revitalizing blighted and underserved communities in Cleveland’s Central and Kinsman neighborhoods since 1990. BBC has now extended its service area to include the Buckeye-Shaker Square and Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhoods.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. has been empowering residents and revitalizing blighted and underserved communities in Cleveland’s Central and Kinsman neighborhoods since 1990. BBC has now extended its service area to include the Buckeye-Shaker Square and Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhoods.
RESIDENT RESOURCES
At BBC, we offer our residents various resources, with a focus on housing and community programs. Our goal is to foster knowledge of homeownership, wellness, youth opportunities, and more within the community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BBC focuses its efforts on economic development in two main areas: business development and commercial development. We pride ourselves on our work, uniting new and old business owners with industry knowledge, resources, funding, and more. In addition, our commercial development offers those same business owners the possibility of moving into their own spaces, furthering our local economy and providing jobs to the communities.
Donate
Will you help us Build a Brighter Community?
Make a tax deductible donation to support our work in the Buckeye-Shaker, Buckeye-Woodhill, Central and Kinsman neighborhoods.
Volunteer
Do you want an active role inneighborhood revitalization?
Sign up for our volunteer mailing list! We will notify you when volunteer opportunities become available.
Partner
Does your organization’s work complement BBC’s mission?
Let us know! We would love to have you to our office to discuss how we can work together.
Neighborhood Impact
Gwendolyn Garth, Local Artist
Gwendolyn Garth, a self-employed freelance artist, is from the Cedar Central neighborhood. Garth is the founder of Kings & Queens of Art, a grassroots artist collective that focuses on promoting art from presently and formerly incarcerated artists.
Garth operated an art Gallery in BBC’s Bridgeport Place between 2015-2017.
…I can be a catalyst in changing my neighborhood. My intent for the art gallery was to be a warm, inviting place. As soon as they [ community residents] come in they would be inspired.
Darrell Dobson, Resident of 23 Years
Darrell Dobson has lived in the Central/Kinsman neighborhood for 23 years. A passionate cycling advocate, Mr. Dobson has taken his passion for urban biking to a new level as a Healthy Eating, Active Living Ambassador at BBC. During the summer of 2018, Mr. Dobson organized community bike rides to five of Cleveland’s iconic institutions for neighborhood children:
The vision for Central Biking was to collect a group of kids and take them around Cleveland so that they can see the wonders of Cleveland…I hope that the children learn something from this and tell their other peers about the wonders of Cleveland.
Garden of Eleven Angels Spruce Up🌱 Join us for the Garden of Eleven Angels Spruce Up on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Clean up starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon, followed by light refreshments. Join us at 2205 Imperial Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120, for a wonderful day of community empowerment! To volunteer for this event register at https://wrlandconservancy.org/event/garden11angels-spruce-up-2024/.
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Third District Community Meetings Join the Cleveland Police Department, May 21, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Third District Community Meetings occur once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The meeting location is 4501 Chester Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103. We hope to see you there!
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Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment eBus The Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment eBus will be present on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodhill Station West, 9511 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH 44104. Come by and speak with a banker about financial decision tools, fraud, credit reports, bill payments, home ownership seminars, and more! For more information, please contact Dana Capers at [email protected].
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TOMORROW - Community Meeting! Join BBC tomorrow, May 8, 2024, for a community meeting! Please make plans to attend, this will be an opportunity for you to meet representatives from BBC! This meeting will be at 4 p.m., held at New Community Place's Community Room, 7700 Woodland Ave. For more information, contact Sharon at [email protected].
Book the Clean & Green Trailer today! Cleveland Neighborhood Progress's Clean & Green Trailer is open for booking! Free to groups of 5+ volunteers in the City of Cleveland. The trailer is available on weekdays, full weekends, and Monday pick-ups. The trailer is filled with landscaping tools you'll need for your beautification project. Clean up your community today by booking at clevelandnp.org/cleangreencleveland
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Merchants Meetings! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for an opportunity to network with other business owners in the area, hear experts discuss a variety of economic development opportunities, or share your own business needs or concerns. We offer in-person meetings in the Buckeye and Central/Kinsman areas. Additionally, we offer a virtual meeting that is open to any and all businesses. Join us as you navigate your business journey! Buckeye 11am - 12pm Buckeye Plaza 11461 Buckeye Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Central/Kinsman 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friendly Inn Settlement 2386 Unwin Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Virtual Meeting 9am - 10am http://tinyurl.com/ffkafwkt Go to the link above to join the meeting. For more information, contact LarKesha Burns at 216-353-4135 or [email protected].
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Garden of Eleven Angels Spruce Up🌱 Join us for the Garden of Eleven Angels Spruce Up on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Clean up starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon, followed by light refreshments. Join us at 2205 Imperial Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120, for a wonderful day of community empowerment! To volunteer for this event register at https://wrlandconservancy.org/event/garden11angels-spruce-up-2024/.
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Garden of Eleven Angels Spruce Up🌱 Join us for the Garden of Eleven Angels Spruce Up on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Clean up starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon, followed by light refreshments. Join us at 2205 Imperial Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120, for a wonderful day of community empowerment! To volunteer for this event register at https://wrlandconservancy.org/event/garden11angels-spruce-up-2024/.
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Stroll the Square Tomorrow! Join us on May 2, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as we stroll Shaker Square and discuss its future vision. Refreshments will be provided, and kids are encouraged to join! We hope to see you there and at future events!
Are you a first-time home buyer looking to pursue homeownership? Attend Key Bank's 3-day classes to learn more about: Financial Literacy What are credit reports/types of credit reports Mortgages and Loans Home Maintenance, inspections, insurance policies, burden relief options Class Dates: April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Class Location: Alpha Education Leadership Development Center 2820 East 116th St, Cleveland, OH For more information call, 216-256-6412.
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