Happy March!

As we move the clocks forward and look toward Spring, the Healthy Lakewood Foundation (HLF) is sharing updates and information on local programming and opportunities in the Lakewood community.

HLF's Community Grants Applications

Open on April 3

HLF will accept applications for its Community Grants funding from April 3 – May 12, 2023. Community Grants seek to address social, economic, and environmental factors which impact health outcomes and perpetuate disparities. They are called Community Grants because they strengthen community programming and prioritize the needs of specific populations in Lakewood.

Check out our website for more information on the application process and guideline. See last year’s funded Community Grants programs here.

Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.)

Summer Employment Program

Accepting Applications Now

Y.O.U. is an area non-profit that has been connecting young people with meaningful employment opportunities since 1982. The application process is open now through May 1st. Youth between the ages of 14-19 can apply if they are residents of Cuyahoga County and meet certain program eligibility guidelines.

The rate of pay is $13.50 an hour and participants will have the opportunity to work between 20-25 hours per week. Most worksites are with non-profit organizations, cities, schools, and retail businesses in the Greater Cleveland area.

Help To Others (H20) is Holding its

Home Alone Program

on March 29^th and April 6^th

Home Alone is a specialized program that is designed and led by H20 high school leaders and staff to convey important safety information to 9–12-year-old students in an engaging and meaningful way. It is a unique program to Lakewood that includes important topics for young people who may be home alone after school or during certain times when caregivers are working or tending to other family needs.

These topics include:

Emergencies: How and when to call 9-1-1.
Basic First Aid: What to do if accidents or injuries occur.
Street Smarts: How to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
Internet Safety: Advice for maintaining positive, healthy experiences online.
Routines and Siblings: Establishing house rules and role-playing conflict resolution.

To register and learn more, visit the event page.

Madison Court Community Coalition (MC3) Seeks Board Members

The Madison Court Community Coalition (MC3) seeks to develop unity through coalition-building and community events, activate youth voice with positive youth development, and increase public investment to grow recreation at Madison Basketball Court.

The group is currently accepting applications from those interested in serving on its Board and the fillable form can be found here.

About the Healthy Lakewood Foundation

The Healthy Lakewood Foundation (HLF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity. HLF was created to ensure remaining assets from the conversion of the Lakewood Hospital continue to benefit the health and wellbeing of residents in the City of Lakewood. HLF’s grantmaking addresses the social determinants of health, the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age in Lakewood, Ohio. HLF’s mission is to advance programs, policies, and practices that inspire a Lakewood community in which health and wellness are reflected in all aspects of life.

To contact HLF, please visit our website, or email info @healthylakewoodfoundation.org.

Healthy Lakewood Foundation

PO Box 770230

Lakewood, OH 44107

(216) 262 3080