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What's happening at Wade Park CEC?

While specific programming is determined in collaboration with members of the community and consulting with ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC), programs and activities include:

• NAC offices and monthly meeting location: Three years ago, the NAC—a 20-member body composed of community members, students and representatives from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and local community organizations—was established to advise university leadership on relevant issues, programs and projects that significantly impact people in East Cleveland and Cleveland neighborhoods near campus. 

• Telehealth/interview room: For those without reliable internet access at home and proper equipment, conducting remote job interviews or telehealth doctor’s appointments is an issue. Space will be provided for community residents to conduct remote job interviews or telehealth appointments.

• Health and wellness screenings and workshops: Promoting health and wellness within the community will be an important component of the center. Working with ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s schools of medicine, nursing and dental and other community partners, health and wellness clinics, workshops and activities will be offered.

• Youth Programs: Youth-centered activities from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s Office of Pre-Collegiate Programs will connect university students and faculty to serve as tutors and mentors to elementary, middle, and high-school students in neighboring schools. 

• Law clinics: The center will serve as a location for the School of Law’s clinics, such as the Second Chance Re-entry Clinic, which addresses legal challenges of formerly incarcerated individuals, and the Wills Clinic, which provides free wills to local residents.

• Local small business advising and workshops: In partnership with local organizations, the university hopes to provide legal and technical assistance to local small businesses looking to expand or need assistance with contracts or develop employee manuals.

• Community gathering space: Local community organizations, neighborhood groups and block clubs will be able to reserve conference rooms for their meetings. The property’s outdoor space may also be used for community gatherings, celebrations and recreation.

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Groups who have held events at Wade Park CEC include:

• Know Your Neighbors
  
• The Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists
• The Neighborhood Advisory Council
• The National Youth Sports Program
• NAACP ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Campus Chapter
• Neighbor to Neighbor
• STEP-UP Tutoring Program
• The Social Justice Institute
• The Cuyahoga Land Bank/Realty Reimagined
• OMEGA Project
• ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Athletic Department Visting Committee
• The Center for Biomedical Ethics
• The Gathering Place
• Bolton School Professional Development
• 100 Black Men
• Cleveland Diabetes Prevention Program
• The National Council of Negro Women Inc.
• Mamahood
• The MSASS Black Student Association
• Nature Advocates
• The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative
• The Hessler Neighborhood Association