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Men Who Wish to Change helps teens move from numbers to agents of change
by John Kay (Plain Press, June 2017) In America, our society loves a good success story…the ones that contain second and third chances for any individual. But when it comes to incarceration, it seems that a curtain of doubt and disbelief is held up for those same opportunities. In 2014, a program, Men Who Wish…
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Plans unveiled for new high school building at former Max Hayes site on Detroit Avenue
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, June 2017) At a May 24th community meeting, area residents and stakeholders received an update on the new west side high school planned for the former Max Hayes High School site on Detroit Avenue between W. 45th and & W. 49th streets. The meeting, held at St. Paul’s Community…
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Ohio City Incorporated seeks ways to make housing more affordable
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, June 2017) As part of its strategic plan, Ohio City Incorporated (OCI) is charged with finding a way to provide affordable housing in the neighborhood. OCI Executive Director Tom McNair says the easiest way to make affordable housing available in the neighborhood is through existing housing stock. He says…
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Greater Cleveland Congregations provides much needed moral voice
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, June 2017) Greater Cleveland Congregations has provided a much-needed moral voice challenging both Cleveland City Council and the Cuyahoga County Council to work with them to develop a fund to address the many needs of Clevelanders living in poverty. The group not only has given voice to the plight…
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Health coverage in jeopardy for 100’s of thousands of Ohioans
by Larry Bresler (Plain Press, June 2017) There has been much publicity about the fight to retain the Affordable Care Act commonly known as Obama Care including Medicaid Expansion. However, the state budget in Ohio currently being determined, is also reviewing Medicaid Expansion and there is a battle to pass it with without cutting people…
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