NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP - TRUE2U MENTORING - COMMUNITY HEALTH - YOUTH ENGAGEMENT |
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Monthly updates
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1) SCHOOLS AS NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES PROGRAMMING IS BACK IN SCHOOLS
Our flagship program for community engagement, Schools as Neighborhood Resources (SNR) is a model of school, family and community collaboration that turns schools into community gathering places designed to improve the educational environment and social development opportunities for students and families. We again partner with CMSD and the City of Cleveland to open six school buildings for out-of-school time three nights a week, November through March. Programs include recreation and enrichment programs for all ages. All SNR sites are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights and all activities are free and open to the public. Participants range in age from preschoolers to senior citizens. Learn more here.
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2) CALL FOR MENTORS! TRUE2U BEGINS IN JANUARY FOR 8TH GRADERS
PACE (Planning and Career Exploration) is an embedded curriculum for 6th – 12th graders in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) that provides them with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and confidence to uncover the occupations or careers they want to pursue. We are looking forward to the rollout of PACE this November! Going forward, True2U programming will fall under the umbrella of PACE. We are excited to be a part of such an important endeavor and hope that you will join us as a mentor as we make this transition. True2U's volunteer mentoring program helps CMSD 8th graders develop good decision-making skills and encourages them to leverage their strengths and interests as they start out on their paths to high school, college, and/or career choices. Mentors are partnered with at least one other volunteer and use their unique backgrounds and the True2U curriculum to assist students in better understanding themselves and the opportunities available to them. Based on feedback from last year’s mentors, we plan to offer both in-person and remote mentoring this year. All mentor training will be conducted virtually. Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here with True2U's Mentor application, which is due Nov. 19th.
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3) NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP CLEVELAND SEEKING CLASS 38 PARTICIPANTS
Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland (NLC) is our flagship program for grassroots leadership development. Now in its 27th year, this training begins in February, 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.
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NLI TO HOST MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MUQIT SABUR |
The Neighborhood Leadership Institute family is saddened by the loss of one of our Board members. Muqit Sabur passed away last month. He was an NLC graduate, NLI Board President, community leader and friend to many of us. A memorial service will be hosted by NLI on Saturday October 30th at 10:00 am.
Due to ongoing COVID safety concerns, all guests will be required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status. Social distancing is encouraged whenever possible.
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NLI SPOTLIGHT: TREVELLE HARP |
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Trevelle Harp is the Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Alliance for Hope (NOAH), a non-profit Community Development Corporation based in East Cleveland. With over a decade of community organizing experience, Trevelle has trained community leaders from all over the country in community organizing & leadership principles. He has led several successful campaigns, leveraging millions of dollars in resources to improve the quality of life for East Cleveland residents. Trevelle also serves on the board of Fund For Our Economic Future, a funding alliance made up of more than 40 organizations and individuals dedicated to advancing economic growth with equitable access to opportunity for the people of Northeast Ohio.
Trevelle is a proud East Cleveland resident and homeowner who is committed to the revitalization of his city through the development of people and the facilitation strategic of partnerships with community stakeholders and regional institutions. He is also a proud graduate of NLC’s Class 24. Additionally, he has served as a presenter at several NLI Class sessions, covering various topics such as community organizing, and the work of community development organizations.
Trevelle states, “My involvement with NLI led me to take a leap of faith to transition my career from that of a machinist to a community organizer. Early on, I was encouraged by Jacqueline Gillon to engage with NOAH. NLI strengthens the community by equipping everyday people with training and a network of relationships that they can use to make a difference in the community.”
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WE'RE SEEKING MENTORS FOR 9TH GRADE TRUE2U PROGRAM TOO! |
The True2U 9th Grade Program is also looking for mentors! This virtual, small group mentoring program will take place one Saturday morning a month and cover topics like goal setting, personal finance and more. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://neighborhoodleadership.org/true2u-9th-grade-mentor/
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COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM FOR 10TH & 11TH GRADERS BEING PLANNED FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR |
True2U CollegeBound is a partnership with Cuyahoga Community College to provide college student mentors to tenth and eleventh graders. This high school mentor training follows True2U flagship efforts with 8th and 9th graders and works on college readiness for CMSD students. The curriculum for this school year will include eight sessions. More information coming soon.
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COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB WRAPS UP ITS 8TH BOOK! |
NLI's Community Book Club has recently completed the 8th book in its reading and discussion series on social justice issues. To date, nearly 300 participants have signed up and contributed to ongoing dialogue intended to better inform individuals and strengthen our community. We will soon announce the next book and welcome new guests to participate. If you have an idea for books to read in the future, please contact Michelle Broome at michelle@neighborhoodleadership.org.
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VIDEO: OCTOBER CIVICS WORKSHOP ADDRESSED
REDISTRICTING IN OHIO
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NLI hosted another edition of the Civics Workshop Series earlier this month. Titled "CIVICS: Let's Talk About Redistricting", it focused on the upcoming election. Featured speakers and guests discussed the election process, redistricting and the individuals looking to lead our community. If you missed it, check out this video of the workshop. Please note, you'll need this passcode to watch the video - J?ze5Lm5
More topics coming soon to the Civics Workshop Series!
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OUR COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER IN OCTOBER WAS A BIG SUCCESS! |
NLI's Healthy Communities team hosted another Drive-In Community Baby Shower on October 2, 2021 in Maple Heights. The event was intended for expecting mothers and moms of children up to 6 months old. In total, 75 families were served at this spirit lifting event and 13 community partners joined us to provide valuable goods and resources. The baby shower, which was staffed by 20 volunteers, also distributed 40 car seats to families in need of one.
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The One Community effort by NLI's Healthy Communities team is working hard to improve infant vitality in Northeast Ohio. Please take a moment to complete the Infant Vitality survey linked at right. Our babies are our most vulnerable citizens, and they don't have a voice. But you do, and we need it...now more than ever.
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