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Cleveland Housing 101: Three-part webinar series on homeless service system

Learn 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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STAND WITH EUCLID BEACH: A LETTER TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

STAND WITH EUCLID BEACH: A LETTER TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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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APPLY TO BE ON NEOCH'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

APPLY TO BE ON NEOCH'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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.

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Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

FREE virtual event: Homeless Help 101

In 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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2022 Annual Homeless Memorial Candlelight Vigil
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

2022 Annual Homeless Memorial Candlelight Vigil

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 in the Aftermath of the Club Q Tragedy
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Transgender Day of Remembrance in the Aftermath of the Club Q Tragedy

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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NEOCH Needs Your Help During This Giving Season!
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

NEOCH Needs Your Help During This Giving Season!

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…

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Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Cleveland Housing 101: Three-part webinar series on homeless service system

Learn 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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Gratitude During the Giving Season
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Gratitude During the Giving Season

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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NEOCH PRESENTS ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, OUR SIGNATURE EDUCATION SERIES!
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

NEOCH PRESENTS ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, OUR SIGNATURE EDUCATION SERIES!

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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Open Letter from United Residents of Euclid Beach
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Open Letter from United Residents of Euclid Beach

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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