Big Deal: The Giant Supply Depot, a new concept for an innovative tutoring and literacy center on Euclid Avenue, was awarded $300 to cover the costs of the applicant to attend a national conference in order to learn how to establish this unique educational venue. The concept is based on successful literary centers established in cities across the U.S. by writer Dave Eggers.
Little Frogs in Bigger Ponds, a project of the Joyful Noise Neighborhood Music School, was awarded $1,800 to cover the cost of sending 6 youth to summer music and drama camps at major art institutions in the Cleveland area.
Rebecca Garcia was awarded $4,000 for staffing and supplies in support of Weaving Culture, Knitting Community. Through this project, refugees participate in a weekly weaving workshop that serves as a cultural exchange as students and teachers learn American and Bhutanese weaving, practice English, and work towards establishing an artists’ co-op at the Cudell Fine Arts Center.
A coalition of parents was awarded a $3,000 planning grant for the development of a high-quality, innovative public school on Cleveland’s near west side.
Prince of Peace Computer Literacy was awarded $1200 to provide computer literacy and technical instruction at Prince of Peace ODM, providing a safe environment for clients to advance their employment and personal development.
Wigglewords, a program of Verb Ballets, was awarded $2000 to present free weekly movement based literacy workshops this summer at various Cleveland community centers. The program gets children, ages 3-8 years old, moving while improving skills in spelling, phonics, and rhyming.
Midwifery Project was awarded $1050 to help raise consumer awareness on the near west side of Cleveland about nurse midwifery care as an important option for expecting moms. Led by a part-time nurse midwife with organizing experience, plans include distributing brochures and presenting at least one public event.
