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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
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Every neighborhood in Cleveland deserves to thrive. We strengthen the community development ecosystem that makes it happen.

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Now is a great time to support Near West Recreation, which provides affordable sports for youth in eight neighborhoods! Sponsor a team or join the fun at Casino Night on Feb. 7: nearwestrecreation.teamsnapsites.com/getinvolved/...
January 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
St. Clair Superior Development gave its small businesses a boost in December! The team launched "Savor St. Clair Superior" week and a restaurant guide book, which you can explore here: www.stclairsuperior.org/visit/#ameni...
December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"Street Supplies" is a materials library provided by NOACA. It's free to borrow paint, bike racks, street furniture, and planters for your street design project! More info: www.noaca.org/community-as...
December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Cold weather is not keeping this facade work from moving forward at W 130th & Lorain! We recently approved this investment through our Middle Neighborhoods Initiative with partner Jefferson-Puritas West Park CDC to improve the street's appearance and small business spaces.
December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Economic development professionals, we're bringing your next Grow America training to Cleveland in February. The one-week intensive ED201 Business Credit Analysis will extend your financial basics into real-world underwriting with fixed asset and Permanent Working Capital (PWC) packages.
December 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"AsiaTown Taste & Care" is a campaign by MidTown Cleveland to feed neighbors while supporting small businesses that are struggling! Your donations provide hot meals for Clevelanders who visit the Hunger Network's MidTown Market.

💛 Donate: secure.givelively.org/donate/midto...
December 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We're welcoming new businesses to Shaker Square! Be part of our investments in this community and the Greater Buckeye neighborhood's future: shakersquare.com/leasing/?utm...
December 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We've brought Grow America's training for economic development professionals to Cleveland – so sign up now for the next 3 courses! Congrats on a 100% pass rate for our November group in Economic Development Finance 101.

Details and sign-up: airtable.com/app5NDIGnmI1...
December 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We're launching a Board Leadership Institute for the community development network in 2026! Board chairs and leaders will learn together to strengthen their organization's governance, capacity, and sustainability. Learn more and apply at www.clevelandnp.org.
December 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We so enjoyed hosting Sparkle on Shaker Square – picture-perfect with the snow! This is a magical place all holiday season, so come treat yourself in the Greater Buckeye neighborhood. ❄️

Thank you to all our partners in uplifting Shaker Square for its bright future!
December 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We celebrated our Neighborhood Marketing Working Group's accomplishments together with local food and drinks at the amazing MidTown Collaboration Center! Plus we made BIG plans to promote all the neighborhoods in 2026. 🩷 Follow along at LoveClevelandNeighborhoods.com.
November 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tree planting is ongoing work by CDCs. Here are tree teams from St. Clair Superior Development (70+ plantings this year) and Slavic Village Development (100+ plantings this year)! 🌳
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This month marks 5 years of Tania Menesse's leadership as our President & CEO. 👏 Thank you Tania for your vision and impact in that time!
November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
DID YOU KNOW: We've hosted 25+ community events this year at Shaker Square as its co-owner with Burten, Bell, Carr Development. ✨UP NEXT is Sparkle on the Square, our holiday lighting celebration on Friday the 28th!
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
At its annual neighborhood summit, Jefferson-Puritas West Park CDC kicked off its exciting "GROW" planning effort! With its community, the team is shaping the future of housing, business corridors, and public spaces. Learn more: jeffersonpuritas.org/grow/
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Please spread the word: @cityofcleveland.bsky.social is looking for "Snow Heroes" to volunteer for seniors! www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/de...
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Congrats to MidTown Cleveland, Inc. on their successful Annual Meeting! Their event was themed "Welcome Home" and featured the neighborhood's newest housing and amenities, a Hough Arts & Culture panel, and more.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our Village Capital team provided six “Financial Foundations” workshops with Harvard Community Services Center for small business owners in Ward 1. Thank you to all for the great learnings and your love for your neighborhoods!
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Did you know that Cleveland's network of CDCs drives millions of dollars into home repairs? Check out this incredible before-and-after of a home saved from demolition by Harvard Community Services Center on E. 137th Street.
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Cleveland Tree Coalition is now seeking proposals for its 2026 grants! Projects should support canopy preservation and restoration for communities. Letter of Intent is due Nov. 26: www.clevelandtrees.org/opportunities
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The new Worley Park had its ribbon cutting with Slavic Village Development and Western Reserve Land Conservancy! These teams worked with the City of Cleveland, volunteers, and local businesses to turn an abandoned property into this beautiful pocket park.
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
@cuyahogacounty.bsky.social hosts GIS Day to connect people around data mapping tools and uses. This free event on Nov. 19 will include presentations by many organizations using maps to shape their work. Learn more and register: geospatial.gis.cuyahogacounty.gov/pages/gis-day/
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Pine Street Residential is a 2025 sponsor of our work! Thank you for supporting us as we build, lend, and empower in Cleveland’s neighborhoods.
October 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Check out this beautiful dinner party by NuPoint Development Corporation! They also honored Rachel Williams-Eke, our Vice President of Ecosystem Partnerships, for her steadfast support of their staff and projects. Congrats Rachel and thanks NuPoint!
October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Supervisor 101 training is back thanks to Ohio CDC Association! Register for this two-part series here: web.ohiocdc.org/atlas/events...
October 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM