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Slavic Village Nonprofit Partners

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CLEVELAND

They inspire and enable young people who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. They focus on healthy lifestyles, academic success, character-building, and leadership development.

NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

They develop grassroots leaders who help rebuild the bonds of community and improve the quality of life for neighborhood residents throughout Greater Cleveland. They offer a leadership class that helps develop youth into even greater leaders for tomorrow.

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC

They are a coeducational high school rooted in the Gospel values and focused on college and career readiness. Their mission is to challenge and encourage students to excel academically, to deepen their faith in God, and to live a life of service, so they may face the future with confidence and hope. 

NEIGHBORHOOD PETS

A program from Friends of the Cleveland Kennel, they offer affordable and accessible wellness care, spay and neuter services, education, and resources to Cleveland pet owners in need.

SLAVIC VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT

Their mission is to preserve, empower, and advance Slavic Village as a thriving diverse neighborhood. They specialize in community outreach and development and are part of many initiatives such as the Slavic Village Recovery Project in partnership with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress.

BROADWAY SCHOOL OF MUSIC & THE ARTS

They provide access to high quality music, visual art and dance instruction, and related programming for people of all ages and abilities. This includes instrumental and voice lessons, eurhythmics, visual art classes, and more.

AMERICA SCORES CLEVELAND

Their mission is to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. They do this through soccer programs that give a team-based learning approach, and poetry to improve literacy skills and promote creative thinking.