Community

By Evelyn Rossman The Haven Home, a faith-based, nonprofit women’s shelter in the heart of Cleveland, provides housing, food, and education for homeless women and their young children. However, the Trump administration’s planned budget cuts to social programs could threaten the shelter’s ability to serve those most in need.  “It sometimes keeps me up at… Read more: Haven Home Helps Cleveland Women: Trump-Era Budget Cuts Could Undermine Its Mission

By Angela Hay At Squash the Beef in GlenVillage on East 105th Street, chef Kurtis Williams makes plate after eye-catching plate of delicious food while a relaxed DJ set plays in the dining area. On the menu are giant burgers, hand-cut fries, nuggets, and overstuffed sandwiches. He prepares the kind of hearty, filling meals you… Read more: Squash the Beef Serves Southern Comfort Food with a Plant-Based Twist

By Mary Kate McNamee True West Homes is a small nonprofit based in Cleveland, that helps individuals exiting homelessness get back on their feet. Founded by Sheri West in 2018, the organization remains under her leadership today, with West serving as executive director.   The Birth of a New Era West says she always wanted to… Read more: True West Homes: Small Nonprofit Making a Big Impact

By Ray’Chel Wilson, CFEI, CFT-I When Mariah T. Howard steps into a room, be it City Hall, a trade summit or a neighborhood gathering, she carries Cleveland with her. Not just as her hometown, but as a living example of what’s possible when local roots meet global ambition. As chief innovation officer for the National… Read more: Not Just Local—Limitless: How Cleveland’s Port and People Are Fueling Economic Freedom

By Michael Patterson From June 9 to June 13, former Euclid High School Cheerleading Captain Deazhia Williams’ cheer camp provided middle school and high school cheerleaders with insights on leadership and improving their skills. While dancing for Virginia State University, Williams earned ALL CIA 23’-’24 and Best Female Athlete of the Year 23’-’24. She was… Read more: From College Cheerleader to Mentor: Deazhia Williams Leads with Spirit