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Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization celebrates annual meeting

by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, March 2018)     Speaking at the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization (DSCDO) annual meeting, Ward 15 Councilman Matt Zone stressed the importance the neighborhood organization places on economic and racial equity, and affordable housing. Over 300 people gathered at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School cafeteria on February 22, … Continue reading →

Councilwoman Jasmin Santana shares motivations for running for City Council at Faith Swearing In Ceremony

by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, March 2018)     Ward 14 Councilwoman Jasmin Santana, the first female Hispanic to be elected to Cleveland City Council, was sworn in at a Faith Swearing In, Ceremony held in the Family Ministry Center on Fulton Road, on February 23, 2018. Following the swearing in by Rev. Eliezer Negrón of … Continue reading →

Metro West’s first membership drive kicks off at annual celebration

by Rachel Napolitano (Plain Press, March 2018)     At Metro West’s annual celebration, amid the awards and annual address of accomplishments, the organization serving Brooklyn Centre, Clark-Metro, and Stockyard neighborhoods announced it has become its own independent non-profit organization. Keisha Gonzàlez, Metro West Community Development Office’s managing director, announced that through March 31st, 2108, Metro … Continue reading →

Beyond Outlets’ Love Yourself Program

Legal Aid to pick up some services as Cleveland Tenants Organization closes

(Plain Press, March 2018) Due to declining financial support, the Cleveland Tenants Organization (CTO) ceased operations in February. CTO served the Cleveland community providing tenant and landlord education and advocacy for affordable, fair and quality rental housing since its founding in 1975. Effective February 5th, 2018, the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland began covering the … Continue reading →

Paid parking begins at West Side Market lot

(Plain Press, March 2018)     Paid parking at the West Side Market parking lot began on February 27th. The City of Cleveland announced that the first 90 minutes of parking will be free during the hours of 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. The parking lot will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a … Continue reading →

Cleveland Public Library begins multiyear capital project

LORAIN BRANCH WORK UNDERWAY NOW – JEFFERSON & CARNEGIE WEST TO FOLLOW (Plain Press, March 2018)     As Cleveland Public Library approaches its 150th anniversary, the Library is embarking on an ambitious, multiyear capital project to ensure its neighborhood branch libraries can continue to function as safe, inclusive, and sustainable environments. The first phase of … Continue reading →

Plain Press 2018 Community Guide

               2018 Plain Press Community Guide EMERGENCY NUMBERS Bellefaire JBC Homeless & Missing Youth 24/7 Hotline http://www.saveCLEkids.org……….….. 570-8010 Fire • Police • Medical………………………………………….911 Poison Control Center……………..…….1-800-222-1222 Frontline Services 24/7 Crisis Hotline   ….……623-6888 http://www.frontlineservice.org RTA Police………………………………………. 566-5163 United Way First Call for Help …..436-2000 ……or…..211   ABUSE Adult Abuse … Continue reading →

March 2018 Community Board

COMMUNITY BOARD MARCH 2018 The Plain Press Community Board is a listing of a variety of free activities and resources for neighborhoods served by the Plain Press. Printing for it is sponsored by Organize! Ohio through donations from readers and supporters. ADDICTION ADDICTION RESOURCE CENTER (The ARC Portal), an online tool to help Ohioans struggling … Continue reading →

March 2018 Issue of the Plain Press

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