SUMMER 2020 | www.ClevelandCityCouncil.org Councilwoman Jasmin Santana Concejala Jasmin Santana Finalmente, Internet asequible TWO BULK PICK UPS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE Bulk Pick Up will be conducted during the weeks of June 15 para toda la familia. and June 22. Please be advised that normal set out guidelines (Finally, Afordable Internet for the whole family.) must be followed. Visit www.city.cleveland.oh.us for set out guidelines. See page 4 for more bulk waste options. A Message from Councilwoman Jasmin Santana Dear Ward 14 residents, Despite these difficult times the "My office neighborhood continues to develop by leaps and bounds and I continue to work aims to hard to empower residents to lead the connect food changes around them. The Mercado Project, the MetroHealth to families transformation and others continue despite and families the pandemic. But many lives have been put on hold to the as people watch for updates in this time of internet." uncertainty. I know we are a community that lives paycheck-to-paycheck and this is a difficult position many are faced with – Councilwoman Santana at the please know we are here to help. empowerCLE+ te ofrece soluciones confiables y April 25th Food Drive Thru/Food Drop- There are many community off at Journey Church. See more photos asequibles de banda ancha para las comunidades de organizations working together to provide on page 3. Cleveland que no tienen servicio de conexión o tienen current information and services. My mala conexión. office aims to connect food to families and (empowerCLE+ is bringing reliable and afordable families to the internet. Hopefully each Those with internet and on social media broadband to Cleveland’s unconnected communities). resident has seen local information in one have the fastest access to information, of the many ways we are sharing it, we have but my office is committed to getting Los clientes disfrutan de (Customers enjoy): been expanding how we share information information out by email, robo-calls and • Un costo asequible with the neighborhoods trying to reach even text message services to help us reach ($18 por mes + impuestos y tarifa) everyone. more people, faster. An affordable cost We are partnering with food banks to This pandemic will challenge each of ($18 per month + taxes and fees) offer support to our seniors, disabled, and us, but we have enough committed local those most susceptible to the COVID-19 leaders to build a bridge to one another. • Servicio confiable Virus by dropping food off on porches. We MetroWest and Tremont West are (Hasta 50Mbps para sus hogares) are committed to getting food to every offering small business resources and Reliable service (Up to 50 Mbps for households) corner of the community. Two months ago helping residents fill out the census. we were dropping off food to 20 families But now residents must do their part and complete the Census. Money for schools, • Sin tarifas de instalación and this month we are partnering to parks, recreation centers and so much more (¡no se aplican tarifas de instalación) provide food to over 400 families. is on the line. Take 5 minutes to make sure No installation fees We are partnering with Digital C, you count! (installation fees are waived) MetroHealth and Dollar Bank to provide internet connection for as low as $18.00 a month. Every household should have access Regards, Para comenzar, necesitaremos lo siguiente to quality affordable internet for school and (To get started we’ll need the following): Jasmin Santana work. Councilwoman, Ward 14 • Tu nombre (Your name) • Número de teléfono (Telephone number) • Dirección (address) Si estás interesado en nuestro servicio Caribe Bake Shop (2906 Fulton Rd) recently fed 200 MetroHealth o deseas saber más…Contáctanos Caribe Bake System nurses and doctors. Councilwoman Santana appreciates the kindness of the volunteers who helped distribute food and thanks our (If you’re interested in our service or Shop Gives Back health care workers for their daily commitment to service. learning more…Contact us!): www.empowercle.org [email protected] 216.777.3859 Serving Ward 14 Neighborhoods : Clark-Fulton, Stockyards, portions of Brooklyn Centre, Tremont and West Boulevard Tri-C Launches Full Tuition Looking for a high school? Assistance Program We have available seats for you. In May, Cuyahoga Community Make us your school of choice! To register, email: College (Tri-C®) announced a Full [email protected] Tuition Assistance program to [email protected] offset academic and workforce [email protected] training costs for Cuyahoga Call or Text: 216-551-6484 County residents facing financial 3202 W. 30th Street, Cleveland, OH 44109 Please like us on Facebook: Lincoln-West School of Global Studies hardship due to the COVID-19 presents… outbreak. The program will cover tuition for new or returning Tri-C students with financial needs that intensified during the pandemic response. Only Cuyahoga County residents are eligible. The funding can be used toward academic credit courses or workforce training programs. Students can begin the program POWERED BY this summer or fall, with funding available for three consecutive Councilwoman sessions (summer-fall-spring or fall-spring-summer). Jasmin Santana Assistance can cover up to one year of academic courses or the full length of a workforce training program. Women's Empowerment & Development Series & Development Empowerment Women's “These are uncertain times, but people don’t have to put their futures on hold,” Tri-C President Alex Johnson said. “Thanks to the Building Hope in the City generous support of Tri-C Foundation donors, this program will On April 25th a local team came together for the (BHITC) is a Christ-centered allow people to earn a degree or credential in a high-demand greater good of the community by handing out neighborhood nonprofit located field that pays a family-sustaining wage without incurring any food to needy families. Thank you all, including Journey on W. 58th St. in Stockyards that tuition costs.” Church of Cleveland for providing the location and to seeks to advance the good of the The program serves to increase access to Tri-C for a Cleveland Fire Fighters IAFF Local 93 for delivering 300 bags city, magnify the mission of Jesus, variety of groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, of groceries to more than 100 families. We were able to and unleash the capability of underestimated people. They including: bring groceries to 161 CMHA Homes. Also, thank you to the are committed to reinvesting back into the community • Unemployed individuals who lost employment and/ Cleveland Police Department for directing logistics of the of Clark-Fulton and Stockyards through restored or income due to COVID-19 and are seeking a short-term day, indeed, a proud and productive day in our community. housing, after-school enrichment, and resident leader credential, advanced training or a degree to increase their #RisingtotheChallenge #Ward14Cares development. employability. Last year, BHITC launched its inaugural Rally CLE grant process and project day with seven residents • Graduating high school students who planned to through the community. These residents submitted attend a four-year college or university this fall but have to project ideas that promoted community, equity, and reconsider due to financial hardship. grassroots leadership and with the support of local churches, were awarded $2,000 grants that went towards • Current college students who are or were enrolled at materials, food, and other items necessary to complete a four-year college and can’t afford to return, but want to their project. Projects included community gardens, block continue their education. parties, pocket-park installations, and community clean- Fire Fighters Local 93 Union Police Officer Freddie Diaz ups. Application steps include completing a Full Tuition Assistance This year, Building Hope is excited for a new round of Eligibility form and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Did you miss the May 27th Virtual Community Meeting with your address so copies can be mailed to you. projects submitted by residents interested in bettering (FAFSA). Councilwoman Santana, MetroHealth and MetroWest? The The community development project features construction their community and growing in their leadership capacity. Tri-C’s Full Tuition Assistance program serves as a “last dollar” That's ok– it was recorded. Request your own copy today. A link will of three new buildings along West 25th St. that will offer a mix of Have an inspiring idea? Connect with Building Hope now! scholarship designed to cover out-of-pocket student costs after be available at Metrohealth. housing at various price points and commercial uses: Applications are open now and the Rally CLE Economic Opportunities Center in partnership with eligibility for Pell Grants and other financial aid is determined. org/transformation. If you • project day will take place on September 12, 2020. would like a copy of the Cuyahoga Community College Students should visit tri-c.edu/tuitionassistance or Head to www.buildinghopeinthecity.org or contact building drawings, please • Locally owned restaurants [email protected] for more information. call 216-987-6000 for more information or to begin the call 440-592-1320 and leave • A grocery store application process. final phase will conclude in April of 2021. dividido en cuatro fases, comenzando en Abril/Mayo del The Project Timeline | Cronograma Clark-Fulton Together – Clark-Fulton Juntos– Plan 2020 a Abril del 2021. Community Master Plan How can I get involved? Maestro para la comunidad Over the last month we received and reviewed Como puede participar? We are kicking off a resident-driven community applications from residents of the Clark-Fulton Durante el mes de mayo recibimos y procesamos Clark-Fulton Juntos” es un plan maestro impulsado master plan for the Clark-Fulton neighborhood Neighborhood who care about their community aplicaciones de residentes interesados en ser parte del por residentes para el vecindario de Clark-Fulton en – “Clark-Fulton Together”.