Westlake, Ohio
Community West Foundation, 821 Westpoint Pkwy, Westlake, recently announced more than $1.15 million in grant distributions to nonprofit organizations serving Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga, and Lorain counties.
The grants are focused on strengthening programs that address critical community needs, including mental and physical health care, services for individuals with disabilities, and addiction treatment and recovery support, according to the press release.
Of the total awarded, $915,000 was distributed through the Foundation’s core funding, with an additional $237,300 granted thanks to donor contributions though the Community Impact Fund.
Organizations receiving third-quarter grants in Cuyahoga County include:
• B. Riley – LGBTQ+ treatment center providing substance abuse, mental health, and psychotherapy services
• Beck Center for the Arts – Creative arts therapies for adults with disabilities
• Blossom Hill, Inc. – Provides residential, respite, and supportive living centers for adults with developmental disabilities
• Canopy Child Advocacy Center – Enables coordinated child abuse investigations to reduce trauma and provide immediate services that promote justice and healing
• Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center – Serves children and adults with special communications needs
• Cleveland Rape Crisis Center – Provides short-term intensive crisis intervention for survivors of sexual trauma
• Connecting for Kids – Provides education and support for families with concern about their child
• Cornerstone of Hope – Provides support, education, and hope for grieving adults, youth, and families
• Ed Keating Center – Sober living housing for men in addiction recovery
• Empower Sports – Provides sports and exercise programs for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities
• Galilean Theological Center – counselor training that equips currently incarcerated individuals to be state certified chemical dependency counselor assistants
• GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland – Provides free programming and support for people with Down syndrome and their families
• Journey Center for Safety and Healing – empowers individuals, educates the community, and advocates to end domestic violence and child abuse
• Life Act – Provides suicide prevention programs for middle school and high school students
• Malachi House, Inc. – Residential home that preserves human dignity for terminally ill individuals
• MedWish Medworks for Local Giving Program – provides essential care, redistributing surplus medical supplies, and connecting medically underserved communities with vital resources
• Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition – Advocates to increase awareness of issues impacting people with mental illnesses and addiction disorders and advance policies for Ohioans affected by mental illnesses and addiction disorders
• NAMI Greater Cleveland – Empowers those living with mental illness and their family members to achieve a better quality of life by providing education, support, information and referral, and advocacy
• Neighborhood Family Practice – Provides health care, including midwifery, to refugees and low-income residents of Cleveland
• North Coast Community Homes, Inc. – housing for adults with disabilities
• Providence House – Crisis nursery committed to child abuse prevention and family preservation
• Safe Families for Children – Cleveland Chapter – supports families in crisis with compassionate support to keep children safe, prevent abuse and neglect, and help families stay together
• Stella Maris, Inc. – Provides addiction recovery and management services, including supportive housing
• The Edna House for Women – Residential addiction recovery and management center for women
• The Lantern Center for Recovery – Residential addiction recovery center for men
• The Turn – Non-clinical adaptive fitness and recreation opportunities for teens and adults with disabilities
• The Wholeness Project – Trauma recovery counseling services for people in the Clark-Fulton area
• Urban Community School – Grant provides funding for a student and family social worker
• Welcome House Inc. – provides comprehensive support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Youth Challenge – Provides free adapted sports and recreational activities for young people with disabilities
For more information, go to communitywestfoundation.org.
BAY VILLAGE
Family learning series: The Bay Village City Schools’ Rocket Family Learning series begins with, “A Parent’s Guide to Big Decisions,” featuring Kevin Mecchella, from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Road.
Parenting in the digital age can be overwhelming. Phones, social media and a never-ending after- school schedule often leave kids feeling anxious and parents unsure. The free session reveals three simple truths to guide families in making decisions at home.
Take Me Home Program: This voluntary service is designed to assist individuals with disabilities who may have difficulty communicating, helping police officers to quickly and safely reunite them with their loved ones in an emergency.
If you have a family member or are a caregiver for someone in the city who is non-verbal or has communication challenges, police officials encourage you to enroll them in the free program.
Once registered, the police department securely stores the individual’s information and a photo. This will allow police officers to access the details in real-time if they encounter someone who appears lost or confused, for a quick and safe return home.
Residents can download a registration form from the city’s website, go to cityofbayvillage.com/417/Take-Me-Home-Program
The completed form and a photo can be emailed to the police department, mailed, or dropped off at City Hall.
Fall play: The Bay Drama Club presents, “Murder on the Orient Express,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 10-11 at the Bay High School Auditorium, 29230 Wolf Road.
Seating is general admission, and tickets can be purchased the night of the show or in advance online, go to bayk12.org.
Fall market: BAYarts will host a bonus market from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 on the front lawn, 28795 Lake Road.
There will be music, food, and vendors.
Vendors interested in selling at the event can email, karen@bayarts.net.
Arbor Day: Celebrate Arbor Day in the city from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Village Green between City Hall and the library, 350 Dover Center Road.
Activities include a tree planting demonstration, giveaways, and balloons. Off the GRIDdle food truck will also be onsite.
All-State honors: Congratulations to Bay High School senior Keller Shea who will be participating in the All-State Jazz Ensemble for the second time.
Senior Devon Gerig will be participating in the All-State Band. Sophomore Iris Hunt will be participating in the All-State Choir.
The students were chosen from recorded auditions. The Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) Conference will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Jan. 29-31.
ROCKY RIVER
Safety calls: Are you or a loved one a resident who lives alone?
The Rocky River Care Call Program helps older adults feel safe, supported, and connected.
Sign up to receive a daily check-in call, contact Mary at 440-333-6664.
Community band: Interested in joining the band? Registration is now open for the fall.
Cost is $50 per person. Contact Scott at 440-796-7994.
Banned books: Cuyahoga Community College Assistant Professor and Librarian John Rasel presents, “Challenged, Banned, or Burned: Reactions to Controversial Books, Then & Now,” an overview of censorship from antiquity to the present day, from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road.
WESTLAKE
Candidate forum: Hear from the Westlake School Board candidates at a Candidate Forum moderated by the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland, in cooperation with the Westlake Council of PTAs, at 7 p.m. Oct. 6. at Dover Congregational Church, 2239 Dover Center Road.
The event will also be livestreamed and recorded. To register for the Zoom link, go to bit.ly/westlake-sb-forum-live.
Homecoming royalty: Congratulations to seniors Brayden Cho and Scarlet Hamaoui crowned Homecoming King and Queen last weekend at Westlake High School.
New businesses: Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle, serving Asian cuisine, recently opened in the Promenade at Crocker Park, 30187 Detroit Road.
For more information, go to 10ricenoodle.com.
David Gray of Motley 7 Brew recently submitted a request to City Council for a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through for a future 7 Brew coffee location in the West Bay Plaza, 30010 Detroit Road.
Halloween: Trick-or-Treat is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Please plan accordingly and drive safely through town on Halloween.
New logo: The Community Services Department recently debuted a new logo, designed in-house to better reflect the welcoming spirit of the department’s programs and services.
The updated design offers a more modern and identifiable look, making it easier for residents to recognize the department across print, digital and in-person materials.
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