Cleveland Neighborhood Progress

We had to move our annual meeting inside because of the rain. You’ll find us at Saint Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Cathedral on Warren Road in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood. Need directions? Check it out on google here: https://lnkd.in/e3NN7eSj

The Application for the 2024 – 2025 Cohort of the Cleveland Equitable Development Initiative is live! Click the link below to access the application and eligibility requirements for the program. The Cleveland Equitable Development Initiative is a training program seeking to support developers of color through training, technical assistance, mentorship, networking, and pathways to financing. APPLY BY JULY 29th: https://lnkd.in/edBdbniw Capital African Partners Bank Greater Cleveland Partnership City of Cleveland - City Hall KeyBank Huntington National Bank Cleveland Foundation Bank of America NAIOP Northern Ohio #CLEEDI #GreaterCLE #Equitabledevelopment #Clevelanddevelopment #Communitydevelopment #Developersofcolor #CDFI #Cleveland

Earlier today, CNP launched its Middle Neighborhoods Initiative with its partners in government, in community development, and in philanthropy. We are so excited about this work and the impact it will have for communities like Collinwood, Lee Harvard, Old Brooklyn, and West Park. “Cleveland neighborhoods represent the full spectrum of development – from severely disinvested and in need of large- scale intervention on one hand, to market-driven and healthy on the other hand, where homes are in demand, where banks willingly lend, and where small businesses thrive on strong main streets,” explained Tania Menesse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, during the press event to launch this work. “In between those two polar opposites are Cleveland’s middle neighborhoods. They are strong neighborhoods by all counts, with longtime residents and homeowners who are deeply invested in their communities, and with main streets that have opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs. But these neighborhoods are also stagnant and in slow decline. Their condition is tenuous and uncomfortable. That is why we need to invest in them now, so that we don’t have to make bigger investments in the future.” Over the last year, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress worked with its partners at the State of Ohio, at the City of Cleveland, and in philanthropy to assemble nearly $11 million for an investment strategy that combines work on commercial corridors, or “main streets,” and strategic investments in housing acquisition and rehabilitation on “side streets.” Based on the City of Cleveland’s Neighborhood Typology Index, CNP will be focusing its investments in Cleveland’s middle neighborhoods, including Collinwood, Lee-Harvard, Old Brooklyn, and West Park.

WE ARE HIRING! Are you passionate about community development and nurturing Cleveland’s neighborhoods? Use the link below to explore our 2 new open positions! https://lnkd.in/ebaPPcRv #cleveland #careers #communitydevelopment #neighborhoods

Passionate about Cleveland's neighborhoods? Spend the summer exploring them, gaining valuable marketing experience, and contributing to meaningful community development! Role: Neighborhood Marketing Intern Location: Cleveland Duration: Summer 2024 Create engaging content, collaborate with community leaders, and make a real impact. Check out the details below and apply today! #Internship #Marketing #CommunityDevelopment #ClevelandJobs

Join us for #CLEReentryWeek2024 alongside Cuyahoga County, Urban League of Greater Cleveland and FAMICOS FOUNDATION on Tuesday the 23rd at North Star (1834 E. 55th St.) from 10am-1pm for the Ohio Justice Bus! 🚌 This mobile legal aid office and tech hotspot provides legal services at no cost to clients, parked as part of #CLEReentryWeek2024. Check out the link for more activities this week! https://lnkd.in/gYGu-YKp #CommunityDevelopment #RebuildingCommunity #Cleveland

To have a strong city, we need a strong workforce. It is important to us to elevate resources that provide opportunities to everyone!   Join us and Cuyahoga County for the Fresh Start Fair: Your Path to a Better Record, Employment, and Resources as part of #CLEReentryWeek2024.   Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024 Time: 1PM – 4PM Location: John F. Kennedy High School, 15111 Miles Ave.   This event aims to raise awareness and provide support to justice-involved individuals and their families. Don't miss out on the expungement clinic, job fair, and resources available to all Cuyahoga County residents.   Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gYGu-YKp   Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gEp_cbUw

The CDC Advancement & Resilience initiative was two years in the making in partnership with the CDCs. We are proud to be leading this new chapter in community development; https://lnkd.in/eMM5QwaQ

Our mission is clear. Cleveland's community development corporations are our priority. This year, the grants going to CDCs represent a new strategy of investing in the capacity of these organizations based on the needs and priorities of the neighborhoods they serve. View the $2M in investments going to CDCs beginning July 1, 2024 below. https://lnkd.in/gGMpjzcn

Calling all architects and firms! 🏠 Join our team in investing in Cleveland's middle neighborhoods through housing renovations. Your expertise is needed to stimulate the market and shape our communities' futures. Get involved today! https://lnkd.in/gG9FDyFP #Cleveland #Revitalization #Architecture #Opportunity AIA Cleveland