For years, News 5 has told the stories of the individuals who are helping their communities and making Cleveland 'A Better Land.' Their impact is felt every single day. Here are 50 of those people.
Since 2020, News 5 has been committed to sharing the stories of the people working hard to make Northeast Ohio"A Better Land." We’ve covered over 100 agents for change. In this first post recognizing the awesome sum of their contributions, we're recognizing 50 individuals and groups. We will highlight more of these individuals in future lists.
'Girls with Sole' helps girls find their inner strength RELATED:Nonprofit 'Girls with Sole' empowers and uplifts NE Ohio girls who have experienced abuseThe Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance has made efforts to curb street violence by offering youth in Cleveland outreach workers, mediation, gang intervention, violence prevention and family services.
Podcast highlights efforts to build a better land in Northeast Ohio RELATED: Podcast highlights efforts to build a better land in Northeast OhioSheila Locatelli started Women of Hope, a faith-based nonprofit that helps women transition from the military, incarceration, domestic violence and trauma, after realizing that women needed the reminder that there a better way.
Akron woman helps ex-offenders start over from square one despite stigma RELATED: Akron woman helps ex-offenders start over from square one despite stigma100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland created Walk a Mile with a Child to take children from the Greater Cleveland area through some of Northeast Ohio’s most beautiful parks while learning about life and the environment.
B. Riley Sober House opens drop-in center to serve as safe place for those dealing with mental health, homelessness, and addiction RELATED: B. Riley Sober House opens drop-in center to serve as safe place for those dealing with mental health, homelessness, and addictionMore than two dozen teens from Orrville High School took a break from planting trees in their conservation of parks class to build beds for children in Wayne County through the program Sweet Dreams for Kids.
How Vocational Guidance Services CEO Susie Barragate is using her position to empower and mentor women RELATED: How Vocational Guidance Services CEO Susie Barragate is using her position to empower and mentor womenRosa Beltre is the executive director of the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. It’s a federal coalition that advocates for survivors of sexual assault.
Shaker Heights woman creates Inner Visions of Cleveland to address poverty, systematic racism RELATED: How a Shaker Heights woman created a new way to address poverty in ClevelandDeLores Pressley created She Elevates, a four-week summer academy for girls 8 to 14 that teaches them how to be “girl bosses,” giving girls the confidence that can shape their entire life, creating a program to teach a variety of business and life skills while fostering the entrepreneurial spirit.
'Take what you need—leave what you can' — Stark Co. woman sets up anonymous food pantries for those in need RELATED:'Take what you need—leave what you can' — Stark Co. woman sets up anonymous food pantries for those in needDoc Harrill launched the Refresh Collective to make it easier for young people to express their emotions through writing, recording and performing music.
'Believers Achieve Dreams' gives kids in Cleveland a chance to be kids through new experiences RELATED: 'Believers Achieve Dreams' gives kids in Cleveland a chance to be kids through new experiencesJoel Daniel Harris is the Executive Director of TomTod Ideas, the non-profit behind “Camp What If,” a week-long summer program that challenges kids in 6th to 8th grades to think about ways to improve their communities.
Courtney Jones Carer and Cure Foundation helps those with pediatric cancer RELATED: A daughter's last wish and a mother's promise bring support to children affected by pediatric cancerArmy veteran Calvin Love created the Little Giants fitness center, the only gym in the state that targets children between 6-17 to help them achieve their fitness goals while combating childhood obesity.
CLE woman using her experiencing with gun violence to help others RELATED: Cleveland woman turns pain of losing best friend into passion to help others through trauma of gun violenceMeltrice Sharp and LaRese Purnell created CLE Consulting to help the Black community understand their money and boost their wealth.
School custodian starts after-school dance program that helps students thrive RELATED: School custodian starts after-school dance program that helps students thriveBritiny Hubbard is the program coordinator for Summer Sprout, a program that supports and promotes community gardens by providing soil testing, seeds, starter plants, soil amendments, tilling services, raised bed materials, educational outreach, and support to participating gardens.
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