March 2022
Monthly News & Updates
Encore Cleveland connects people who are in or nearing retirement from their primary careers with volunteer and employment opportunities through local nonprofit organizations.
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Access to the BVU Skill CONNECT
March “Ask the Expert” sessions!
They have professionals with expertise in a number of areas ready to help your nonprofit in a 60-minute virtual session at the end of March. 

Sign up today to get guidance on one of the following topics:
- Employee Benefits
- Budgeting Challenges
- Marketing/Communications/Branding
- Nonprofit Insurance
- Sponsorship Best Practices
- Strategy Communication
- Event Planning
- Employee Engagement

If you have skills and experience in any of the areas and can offer them to nonprofit agencies, contact BVU and ask about the Skill CONNECT program.


Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI)

Encore Digital Connect is for women business owners aged 50 or older in the Cleveland area.

The Women's Business Center and the Cleveland Foundation are offering a digital marketing program on branding, websites, graphic design and social media.

Only seven entrepreneurs will be selected per session to allow for individualized instruction.

Application deadline is Monday, March 7th to join the winter cohort.


Contact Nakeva Williams at nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or
216-391-9500 x 2116 to learn more or register. 
Be a Grand Friend-Do you miss the days when your kids were little? Help is needed at a Child Enrichment Center in Cleveland to interact with children six weeks to toddlers. Read, sing and dance with toddlers or rock and feed babies. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Covid Vaccine Required. 

Friendly Voice-Volunteer to call a homebound older adult 1-2 times per week to provide a friendly voice and check-in to make sure they are healthy and have everything they need. Minimum 30 minutes a week. 

Computer Coach-Assist with basic computer classes for age 50+ individuals on the east side of Cleveland. Work effectively in a multi-tasking, highly personalized environment. There is a high level of confidentiality. Friendly and patient. Excellent communication skills. 

Humanitarian Aide-Volunteers are needed to help sort medical supplies that are processed and sent out to developing countries as humanitarian aid. It will include sorting medical supplies into categories, matching similar items together, boxing and labeling inventory, or other projects as needed. No medical background is needed. Morning and afternoon 2-hour shifts on Tuesday-Friday and Saturday morning shifts available. 

New Volunteer Information Session- Ready to volunteer? Join Greater Cleveland Volunteers via Zoom to learn about the many ways to serve your community with 100+ partner agencies throughout Cuyahoga County. More here https://tinyurl.com/jx62fnk2

Expand your knowledge of Geauga County through personal access to community leaders, behind-the-scenes site tours and in-depth discussions. Gain a deeper understanding of issues and opportunities unique to the Geauga County community.

RETIREES: • Deeply engage with your community and all it offers • Expand your personal contacts into a network of interesting civic-minded leaders • Define your next life chapter while engaging with like-minded individuals.

The program has no residency restrictions. More here https://tinyurl.com/2p97k9vd
IN OTHER NEWS


The Women in Transition Program from Cuyahoga Community College helps women move their lives forward as they develop personalized plans for academic and professional development.

Spring session starts March 22nd.

More here https://tinyurl.com/2w2b4j95
Have you suffered a hardship and need a little assistance?

The Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) Emergency Assistance Program might be able to help.

Eligible households can receive a one-time benefit of up to $500 to assist with utility bills, housing or moving expenses, food and basic necessities. The household must meet income requirements, along with the following eligibility criteria:

  • Cuyahoga County adult age 60 or older (or age 18–59 with a disability)
  • A hardship impacting income (illness, unemployment, death, etc.)
  • Must become a DSAS client to receive the benefit
It's easy to get started. Simply gather your documents (income or unemployment verification, proof of illness, receipts, etc.) and call DSAS at 216-420-6700.

They will establish you as a client and help you apply for the benefit.
More here https://tinyurl.com/43cmu6pj

Encore Cleveland helps Greater Clevelanders define their next chapter  

Launched in 2013, Encore Cleveland helps to connect and fund a network of local nonprofit organizations offering meaningful opportunities for Greater Clevelanders who are retired or nearing retirement from their primary careers.

Check out this recent article from Cleveland Jewish News about opportunities for local retirees to give back to their community. Dianna Kall, communication manager for Encore Cleveland, was interviewed for the story. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/y84c9zmx
Pandemic relief assistance This is still available for homeowners who may be struggling to catch up on mortgage payments, utility bills, or other housing costs. More here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfs4wsm

Find Assistance Directory

A tool from Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, (WRAAA) to help older adults and individuals living with disabilities find local resources for food, utilities, housing and more.
These nonprofit organizations have vested energy in Encore Cleveland to provide either volunteer, employment or business opportunities. 
Click on the agency link to discover more!