2023 Accomplishments

Projects, Activities, & Events

Peace, Hope, & Healing Phase II (East Cleveland) – conducted a community empowerment and education symposium on February 25.  Topics:  Mental Health, Financial Literacy, Human Trafficking, and Voting.

Election Day and Voting Information Forum– non-partisan election day and voting information for voters in underserved communities. In partnership with M-PAC, conducted 4 community elections and candidate forums in addition to canvassing neighborhoods to share information on election changes and issues.  Forum events were held on August 3, September 9, September 22, and October 29.

Nonprofit Organizational Fitness Workshop Series- conducted 5 workshops on key topics for nonprofit organizational fitness.  Workshops were held from May through September on the fourth Tuesday. Recordings available here: Nonprofit Organizational Fitness. Topics:  501c3 Application and Fiscal Sponsorship, Record Keeping, Finding Grants and Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, and Budgeting.

Gun Violence Awareness Month (June)- hosted a series of activities and events to enhance awareness of gun violence.  The month of activities began with the annual Survivor Walk on June 3.  Activities also included a Prayer Vigil and Resource Event for gun violence survivors, families, and friends; a gun violence summit; healing Wednesdays; and the Zen Zone land blessing event. 

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