Some of our favorite articles from the past year that feature organizations who provide assistance to individuals in our local northeast Ohio communities.

Rising Star Academy empowers kids with cerebral palsy

One of only 42 conductive education centers in the country. Read More » 

In a time of need, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank serves hope

To serve the rising number of hungry children in northeast Ohio, the food bank came up with another creative solution––the BackPacks for Kids program. Read More »

Share A Vision brings opportunities to those with special needs

Share A Vision is a Mentor-based charitable organization on a mission to enrich the lives of children and young adults with autism and special needs. Read More » 

 

Adoption: An alternate path to parenthood

November is National Adoption Month, a 30-day platform for raising awareness and bringing attention to the need for permanent families for minors in foster care. Read More » 

 

WIC program helps families with nutrition and more

The WIC program is available to pregnant women with low to moderate incomes and includes women who have recently delivered, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. Read More » 

Become a “Big Sister” –– become part of the family

BBBS has an in-depth matching process and orientation to make sure it’s the right fit. They also have match specialists who check in frequently to help with concerns and offer guidance. Read More » 

NextWork program offers students a new perspective on manufacturing

Program is designed to provide K-12 students exposure, training and quality job opportunities while fulfilling local manufacturing workforce needs. Read More »