Dream Big, Greater 2015-2016 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Dear Friends: There are more than 250,000 community. We value your An important part of the Council for stories about the residents we Greater Clevelanders living in continued support. Economic Opportunities’ success is serve, our employees that make it poverty, and the number is rising employing women and men who are happen and important news about To learn more about the Council in our city. More than half are seasoned, empathetic, hard-working the evolution of the Council for and how you can help, please visit children. Moving out of poverty and understand the plight of others. Economic Opportunities. the Spread the Word page on our happens one person, one family at In fact, many of our employees have website: It’s vital to notice our neighbors a time. In order for it to happen in overcome challenging circumstances www.ceogc.org/about-ceogc/ who need help, to reach out and as your church, library and local earnest, we all have to do our part. through education and perseverance Dear Friends: spread-the-word. encourage them to dream and to coffee shops to become the compassionate and Our city has much to celebrate. The Council for Economic help them take the first step Thank you in advance, diligent professionals they are • Volunteer to share your story at is in the Opportunities was founded by the towards a better future. The today. We are young and old and a job and career event spotlight with conventions, events 1964 Economic Opportunity Act Council for Economic Opportunities represent our community’s diversity and attractions bringing visitors as part of the War on Poverty. We has created spaces where our • Donate to our Annual Fund and promise. We are all here to from across the United States are the largest Community Action REVEREND DR. CHARLES P. LUCAS clients are encouraged to come as help our neighbors who go to work After 20 years in the Halle Building, and around the globe. One of Agency and the largest Head Start Chairman, Board of Directors they are, where our people are everyday, but are often struggling to the Council is consolidating its our beloved sports teams, the in . To state it more simply, skilled in helping them to see make ends meet. downtown offices into one space at Cavaliers, brought the city its Council employees work each and beyond their current situation, and 1801 Superior Avenue to best serve first championship in more than every day to empower those living This report features just a few of helping them to make measurable our customers. The consolidation 50 years. Our city is world-class. in poverty to live better lives. our dedicated staff members, the progress toward a better life. will be complete in January 2017. But unfortunately, hundreds of work they do to help those in need As we begin our second half- You can help, too. The best is yet to come! thousands of people are not a part in our community, and the dream century working with residents of this momentum. they have for them. • Volunteer to help enroll families in Thank you for your in Greater Cleveland, the Council Council programs and in Head Start continued support, We must move out of the for Economic Opportunities is To assist us in increasing awareness un-coveted spot of being one of committed to rethinking, improving in our broader Cleveland community, • Download our Council awareness the poorest cities per capita in and fine-tuning its approach the Council launched a new website kit from ceogc.org and distribute DR. JACKLYN A. CHISHOLM the nation. to more effectively serve our earlier this year that features information at various places, such President and CEO JESSICA BADER Early Head Start Homebase Teacher Graduated from John Carroll University with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education

For Mothers-To-Be For Parents A PLACE TO PLAN FOR YOUR BABY A PLACE TO PREPARE FOR THEIR MOST IMPORTANT ROLE

WELLNESS COUNSELING, EARLY HEAD START AND WORKSHOPS ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, MEETING WITH FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS There’s so much for a mother-to-be to think about, but when you are concerned about just getting through the day, which bus to take to “My dream is for the families I work with get to your new job and which bill must be paid first, planning for the Being a parent is the most important role in life. future is extremely difficult. When a mother walks through the door at a How we treat a child matters greatly and helps to set high standards for themselves neighborhood center, she is greeted by a family development specialist. to shape the kind of adult that child will become. and their children, knowing that with Together for one hour, they devote time to planning for her baby. Each Council touchpoint with a parent reinforces faith, education, hard work and discipline child development and engagement activities and, Each mother-to-be receives: a they can achieve anything they put their most important of all, provides support for being recommendation to take prenatal minds to.” - Steven “My dream for all a loving parent. of my families is to vitamins; counseling to determine where she is in life, including assistance with Each parent receives: their own family overcome obstacles any immediate needs; help navigating development specialist; personal appointments; with grace and health insurance, hospitals and doctors; assessment to address immediate needs; determination to reminders about the importance of assistance with initial goal planning; referrals guide them, and doctor’s appointments; information to attend Council workshops and events; an continue to inspire about upcoming wellness workshops and invitation to join a parent committee to guide sharing circles; breast-feeding coaching; progress at the center where their child is others as they and information about Early Head Start enrolled; information about the Policy Council inspire me each day.” enrollment, which can begin when the where larger program-related decisions are made; STEVEN RHODES - Jessica new baby is six weeks old. and a family resource workbook. Head of the Council’s Fatherhood Initiative Graduated from Ursuline College with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and a Masters degree from Cleveland State University in Education For Greater Cleveland’s Children A PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW

A HEAD START

As soon as a child walks through Each of our children receives: two the door of a Head Start center, nutritious meals and a healthy it’s like entering a new world–a snack every day; a visit from a world of fuzzy yellow caterpillars, dental hygienist from Case Western hermit crabs, hula hoops and Pete Reserve Dental School; a wellness the Cat–a world where Greater checkup from Cleveland Clinic or Cleveland’s toddlers have a place University Hospitals; art projects; to come day after day and week story time; and new friendships. after week to learn and grow. Their learning goes well beyond the ABCs and 1-2-3s. They gain a new skip in their step and a twinkle in “My dream is for thousands their eye. of our community’s children Beginning this fall, the Greater to have compassionate mentors Cleveland Foodbank’s School Market to guide them.” - Thelma will take place at our Carl B. Stokes Head Start center. Our children will bring home a pack of healthy food to THELMA BIZZELL share with their families. Site Administrator for the Louis Stokes Head Start Center Masters Degree in Education (Curriculum Instruction) from Cleveland State University and a Nonprofit Certificate in Urban Studies from Cleveland State OUR HEAD START PROGRAM IS PREPARING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES For Students, Skills Builders FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE. & Job Seekers All of our Head Start centers are rated high-quality A PLACE TO PLAN FOR FUTURE (4 and 5 stars) by the State of Ohio’s Step Up to “My dream is for all CAREERS AND AIM HIGH Quality initiative and the Cleveland Metropolitan people to feel School District’s PRE4CLE initiative. encouraged and Many of the people who visit our website, call our welcome. Head Start features the HighScope curriculum in all main office or stop into a neighborhood center are of its classrooms. This learning-through-play model I want the families working hard at just getting through the day. For engages young minds as they explore letters and and children we them, taking the first step to living a better life can numbers, colors and shapes and the world around serve to use all seem uncertain and daunting. them. The active learning experiences taught in the free resources, the Head Start classrooms include developmentally training and Our Job Development Specialists meet one-on-one with men and women who may feel stuck or who appropriate activities to help children achieve their education that is have lost their ability to imagine a better life. We full potential. Children’s early education is not only available here and about reading and writing, but social development give pep talks, recommend workshops and share elsewhere in our job boards. and working with their classmates, teachers and Cleveland parents. Learning positive social behavior at a community.” Each student receives: a plan for personal and young age will help the students adjust as they - Jessica professional development with assistance for any transition to kindergarten, elementary school barriers to success; recommendations for and beyond. skills-building workshops; and handouts and tools Nearly 1,000 children moved on to Kindergarten in for goal-setting. They also receive certificates of the 2015-16 school year. Best wishes to our Head completion and invitations to job fairs. Start graduates! JESSICA MALLETT Family Development Specialist Currently attending Lakeland Community College toward earning her B.S. in Human Services Personal and Family Development Workshops

LIFE SKILLS There are things we have to do in life BABY AND MOMMY WELLNESS ANGER MANAGEMENT Anger is a normal human DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Practicing self-control is vital that come naturally and easily, but there are other tasks Pregnancy is an exciting time emotion–but how do you deal with it? While some in relationships and in our daily living. The Council’s and a vitally important time in people handle anger well, others may need support to licensed social workers have studied the Duluth Model that must be learned. Chances are, we learned many a developing baby’s life; every manage it. Our workshops follow the curriculum laid Curriculum–a constantly evolving philosophy and of them in school or during day-to-day living, but there moment counts. Our wellness out in the book Anger Management for the Twenty-First practice that works to end violence in relationships. are others that we haven’t taken the time to discover or workshops address questions Century. The workshops are run by our licensed social We are able to walk participants through this difficult master. These workshops teach participants about time about pregnancy, the childbirth workers who teach participants how to effectively topic and provide strategies to deal with anger in a experience and the never-ending manage their anger. Participants actively engage with non-violent way. This workshop will assist individuals in management, anger management, self-esteem and the uncertainties of parenting. For the our social workers, monitor their own emotions, work resolving conflicts to avoid self-defeating consequences. importance of nutrition and exercise. mother-to-be, we will also on communication skills and learn how to respond We realize that domestic violence affects both men celebrate her impending instead of react. They are provided with classwork and women and impacts the entire family. We are parenthood! and homework assignments for continued growth. able to provide resources to treat all who are involved. Successful participants will receive a certificate at the Successful participants will receive a certificate at the conclusion of the workshop. conclusion of the workshop. Job & Career Workshops “My dream is for each and every person to recognize their self-worth, JOB READINESS The Job PowerPoint and Outlook. Seats are from health care to hospitality, from The course consists of six online believe in themselves Readiness workshop covers such limited. manufacturing to shipping. There modules and classroom lectures and know that they topics as human relations in the are jobs out there; it’s a matter of led by certified instructors. are capable of workplace, interviewing skills and COUNSELING We all deal with matching potential job candidates achieving their goals.” resume and cover letter writing. stress that interferes with our with available jobs. The Council COUNCIL’S YOUNG ADULT The sessions conclude with ability to focus. The Council’s for Economic Opportunities’ job PROGRAM The Council for - Carl each student engaging in a mock licensed social workers assist placement coaches work with Economic Opportunities, Ohio interview with a Job Development clients through one-on-one clients in one-on-one sessions to Means Jobs, local colleges, Specialist, answering questions COUNSELINGcounseling sessions We to all help deal them with stress thatteach interferes how to withlook forour theability right job. universities and companies are and preparing to meet with toget focus. back onThe track Council’s and reach licensed their social workers assist clients through one- working together to introduce potential employers. on-onepersonal counseling goals. 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Over the who have a basic grasp of inner strength to face them. industry-proven customer service course of two months, participants Microsoft Office but want to learn JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE Greaterskills Cleveland needed to is be fortunate an International to will receive classroom instruction, more and sharpen their skills, the JOBbe experiencing PLACEMENT a renaissance ASSISTANCE with new andCustomer expanding Service industries, Representative. from tours of local educational Council hosts a Microsoft Office Greaterhealth care Cleveland to hospitality, is fortunate from tomanufacturing The to curriculum shipping. offersThere interactiveare jobs institutions and possible workshop to help them advance beout experiencing there; it’s a matter a renaissance of matching with potentialinstruction job candidates that prepares with available placement with local companies their knowledge in Word, Excel, newjobs. andThe expandingCouncil for industries, Economic Opportunities’participants job placement for the coaches real experience. work for on-the-job experience. CARL PAOLETTA with clients in one-on-one sessions to teach how to look for the right job. Case Manager Graduated from John Carroll University with a B.S. degree in Psychology

29% 80% have completed one or two years of college are parents or a technical school

43% 50% 40% have earned a high wanted to learn wanted job placement school diploma or GED a new skill assistance

70% 90% have internet access at home are on Facebook

OUR FINAL SURVEY QUESTION: “WHAT IS YOUR DREAM?” The top responses :

Achieve higher Become an education entrepreneur/business owner

Become financially Prepare for a Put my kids Dr. Chisholm shows Head Start children the robe she wore to receive her doctorate degree. secure bright future through college for my children 2016 Expenditures 2016 Revenue U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Ohio Department of Development Total: $35,460,532 Total: $35,415,795 Federal Head Start $25,534,965 HEAP Administrative Program Non-Federal Head Start 6,383,741 15-HA-115 $ 1,332,500 $986,895 $54,243 $93,134 Update the Plate 2,000 16-HA-115 1,337,635 $118,588 $1,441,563 HEAP Energy Assistance Program $3,145,228 $3,006,523 $536,656 Commission on Minority Health Minority Health Month 15-23 2,410 15-HE-215 2,500,000 16-HE-215 2,150,000 $3,095,394 Minority Health Month 16-54 3,000 HEAP Summer Cooling Fuel Fund 15-HC-215 366,618 Dollar Fuel Fund II 46,300 Dollar Fuel Fund III 46,300 Community Services Block Grant Dollar Fuel Fund IV 46,300 CSBG 1415-16 6,477,313 CSBG 1617-16 6,532,242 $33,290,199 Early Childhood $25,107,904 Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association Early Childhood Education - II 128,000 Step Up To Quality V 60,300 Early Childhood Education - III 128,000 Step Up To Quality VI 79,150 USDA Cuyahoga County USDA-USDA0915 981,719 Universal Pre-Kindergarten 507,653 ■ Early Learning Education ■ Food Programs ■ Grant and Contract Revenue ■ Amortized Rent USDA-USDA0916 980,000 ■ Energy Assistance ■ Management, General ■ Child Care Service Fees ■ In-Kind Contributions Cleveland Metropolitan School District Fundraising ■ Community Service ■ Other Income PRE4CLE 60,000 ■ Other Board of Community Partners Directors

OFFICERS Achievement Centers for Children System East Cleveland Schools May Dugan Center State Senator Sandra Williams Applewood Centers Cleveland Public Power Pre-Kindergarten Program The MetroHealth System Shaker Lakes Nature Center CHAIRMAN Asian Services in Action, Inc. Cleveland State University Euclid City Schools Moms First Shaw High School Early Childhood Reverend Dr. Charles P. Lucas Pre-Kindergarten Program Program A. Z. Mahsua and Company Community Action Partnership Music Settlement Family and Children First Council VICE CHAIRMAN Beech Brook Community Housing Solutions National Community Action Slavic Village Development Robert Black The Free Clinic Corporation Breakthrough Schools Consumer Protection Association Foundation

Friendly Inn Settlement National Head Start Association Spanish American Committee TREASURER CAPLAW Cuyahoga Community College Garfield City Schools Starting Point Amos Z. Mahsua Natural History Museum Case Western Reserve University Cuyahoga County Office of the Executive Pre-Kindergarten Program Stella Maris Francis Payne Bolton Cuyahoga County Council NEO Skills Corps SECRETARY School of Nursing Gesher–Cleveland Benefit and (Americorps Volunteers) Talent NEO c/o Towards Employment Dr. Cecelia Williams Cuyahoga County Board of Resource Center Case Western Reserve University Neighborhood Turning Point Developmental Disabilities Goodwill School of Dental Medicine Health Services, Inc. (NEON) U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge Cuyahoga County Board of Health Great Lakes Science Center The Centers for Families and Children Ohio Association of Community U.S. Representative David Joyce Cuyahoga County Department of Greater Cleveland Food Bank Action Agencies DIRECTORS Citizen’s Coalition Children and Family Services U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur City of Cleveland Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Ohio Head Start Association Arlene Anderson Cuyahoga County Library System U.S. Senator Rob Portman Authority Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy City of Cleveland Police Department Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Cassandra F. Brown-Collier Help Me Grow Playhouse Square Cleveland City Council Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Union Miles Development Shadonna Griffin High Scope Cleveland Clinic Foundation Commission PNC Bank–Grow Up Great Initiative Corporation Hilton Hotels Kathryn M. Hall Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Ohio Cuyahoga Energy Coalition Radio One Cleveland Universal Prekindergarten Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland WZAK 93.1 and WENZ 107.9 Delois Long Means Jobs Cuyahoga Jobs and Family Services Cuyahoga County Ideastream Rainey Institute Michael Moore Cleveland Department of Public Health Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority University Hospitals Cleveland Job Corps Invest in Children Recovery Resources Case Medical Center Marc Nathanson Daily Dose of Reading Jobs and Family Services Veteran’s The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame University Settlement Cleveland Metropolitan School Dave’s Supermarkets Yvonne Nichols-Sims District Services and Museum Urban League Digital C Monique Olowu Cleveland Metropolitan Schools Lakewood Community Services Center St. James A.M.E. Church Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Discount Drug Mart Honorable Charles Patton PRE4CLE The Literacy Cooperative State Representative Janine Boyd Workforce Investment Board Cleveland Municipal Court Donna Smallwood Senior Center Manufacturers Advocacy Growth State Representative Youth Council Bessie Vrettos Cleveland Museum of Natural History Dress for Success Network (MAGNET) Stephanie Howse UNION MILES

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We Invest In People...Nurture Success...Transform Lives The Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland is a nonprofit organization and the designated Community Action Agency for Cuyahoga County that operates programs and services dedicated to transforming the lives of residents. The Council operates the largest Head Start program in Ohio and delivers early childhood education, personal and professional development programs and support services to residents of Cuyahoga County. Programs include Early Head Start (birth to three); Head Start (three to five); individual assessments for classes and coaching sessions on topics including parenting, anger management and life skills; job readiness, customer service training, and job placement. The Council also delivers the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The Council has 14 high-quality Head Start centers and three Neighborhood Opportunity centers.

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