Message from the Executive Director | |
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Dear Friends,
Happy August! I hope that you’re having a relaxing, fun, and safe summer. HLF is having a busy and exciting season with many new announcements.
At its July meeting, the HLF Board of Directors approved $180,000 in Community Grants funding to seven organizations. Please visit our website for a complete list of our funding with descriptions of each approved program.
HLF also welcomed its newest staff member, Sharon Schuldt, as our Foundation and Grants Coordinator. Sharon will be supporting all aspects of the Foundation's work - grantmaking, community engagement, and administration. We are thrilled to have her on board and hope that you’ll reach out to introduce yourself. She can be reached at sharon@healthylakewodfoundation.org.
We are also excited to announce the appointment of Rachel Williams to our Board of Directors. Please see the Board Update below to learn more about Rachel. She is a dynamic community leader who brings a background in organizing, health education, and school programming. Welcome, Rachel!
HLF’s Neighborhood Opportunity Grants process opens on August 14th. Please visit our website for information on how to apply and access technical support.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: HLF’s 5th Annual Community Meeting will be held on September 20th from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Cove Community Center. We are so excited to share our work and progress over the past year as well as highlight grantees and their important programs and projects in the community.
As always, we continue to share information on resources and events in Lakewood that advance health and well-being for the community through these newsletters, on social media, and on our website. If you find these updates helpful, please forward this newsletter to a friend and encourage them to sign up on our Contact Us page.
For a healthy Lakewood,
Kate Ingersoll
HLF Executive Director
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WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER!
HLF is excited to announce the appointment of Rachel Williams to our Board of Directors. Rachel, a Lakewood resident, was nominated at the HLF Board’s July meeting and brings an array of valuable skills and experience to the Foundation.
Currently, Rachel serves as a Community Development Corporation Relationship Manager with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress. Rachel holds an M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from John Carrol University and a B.S. in Health Sciences from The Ohio State University.
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HLF’s Board Secretary and Chair of the Governance Committee, Melissa Federman, notes, “Rachel is a dynamic leader with experience in community development, school administration, and public health. Her ongoing commitment to advancing health equity is needed and her expertise is timely as HLF Board initiates an equity assessment of our own organization.”
To learn more about HLF’s Board of Directors, please visit our website.
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🌟 Congratulations 🌟
2023 Community Grant Recipients
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Reach Out and Read Greater Cleveland
$10,000
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Journey Center for
Safety and Healing
$20,000
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH)
$20,000
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited
$25,000
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Lakewood Community Services Center
$40,000
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Neighborhood Family Practice
$40,000
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Neighborhood Opportunity Grant Applications Open August 14 | | |
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Neighborhood Opportunity Grants support community-based projects and initiatives in Lakewood.
Through this funding, HLF seeks to support local efforts that:
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SAVE THE DATE: 2023 HLF ANNUAL MEETING | |
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Wednesday, September 20
7:00 p.m. at the Cove Community Center
At HLF’s 5th Annual Community Meeting, we will celebrate the Foundation's 5th birthday with the community and share the progress of our funding and engagement efforts in Lakewood.
Please register today!
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION | |
HEALTH FOR LAKEWOOD
(RESOURCES & EVENTS)
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
The Lakewood Area Collaborative, in partnership with The Caring, Lakewood Family Room, Hatchling CLE, and Help Me Grow will be throwing a Community Baby Shower for pregnant people at Cove Community Center on Saturday, September 9th, 2023.
Registration is live, but limited so if you are interested in attending, please sign up soon.
REGISTER HERE
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ME/WE Education & Support Group
The City of Lakewood sponsors an education and self-help support group program for those concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or other drug use. Meets Saturdays.
LEARN MORE
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Lakewood Arts Festival
The 46th Annual Lakewood Arts Festival returns on August 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Detroit Avenue between Arthur and Belle.
The festival will feature over 160 artists from across the country including paintings, prints, and works on paper, photography, ceramics, art glass, sculpture, fiber, wood, jewelry, and more.
LEARN MORE
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35th Annual Lakewood Community Festival
Set for Sept. 9, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Madison Park, the festival celebrates community, cultural heritage, and families. It is a day of fun and activities for everyone.
Craft and game booths, live entertainment, an inflatable obstacle course, and children’s games will all be part of the festivities, as well as a variety of delectable foods.
LEARN MORE
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About the Healthy Lakewood Foundation
The Healthy Lakewood Foundation (HLF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity. HLF was created to ensure remaining assets from the conversion of the Lakewood Hospital continue to benefit the residents of the City of Lakewood. HLF’s grantmaking addresses the social determinants of health, the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age in Lakewood, Ohio. HLF’s mission is to advance programs, policies, and practices that inspire a Lakewood community in which health and well-being are reflected in all aspects of life.
To contact HLF, please visit our website or email info@healthylakewoodfoundation.org.
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