Learn how people experiencing addiction are criminalized, penalized, and dehumanized within social services, and what you can do to create a healthier environment for the people you serve.
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Dear Community Partners,
As you may have heard, on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, a Neighborhood Plan was released in which The Western Reserve Land Conservancy (WRLC) announced that they will displace the residents at Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park and destroy their beloved community. Over 100 people will have their homes and livelihoods erased from existence and over 100 already existing affordable housing units will no longer be available.
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The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless is seeking dynamic individuals who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors. Professionals, lawyers, community members, accountants, activists, and people with lived experience who support our mission to eliminate the root causes of homelessness while loving our diverse community through organizing, advocacy, education, and street outreach are welcome to apply.
Read MoreIn collaboration with Cuyahoga Community Public Library, as part of the One Community Reads program, NEOCH will be offering a free online training, Monday February 20, from 7-8:30PM.
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Do you want to use your skills and resources to help people experiencing homelessness in Cleveland? Do you have consistent long-term availability this winter and spring? Then volunteering at NEOCH is the right fit for you!
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On Friday, Jan. 6, the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH), Ohio Federation of Teachers, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, and Union Veterans Council sued over Ohio’s new voter suppression law, House Bill 458, which was enacted late last week.
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Wednesday, December 21st is the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. On this day, we invite community activists, homeless service providers, people currently experiencing homelessness, and residents of the City of Cleveland to gather in mourning and remembrance of those who died in the homeless community in 2022.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a time for the LGBTQ community to honor friends and family members who have died due to anti-trans violence. This year, instead of spending TDOR peacefully grieving, members of the LGBTQ community listened in horror to the news that a gut-wrenching act of anti-LGBTQ violence was committed in Colorado Springs when a gunman opened fire on patrons of Club Q, a venue that served as an LGBTQ safe haven. Five people were killed and over 25 were injured…
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This Giving Tuesday, NEOCH is asking for your help to eliminate homelessness in our community. There are an estimated 2,000 people experiencing homelessness in Cuyahoga County on any given night and with winter fast approaching, people will be pushed further into crisis and life-threatening situations…
Read MoreLearn the ins and outs of the housing and shelter systems in Cuyahoga County. Participants will get an overview of how people become housing insecure and homeless, what their options are, and how they can access the resources they need to regain stability. Participants will also learn about fair housing law, tenants’ rights, and the eviction process.
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On a misty morning in early October, when the leaves were just beginning to change, I drove down to Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a group of leaders who have lived the experience of homelessness. As I drove through wooded hills… Read More
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Dispel homelessness myths and learn how the problem is perpetuated through systemic racism and the commodification of housing. Hear from NEOCH staff and board members about the historical and modern causes of homelessness, and what we can do to build a world where everyone has a safe place to call home…
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Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 – Cleveland – On Tuesday evening, Mayor Justin M. Bibb knocked on doors in Slavic Village, Union-Miles, and Lee-Harvard and talked directly with residents facing eviction to highlight expanded housing rights in Cleveland…
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On August 3, 2022, residents of the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park formed a tenant union called United Residents of Euclid Beach to collectively vocalize mounting fears of displacement and an uncertain future for the mobile home park
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Homeless service providers: Learn to know the signs of trauma, manage our own vicarious trauma, and best practices to manage both.
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Last week we heard from Homeless Congress Leaders and legal experts on how the Homeless Bill of Rights will impact our community. Learn how you can advocate for City Council to pass the bill.
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On August 10th, 2022, members of Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to pass Pay to Stay legislation! While it's not the strongest tenant protection housing advocates can imagine, it's a step in the direction towards making fairness the status quo for renters behind on their rent who come up with the money owed. Thanks to everyone who reached out to councilmembers to express your support!
Read MoreDo you work or live in a place where unhoused people spend their time? What do you do when you encounter someone who may be experiencing homelessness? Often times we see someone in crisis and turn to emergency services for help. However, this can often do more harm than good. Join NEOCH to learn about those effects, laws that target unhoused people, and how NEOCH's outreach team can help when you meet someone experiencing homelessness.
Dispel homelessness myths and learn how the problem is perpetuated through systemic racism and the commodification of housing. Hear from NEOCH staff and board members about the historical and modern causes of homelessness, and what we can do to build a world where everyone has a safe place to call home.
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