YOUR INSTITUTE NEWS & UPDATES
JANUARY 2021
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM
THE INSTITUTE
All of us here at Neighborhood Leadership Institute wish you a happy, safe and prosperous New Year! 2020 brought many challenges that most of us were not anticipating. Now, as we enter 2021, some of those same challenges persist. Regardless, we will all push forward and work to make our community a better place to live.
With constant concerns for COVID-19 surrounding us, our programs and outreach efforts will continue to look different. But we remain committed to offering valuable and meaningful programs in the areas of neighborhood leadership, community health, True2U mentoring and youth engagement. Through digital means and video communications, we will maintain our connections to you and to the community at large. Happy New Year, once more!
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NLC APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JAN 22.
Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland is our flagship program for grassroots leadership development. Our 37th Class, which begins March 18th, is presented in partnership with the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.
We’re proud to welcome both new and experienced leaders who want to gain confidence, learn skills, and use their voices to actively participate in effecting change. Participants will come away from the class with a deeper sense of their own purpose as leaders, a greater appreciation for the assets of their neighborhood, and a lifetime connection to the Institute’s network of more than 1,200 other grassroots leaders. Together, we share a common goal—to improve the quality of life for communities in Greater Cleveland through collective leadership and engagement.
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SNR PROVIDES SAFE SOCIAL OUTLETS FOR RESIDENTS
The Schools as Neighborhood Resources program runs until March 15, 2021. Each week, we will convene communities on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This program allows us to ensure the community recreation needs are met and residents remain active.
With current health conditions and concerns present, participants will be subject to strict social distancing and hygiene practices at all locations. Please note that due to current COVID-19 health precautions, the Woodhill Community Center in Buckeye is closed and unable to host SNR activities.
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Neighborhood Leadership Institute develops grassroots leaders who help rebuild the bonds of community and improve the quality of life for neighborhood residents throughout Greater Cleveland.
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COMMUNITY FEATURE:
CLEVELAND CONSENT DECREE - COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
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United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Cleveland Branch of the NAACP are partnering to sponsor
Community Conversations held over a 10-month period. This in-depth series of dialogue centers on
police reform mandated through the Consent Decree and its ramifications for our community.
NLI is a proud supporter of this Community Conversations series. Please join our first Community Conversation and help to elevate change in our community.
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NLI FEATURE:
LOCAL PHILANTHROPY SUPPORTS NLI
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Neighborhood Leadership Institute is pleased to announce it has secured funding support from three local foundations. We are very appreciative of this funding and eager to continue the work that it will support.
Cleveland Foundation is providing financial support for the True2U Mentoring program. We have consistently received support from the Cleveland Foundation over the years and are glad to see this student mentoring program get the dollars it deserves.
Two new funders have made recent commitments to NLI. The Nord Family Foundation is providing operating funds to NLI in support of our mission and portfolio of programs. Additionally, the Saint Luke's Foundation has provided grant dollars to support NLI's mission as well as specific programming for Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland and our Civics Workshop Series.
Please join us in thanking all three of these community partners!
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PETER WHITT
Peter Whitt joined the Saint Luke's Foundation in September of 2020. The native Clevelander serves as the Senior Program Officer at Saint Luke's and brings much experience to the local foundation. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and serves a key role in the foundation’s grantmaking process, which includes research, relationship development, applicant support and decision making.
Peter, a graduate of NLC's Class 10, shares one of the most important lessons learned during his neighborhood leadership training: “To value the assets and lived experience of those misunderstood and labeled as marginalized.”
He also notes the critical mission of NLI and its role in shaping leaders. “To be an extension of NLI is to be courageous by getting on the ground level just to make a difference. That is the foundation of change that continues to grow people as the pillars.“
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DRIVE THROUGH DIAPER DISTRIBUTION
NLI Healthy Communities, in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Diaper Bank, will host another Drive through Diaper Distribution on February 24, 2021 from 1-3pm. Registration for this event will be available next month on the NLI Healthy Communities Facebook page. Registration is required and will be on a first come first serve basis. Follow us to stay informed!
GRIEF RECOVERY WORKSHOP
Our Wellness Network (OWN) will provide a grief recovery workshop for NLI Healthy Communities' Neighborhood Navigators. The workshop will help Navigators provide an added layer of support for pregnant and parenting residents who are confronted with grief and loss in the wake of Covid-19.
44137 FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING
In support of 44137: One Community, NLI Healthy Communities is organizing an information session for the Maple Heights First Responders and Social Service Department on January 26, 2021. The information session will equip First Responders and Social Service staff with information and resources to help pregnant Maple Heights residents who are in crisis. This information session is an outgrowth of the work of the 44137:One Community team, Mayor Blackwell, and Frances Mills, Director of the Cleveland Office of Minority Health.
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TRUE2U KICKS OFF PROGRAM YEAR ACTIVITIES WITH HELP OF TRISTON MCKENZIE
Our True2U team and all of our partners are happy to have Triston join 170 other volunteers this year. Read the full press release here.
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NLC ALUMNI CHECK-IN - JAN 22
The 4th Friday tradition is back on track. Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland will host its Alumni Check-in (and happy hour if you wish) on Friday January 22, 2021.. Join in on Zoom and catch up with fellow alumni and learn about NLI and other community efforts taking place.
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
Discussions for 4th book in NLI's Community Book Club are coming to a close. We will soon announce the next book and invite you to join in on these meaningful community conversations concerning social injustices.
CIVICS WORKSHOP SERIES
Stay tuned! We will soon announce the spring 2021 topic for our Civic workshop Series.
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We are working hard to increase the number of program participants, alumni, and community partners that are connecting with us electronically. Please contact any NLI staff member with new contact information and be sure to access NLI online using the social media links in the section below. |
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NLI is a leading community education organization in Cleveland, Ohio. |
We impact the city through our work in:
- Neighborhood Leadership
- True2U Mentoring
- Community Health
- Youth Engagement
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