Community West Foundation Grants $566,100 to Local Nonprofits

Westlake, Ohio

In a generous display of community support, the Community West Foundation, located at 821 Westpoint Parkway, recently announced the awarding of $566,100 in fourth-quarter grants aimed at bolstering the efforts of local nonprofit organizations.

This substantial funding amount encompasses $443,000 that has been approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, alongside an additional $123,100 that has been distributed through the Community Impact Fund. This initiative empowers donors from all backgrounds to contribute meaningfully to their communities, according to the official press release.

The grants will directly benefit organizations serving Cleveland, western Cuyahoga County, and Lorain County, significantly enhancing local community services.

Highlights from the grant recipients include:

Cuyahoga County

• Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health – Provides arts enrichment programs aimed at improving quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
• Community of Hope – Supports homeless youth aging out of foster care by linking them to vital mental health services and educational programs.
• Frontline Service – Offers essential behavioral health services for the most vulnerable populations in Cuyahoga County.
• Journey Center for Safety and Healing – Provides crisis support for victims of child abuse and domestic violence.
• Lakewood Community Services Center – Delivers food assistance and other services to low-income families in the area.
• May Dugan Center – Focuses on addressing health and socioeconomic disparities.
• Merrick House – Aims to reduce racial disparities in infant mortality and poor birth outcomes.
• Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center – Offers comprehensive support for people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Scranton Road Ministries – Works to alleviate poverty through various community-focused initiatives.
• Seeds of Literacy – Enhances adult literacy through tailored educational programs.
• Transformations by Cleveland Angels – Supports fostering families with community resources.
• West Side Catholic Center – Provides food, shelter, and job training services.

Lorain County

• Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services – Assists with financial literacy and job training programs.
• North Ridgeville Community Care – Offers support services to local residents in need.
• Oberlin Community Services – Engages in food distribution and emergency assistance initiatives.

For further details regarding the Community West Foundation and its initiatives, visit communitywestfoundation.org.

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Military appreciation: The Bay Village City Schools’ fourth annual Military Appreciation Night is set for January 24 during the boys basketball game at Bay High School Gymnasium.

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Flying high: Magnificat High School recently hosted an Aerial Drone competition for students.

WESTLAKE

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