via Newsone: “This grant will help us ensure that children and youth with sickle cell disease are fully connected to available resources,” said Howard University professor Dr. Sohail Rana. Howard University is furthering its efforts to conduct research and combat health disparities that disproportionately affect the Black community. The Washington, D.C.-based HBCU recently received a grant to focus […]
via News5: Through the largest grant in its 40-year history, the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is getting help to continue helping victims of sexual assault. The $3.25 million grant is through the Ohio Attorney General’s office and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund, money that comes from fines, fees and forfeitures from white-collar […]
Cleveland is at the forefront when it comes to preparing students for college and the workforce. It stems from President Obama’s “Computer Science for All” initiative, launched January, 2016. This week, CMSD received a grant from the Cleveland Foundation to help fund the first phase of making that plan a reality. The goal is to […]
Amazing Grace Conservatory is pleased to announce it has received $9,600 grant from California Arts Council “Local Impact,” a state agency, these funds will support Amazing Grace Conservatory performing arts program. Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC) is a theatrical training institute in located in South Los Angeles dedicated to building self-esteem through self-expression. AGC offer high […]
Cuyahoga County’s Witness/Victim Service Center has been selected as one of four national sites by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to participate in the second phase of the nationwide Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative. The $650,000 award follows an 18-month planning process under the guidance of DOJ, during which 12 national sites were […]
Cleveland cycling advocacy organization Bike Cleveland is up for an award from Bicycling magazine and the Alliance for Biking and Walking. The magazine is asking people to vote for its Advocacy Award to a state or local bike advocacy organization for its accomplishments over the past year. Last fall, Bike Cleveland volunteers went to the streets […]
One of Cleveland’s neighborhoods, where high-profile crimes have happened, is getting a $1 million grant to help combat crime. The U.S. Justice Department awarded the funds this week. It’ll be used specifically in the Mount Pleasant area. “I just want to thank the federal government for listening to the cries of the people here […]
A Federal Aviation Administration grant of more than $20 million will finance runway safety improvements at a Cleveland airport. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says the FAA grant to Burke Lakefront Airport was announced last week by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Burke will use the grant to move the end of one runway 600 feet […]
CLEVELAND – The city of Cleveland will hold a swearing-in ceremony next week for 25 laid-off police officers who are returning to duty. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson made the announcement Friday and will administer the oath at 8 a.m. Monday at Cleveland police headquarters. Jackson said the officers are able to return because of a […]
The City of Cleveland will recall 25 police officers who lost their jobs due to the state-imposed layoffs, after receiving a $5.8 million COPS grant. The money covers the full salary and benefits packages of the recalled officers for three years. “These returning officers are well-trained, experienced and can quickly resume their careers and service […]
The City of Cleveland will recall 25 police officers who lost their jobs due to the state-imposed layoffs, after receiving a $5.8 million COPS grant. The money covers the full salary and benefits packages of the recalled officers for three years. “These returning officers are well-trained, experienced and can quickly resume their careers and service […]
The East Cleveland Theater is a community theater that gives so much to the community. It has changed lives through its mission, but now it needs help from all of us to keep going. And you can do that with a click of your mouse. The theater’s executive director, Theresa Tucker, says the theater is […]
