[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cudell Snippets

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Greetings,

Here is yet another issue of the Cudell Snippets--a neighborhood events newsletter.  Enjoy!

Date: Friday, May 18, 2018 10:07 AM  Size: 37 KB  

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Inside This Issue 
MAY 18, 2018
 
SUMMER FEEDING SITES - CUDELL AREA
 
FREE RAIN BARRELS TO CLEVELAND RESIDENTS
 
MAYOR JACKSON LAUNCHES CLEAN CLEVELAND 2018
 
GRASS CUTTING PROGRAM OFFERED TO SENIORS BY DEPARTMENT OF AGING
 
CLIFTON ARTS & MUSICFEST STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

CUDELL OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY  MAY 28
 
Summer Feeding Sites - Cudell Area

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. There is one site in your service area. Please share this information with children and families in your area who can take advantage of the program.
To find other sites near your location, please call 216.738.7239, text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877, or visit www.GreaterClevelandFoodBank.org/SummerMeals. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: 
Denison Avenue United Church of Christ
9900 Denison Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102
6/5/2018-8/3/2018 – W&R
Lunch: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
 
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Carolyn Newberry, Food Bank Communications Coordinator, at 216.738.1608 or cnewberry at clevelandfoodbank.org.
 
FREE RAIN BARRELS TO CLEVELAND RESIDENTS

FREE rain barrels for Cleveland  homeowners to take home after attending one of the following Rain Barrel Workshops:
 
Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation
Saturday, July 28   12 - 1 PM

Detroit Shoreway CDC
Friday, July 12   6 - 7 PM

West Park Academy
Friday, June 15    12 - 1 PM
Registration required online at https://2018clerbworkshops.eventbrite.com
 
Mayor Jackson Launches Clean Cleveland 2018 in City Neighborhoods

Mayor Frank G. Jackson recently announced the kick-off of the 2018 Clean Cleveland program. The initiative – a series of proactive efforts to clean, repair and upgrade the city – is a result of the enhanced budget and passage of Issue 32. 
 
“The kick-off of the 2018 Clean Cleveland program is just one of the ways we are working to stop decline, stabilize our neighborhoods, and position them for the future,” said Mayor Jackson. “Thanks to the people of Cleveland passing Issue 32, we were able to reinstitute this program last year and will continue to enhance coordinated services throughout the city.”
 
Clean Cleveland aligns with Mayor Jackson’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, a series of legislation and programs originally launched in 2017 designed to create a better quality of life for the city’s neighborhoods.
 
The Healthy Neighborhoods Impact Team staffs Clean Cleveland and consists of Public Works, Public Utilities, Building & Housing, Public Health, Public Safety, and the Environmental Crimes Task Force. Teams are comprised of 30 crews, 60+ employees, 20+ trucks and 12+ miscellaneous machines. Services include pothole repair, utility cuts, street sweeping, graffiti removal, grass cutting, fire hydrant painting and more.
 
Residents can expect to see city crews in their neighborhoods inspecting, fixing, and cleaning in a coordinated and systematic fashion. This initiative runs through November 2018, weather permitting. 
 
An example of Clean Cleveland activities include: waste pickup with same day pothole repair, graffiti removal, and catch basin cleaning; followed by street sweeping the following day – all in the same neighborhood.
 
Residents and employees are encouraged to participate in Clean Cleveland in the following ways:
Be eyes and ears for the community: report high weeds and grass, graffiti, standing water, street and traffic light outages, and abandoned properties and vehicles;
Report illegal activity in and around abandoned buildings;
Keep the neighborhood clean and healthy by properly disposing of waste, recycling, keeping up with yard work and making important repairs to the home and property;
Adhere to the waste set out rules;
Keep the property, including sidewalks, clean and free from debris;
Keep an eye out for illegal dumping. Call 664-DUMP, to report any dumping;
Move cars off the street when street cleaning signs are posted - otherwise, parking enforcement crews will ticket violators.

 Please report concerns or let Clean Cleveland know how crews are doing by emailing CleanCLE at city.cleveland.oh.usor calling 3-1-1.*
 
 * Please use 3-1-1 and 216-664-DUMP in place of previously sent numbers for Clean Cleveland complaints.

 GRASS CUTTING PROGRAM OFFERED TO SENIORS BY DEPARTMENT OF AGING

The Cleveland Department of Aging is now taking applications for 2018 grass cutting services.   Lawn cutting services will be provided about once a month through October.  There is no charge for the service but donations are accepted.  For all the program details ( all residents over 60, owner occupied home, etc.) call 216.664.3998 or 216.664.4694.  Please pass this information along to elderly or disabled neighbors that may need help but are not aware of the program.
 
CLIFTON ARTS & MUSICFEST STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Calling all high school graduating seniors and/or those enrolled in institutions of higher learning pursuing studies in fine art.  Go to http://cudell.com/ArtScholarshipProgramApplicaton.pdf to download an application to enter the competition to win one of two $750 scholarships awarded as part of the 30th Annual Clifton Arts & Musicfest.  
Every student needs $750.00!

 THE CUDELL IMPROVEMENT, INC. OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 28TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO PAY TRIBUTE TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR GREAT COUNTRY.