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Archive for January, 2012
Collab Leaership Contact Information
January 30, 2012Collab Members and Their Acronyms
January 30, 2012DVAC Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center
Prodigal Prodigal Church in Lakewood
CRCC
OBB Ohio Benefits Bank
TSOC Tapestry System of Care
WSCH West Side Community House
CCEFS Cuyahoga County Employment & Family Services
GCRTA Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
“The Council” The Council of Neighborhood Leaders
“The Collab” Lakewood Family Collaborative
CCBH Cuyahoga County Board of Health
CCDCFS Cuyahoga County Department of Children & Family Services
ACC Achievement Centers for Children
ECMH Early Childhood Mental Health
ANC Adoption Network Cleveland
H2O Help to Others
BCHFS Berea Children’s Home & Family Services
FLCCC
LKC Lakewood Kiwanis Club
PNC PNC Bank
LCRAC Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission
HWR Hospice of the Western Reserve
NCM North Coast Ministry
Meetings & Collab E-Newsletter
January 28, 2012Meetings & Collab E-Newsletter
The Lakewood Family Collaborative meets every fourth Thursday of the month, from 1pm-2:30pm at the Lakewood Women’s Pavilion at Lakewood Park in Lakewood.
2012 meeting schedule
- Thursday January 26, 2012
- Thursday February 23, 2012
- Thursday March 28, 2012
- Thursday April 26, 2012
- Thursday May 24, 2012
- Thursday June 27, 2012
- There will be no meeting in July 2012
the collab e-newsletter
The Collab E-Newsletter is distributed on the first of every month. The due date for E-News submission is the 15th of the month prior to the
distribution date.
Lakewood Collab Committee Chairpersons
January 28, 2012Antoinette.Gelsomino@lakewoodoh.net
Toni Gelsomino
Membership
Colleen.McNamara@lakewoodoh.net
Colleen McNamara
Adoption/Foster Care Awareness
Jdriscoll1125@yahoo.com
Jillian Driscoll
Hospitality
kpagsuyoin@hotmail.com
Kristine Pagsuyoin
First VC, Clear 4 Kids
lkwdschoolsupplies@gmail.com
Karen Lee
School Supplies
kaprice.holloway@pnc.com
Kaprice Holloway
Job Seekers
thacker.amy@gmail.com
Amy Thacker
Public Relations
January Minutes
January 28, 2012Collaborative Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2012 ~ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Woman’s Club Pavilion, Lakewood Park
Our Mission:
“The Lakewood Family Collaborative is a group of agencies, organizations and concerned individuals working together to make sure a network of services and supports are available and accessible to children, youth and families.”
Program Year 2011-2012 Focus:
“Strengthening the connections between all who live, work and play in our Lakewood”
Goals: 1. Increase membership and awareness within the Lakewood community.
2. Motivate members to participate in Collaborative activities.
3. Educate members on how to connect and reach out amongst each other for information, ideas and general support.
Welcome – Bruce Chamberlin welcomed everyone.
Introductions – Introductions were made via the Acronym Game.
Spotlight and Discussion – Shelly Napolitan, Lakewood Community Services Center (LCSC) –
LCSC has been serving the community by providing basic needs assistance since 1982. LCSC served over 7,000 individuals in 2011, and the number of persons needing assistance has increased annually each of the last four years. Four areas of assistance that LCSC provides are:
1) Emergency Food Assistance – (food pantry, delivery to seniors, free farmers market, community garden, coordination of Lakewood Community Meals)
2) Homeless Prevention / Housing – point of access for residents who qualify for rent/utility assistance
3) Referral & Linkage to other agencies/resources
4) No Cost Onsite Support – (legal assistance w/civil matters, tenant/landlord issue resolution, food stamp applications)
Volunteer Opportunities & Applications are available.
LCSC Main Number – 216.226.6466, shelly@lcsclakewood.org
Table Discussion –
1) Hunger: Identify ways to secure healthier/culturally appropriate food options
2) Household Needs: Identifying additional sources for clothing/infant needs/personal care items/furniture
Responses:
*connect w/LEAF
*attach SNAP-Ed recipes
*Westside Market produce section closes 4 pm on Saturdays (great deals shortly before closing time)
*glean from: Whole Foods Stores or Farmers Markets
*contact cultural centers to identify culturally appropriate foods
*better informed community (don’t donate expired foods)
*campaign for specific items
*talk to ministerial association & faith communities
*grant writers
*drives for hygiene items – through Boys/Girls Scouts, YMCA, Library, Schools, or Red Cross blood donation sites
*Collab collect specific items each month
*solicit donations from major companies & foundations (eg: Cleveland Clinic)
*be strategic in asking different companies/organizations to donate specific items during specific months
*furniture banks
Announcements –
*Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission (CRAC) – The Collab is co-sponsoring the “Welcome To Lakewood” event: Wednesday, April 25, @ Garfield Middle School.
*Lakewood Community Services Center – volunteer opportunities and applications available. Contact LCSC Main Number – 216.226.6466, shelly@lcsclakewood.org
*National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month is February. (Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center). “Respect” fundraiser will be at the Great Lakes Brewing Co. Feb 2, 4:30-7:30 pm, $25. For tix contact Molly 216.688.7230 or online at dvcac.org “upcoming events.”
*Friday, January 27, Lakewood Kiwanis “Great Lakewood Kiwanis Pizza Bake-Off.” All-You-Can-Eat-Pizza, Lakewood High School-East Cafeteria. Adults: $10, Students 13-18yrs: $8, Under 12 yrs $5. Tickets sold in advance and at the door.
*Tapestry – exists to enhance the lives of children with significant behavioral needs who are involved in multiple systems, through family-focused, child-centered, strength-based, and culturally competent care in their community.
*The Gathering Place – Cancer Support Center is hosting a Valentine’s Day Party, Friday, Feb 10, 4 – 6 pm
*15th of every month is deadline to send info for the Newsletter
*Send flyers electronically to be included in Newsletter: kpagsuyoin@hotmail.com
*Membership Directory will be online Feb 1
*If not getting emails, check spam or see that security settings are not blocking it
Committee Reports –
Adoption/Foster Care – Colleen McNamara, Chair
colleen.mcnamara@lakewoodoh.net or 216.529.6873
1. If interested in brainstorming or helping with events contact Colleen.
Job Seekers – Kaprice Holloway, Chair
cell: 216.534.3046
1. Anyone interested in helping revitalize this committee, contact Kaprice.
Membership – Toni Gelsomino, Chair
antoinette.gelsomino@lakewoodoh.net
1. Fill out membership form and consider committee work
Additional Business –
*Mary Hall will be retiring at the end of January. Thanks Mary, for your many years of dedicated service to this community!
Next meeting is Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 1pm.
The Lakewood Family Collaborative
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month, 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Lakewood Park Woman’s Club Pavilion
(November and December – third Thursday of the month)
Contact us @ 529-6870 or lakewoodfamilycollab@gmail.com
All are welcome and encouraged to attend, so please spread the word!
Newsletter Deadline: 15th of the month. Submissions emailed to lakewoodfamilycollab@gmail.com
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
January 23, 2012Wednesday, February 15
Lakewood & Rocky River Chambers of Commerce
Business After Hours Networking Event
Sponsored by Cox Business
Deagan’s Kitchen + Bar
14810 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood OH 44107
5:30pm-7pm
Tuesday, February 21
Lakewood & Rocky River Chambers of Commerce
Fat Tuesday Business After Hours Networking Event
Sponsored by Cox Business
Deagan’s Kitchen + Bar
14810 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood OH 44107
5:30pm-7pm
Friday, February 24
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting
6th Annual Outstanding Work Ethic Awards
Lakewood Park Women’s Pavilion
14532 Lake Avenue, Lakewood OH 44107
11:30am-1pm
Lakewood HOUSEWARMING program
January 21, 2012You may not be thinking of winter now
But it will be here before you know it!
Are you ready for those gas bills?
There may be help available to you!
The HOUSEWARMING Program provides:
Conservation measures that are designed to promote energy efficiency including:
• A safety inspection of the home
• Possible furnace tune-up/repair
• Insulation measures in the attic and sidewalls
• A carbon monoxide alarm
• Furnace/boiler replacements may also be available
• Energy saving education and materials to help sustain ongoing energy conservation
To be eligible you must meet the following income guidelines
Size of family Maximum income
1 $ 21,660
2 $ 29,140
3 $ 36,620
4 $ 44,100
5 $ 51,580
Each additional Add $ 7,480
In addition to the program benefits listed above, you may also be eligible for:
• Help with your gas bill
• Compact fluorescent bulbs
• Energy metering of refrigerators
• Replacement for high electrical use units
• Breaker box replacement*
• Wiring upgrades (in order to insulate home)*
For more information and an application, please contact:
Hilary Schickler
LakewoodAlive
hschickler@lakewoodalive.com
216.521.1554
*Owner occupants only
December Lakewood Collab Minutes
January 21, 2012
The Lakewood Family Collaborative
Meeting Minutes – December 15th, 2011
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Agenda Item |
Discussion |
Next Steps/Follow Up |
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Welcome & Introductions |
Bruce Chamberlin opened the meeting at 1:05pm with a warm welcome and group introductions. |
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Collaborative Spotlight & Discussion |
December Spotlight, Leah Brow from the Ohio Benefit Bank through the Cleveland Foodbank
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Questions about Ohio Benefit Bank? Email Leah Brow directly at: |
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Announcements/Upcoming Events/Etc. |
1) Employment & Family Services of Cuyahoga County
2) Lakewood Police Department
3) Berea Children’s Home and Family Services
4) The Hospice of the Western Reserve
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Employment and Family Services Questions/Concerns: Contact Verlinda Moore at (216) 939-2483
Berea Children’s Home & Family Services Questions/Concerns: Contact Rivienne Levin (440)260-8370
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Committee Updates |
1) Message from the Vice Chair
2) Job Seekers
3) School Supplies
4) Membership
5) Hospitality – No Update |
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Department of Children & Family Services Updates |
Kathleen Sullivan, the ‘Geo Chief’ for the particular area in Cuyahoga County where the community of Lakewood falls re-introduced herself and noted to the group that anytime they have any questions around anything regarding the department OR Family-to-Family, to reach out directly to her and she’ll be certain to connect you to the right party. |
Department of Children & Family Services Questions/Concerns: Contact Kathleen Sullivan (216) 635-3801
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Miscellaneous |
Next Meeting – Thursday, January 26th at 1:00pm at the Lakewood Women’s Pavilion |
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Spring Awakening Rocks Beck’s Main Stage Collaboration brings Baldwin-Wallace Music Theatre Program to Lakewood
January 21, 2012
In collaboration with Baldwin-Wallace College Music Theatre Program, the Beck Center for the Arts presents the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Spring Awakening, February 3 through March 4, 2012 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.
Based on the controversial play by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening explores with passion and poignancy the turbulent journey from adolescence to adulthood. This landmark musical swept the 2007 Tony Awards winning eight out of its eleven nominations, including Best Musical and Best Score. With book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening is an exhilarating mix of morality, sexuality, and rock & roll. This production includes adult language and nudity and is recommended for mature audiences ages 17 and older.
Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors (65 and older) and $17 for students (with valid ID). An additional $3 service fee per ticket is applied at the time of purchase. Preview Night on Thursday, February 2 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts are available for parties of 13 or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540, ext. 10. Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available.
Beck Center’s production of Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and is sponsored by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.
MORE BECK CENTER EVENTS
Beck Teen Theater presents Reckless by Craig Lucas
A darkly comic tale of a modern-day Alice in a perilous winter wonderland
Beck Teen Theater presents Reckless by Tony nominated playwright, Craig Lucas in the Studio Theater, February 24 through March 4, 2012. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. There is a special 10 a.m. student matinee Thursday, March 1.
Directed by Jonathan Kronenberger, Beck Center’s associate director of theater education, Reckless is an absurdist midwinter night’s dream comedy that features a talented cast of 17 teenage actors who are students at the Beck Center.
At home on Christmas Eve, Rachel is informed by her guilt-ridden husband that he has hired a hit man to kill her. Distraught, she flees for her life by scrambling out the bedroom window and into the snowy night. Rachel’s adventure takes her from town to town where she meets a variety of crazy, colorful characters and encounters an endless series of incredible coincidences.
Tickets are $12 for Adult/Senior (65 and over) and $10 for Children/Student (18 and under). For tickets, visit beckcenter.org or call 216.521.2540, ext. 10. Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just 10 minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available.
Beck Center’s production of Reckless is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. and is sponsored by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Ohio Arts Council, and Music Is Elementary.
A Creative Cure for Cabin Fever!
It’s not too late to sign up for winter/spring semester
In 2012, make a resolution to try something new and creative at the Beck Center. You still have time to register for winter/spring semester. Classes begin the week of January 30 and registration is ongoing. We offer over 200 classes for artists of all ages and abilities in dance, early childhood, music, theater, and visual arts, as well as Creative Arts Therapies programs for students with special needs. Visit beckcenter.org for a complete class catalog, schedules, and convenient online registration.
Beck Center for the Arts (beckcenter.org) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring regional artists.
DVAC Upcoming Events
January 20, 2012Check out our Upcoming Events!
We are once again holding Respect Month in February 2012 in recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Don’t miss these exciting Respect events!
Respect Kick-Off Event at Great Lakes Brewing Company-
February 2nd, 4:30pm-7:30pm
(21+ only)
Join DVCAC, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and JFSA as we kick off this year’s Respect Month! This Happy Hour event in the Tasting Room at GLBC includes 1 drink, all you can eat appetizers and 1 door prize ticket. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds benefit The Tina Project (www.thetinaproject.org). Join us for a fun event while helping to spread awareness about Teen Dating Violence! Tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be available at the door.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting our website at: https://dvcac.org/Respect_Kick-off_Event.html
Respect Day at the Q- February 12th @ 3:00pm
We have teamed up with the Lake Erie Monsters to educate our community’s teens! The arena will be a buzz as we honor outstanding teen leaders from the Greater Cleveland Area during pregame. Help us spread awareness about teen dating violence by attending Respect Day at the Q. $5 of every ticket sold will go directly to DVCAC so bring your family and friends and watch the Monsters take on the Syracuse Crunch!
Ticket information can be found on our website by clicking here: https://dvcac.org/Awareness_Night_at_the_Q.html
Nordstrom Teen Purple Party- February 18th, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Experience an afternoon of treats, surprises and all things purple at Nordstrom in Beachwood Mall. Be the first to get all of the latest tips and tricks from Nordstrom’s beauty experts and hear the scoop on this year’s hottest trends. This is one party you don’t want to miss! You will also receive a special goodie bag from Nordstrom! Tickets are $10 and are available presale or at the Nordstrom teen section upon arrival.
Ticket information will be coming soon to http://www.dvcac.org.
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