THE WAY FORWARD LEADER LUNCH BREAK ARCHIVE

Councilwoman Santana share her background and connection to Ward 14 and what prompted her to run for Council. She also discussed here work in advancing the Ward and the city over the past six years, and the focus areas for the future.

James shared the three overall goals of the master plan of improving the parks experience, creating programming that’s reflective of what the community wants and needs, and increase quality of the park space. He discussed the overview of the master plan roadmap and its three components of the community needs assessment, the long range plan, and the strategic plan, as well as who’s involved and the timeline. He also shared an overview of the community engagement process and early findings.

Becca shared how Thistle Farms provides women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction the time and space for transformative, sustainable healing.

Craig shared his first impressions of Cleveland, what drew him to move across the world to Northeast Ohio, and his reflections on his time here so far. He discussed the happenings at Playhouse Square so far in his seven-month tenure, and the challenges and opportunities he sees for the organization, the area, and the city. He also shared a teaser about what’s on the horizon for Playhouse Square.

Natalie gave an overview of who Providence House (PH) is. She discussed the impact of child abuse and neglect on the community and the how their preventative services help offset those costs. She discussed the services PH provides, who they serve, and why clients reach out to them, as well as some of their outcomes. She talked about the East Campus, the current iteration and the future vision, and their work and impact nationally.

Da’na shared the mission, vision, and overview of the Village of Healing, including what drover her to create the center. She described their programming, current services, and outcomes, and shared what’s on the horizon for the center.