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Integrating you into your healthcare, BAAM! Diane Mastnardo & Jacque Mastnardo 2020 Finalist Health & Wellness category Presented in partnership with:    PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Breathing, Aromatherapy Acupressure and Movement, BAAM! Engaging people through their senses to decrease symptoms of anxiety and increase impulse control in the moment. Keep up to date with BAAM on their…

Never, Ever Give Up Allison Meyer 2019 Finalist Authentic Cleveland Experiences category Presented in partnership with: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Honoring Cleveland’s perseverance by allowing people to share and motivate others to never, ever give up with a wall of handwritten stories, answering the question: What is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do? Keep up…

Blanket Blessings Logan Dior Williams & Denyelle E Rashid 2020 Finalist Quality of Life Presented in partnership with: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Blanket Blessings will provide the less fortunate with the necessary care packages they need as the seasons change. It will also be a way to inspire children to make a change in their own communities….

Fighting-to-Understand Ted Wetzel + George Williams 2019 Presenter Community Change category Presented in partnership with:    PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An online platform utilizing various methods of safe spaces/brave spaces, including face-to-face and online interaction, to build civil discourse skills and re-assemble the foundation of what “We the People” agree on, one issue at a time. Keep…

1,000 Ties Jowan Smith 2020 Winner Community Change category Presented in partnership with:    PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 1,000 Ties etiquette program educates inner-city males ages 6-21 on dining etiquette, tying a tie, communication skills, grooming, sportsmanship, proper dress, the art of being a gentleman, and how to be the best version of themselves. Keep up…