Our Recent Grantmaking

GRANTS AWARDED 2024

2024 Community Grants

Two Year Grants:

$10,000 to The Literacy Cooperative over two years to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Lakewood by providing free books to enrolled children from birth through age five.
$12,500 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center over two years for Sexual Violence Prevention education classes at both Garfield and Harding Middle Schools in Lakewood.
$20,000 to Reach Out and Read Greater Cleveland over two years for evidence-based literacy programming during annual child wellness visits (infancy- age 5) embedded in three Lakewood pediatric practices and the Cleveland Clinic’s Family Medicine Residency Program.
$35,000 to Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA) over two years for support to newcomer and refugee residents in Lakewood through food resources, parenting groups, summer and after school programming for school-age children, translation services, and additional wraparound services.
$40,000 to Journey Center for Safety and Healing over two years for the Justice System Advocacy Program (JSAP) for domestic violence victim advocacy in the Lakewood Municipal Court. Funding also supports training for Lakewood police officers, domestic violence education classes, safety planning, and connections to resources in the community.
$50,000 to LakewoodAlive over two years for the Senior Outreach and Support (SOS) Program, offering comprehensive services that includes aging in place assessments, low-cost home improvements, and other community resources for senior residents to increase their safety at home.
$80,000 to Lakewood Community Services Center (LCSC) over two years for their food delivery program that provides essential home-delivery and benefits enrollment to low-income individuals and families in Lakewood.
$80,000 to Neighborhood Family Practice over two years for patient advocacy services at the North Coast Community Health Center in Lakewood to increase access to care, improve health outcomes, and connect patients to culturally appropriate care and services, regardless of ability to pay.

One Year Grants:

$10,000 to Lakewood YMCA for teen membership scholarships and a mentorship and social program to promote mental, physical, and emotional health among teens in Lakewood, especially during out of school hours.
$15,000 to Barton Center for the Healthy Connections Program, offering free, regular low-impact physical activities and social opportunities for seniors, including art and music therapy, chair yoga, tai-chi, community events, and more.
$15,000 to Haus of Transcendent (HOT) for expanding services to the LGBTQ+ community in Lakewood, including health outreach and educational materials and continuation of their Emergency Help program.
$15,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH)for the expansion of evidence-based sexual health curriculum for Lakewood high school students enrolled in in-school health education.

2024 System-Change Grants

$55,000 to the Division of Early Childhood, a program of the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services, over two years for the Lakewood Childcare Scholarship program. Funding offers support for children and their families, enabling parents to maintain stable employment while ensuring their children receive high quality, regulated childcare.

2024 Emergency Grants

$13,000 to the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services for emergency gift cards for grocery replenishment to those impacted by the power outages of August 2024.
$1,500 to Barton Center to help cover food costs for the many meals they provided their residents during the August 2024 power outages.

PRIOR FUNDING

2023 Funding

2023 Neighborhood Opportunity Grants

$2,000 to Friends of Madison Park for replenishing supplies at the Little Free Locker Room of shared playground equipment at Madison Park.
$2,000 to GardenWalk Lakewood to promote the beautification of neighborhoods and support their summer 2024 Garden Walk event.
$2,000 to H2O (Help to Others), a program of the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services, for engaging youth in civic and leadership topics through regularly held meetings that encourage discussion and learning.
$2,000 to Lakewood Historical Society for free historical walking tours with the purpose of education about Lakewood’s history.
$2,000 to New Avenues to Independence for support for the implementation of the My25 platform, which enhances nutrition support services for individuals living in their two Lakewood independent living homes.
$2,500 to Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation (LCAC) to support community-based meal and other food deliveries to Lakewood residents.
$3,600 to Gigi’s Playhouse Cleveland for programming which supports participants with Down syndrome to be more independent and confident in their abilities while improving their strength and health.
$4,200 to HELP Foundation for the HELP Stay Active program, serving adult day service participants to engage in healthy activities through YMCA membership and other health-promoting activities.
$5,000 to Beck Center for the Arts to support the Super Saturday at Beck Center for the Arts programming.
$5,000 to the Division of Aging, a program of the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services, to engage low-income seniors the opportunity to plan and engage in “bucket list” activities in groups to build social connections.
$5,000 to Kauffman Park Friends for support of three free 2024 community events in Kauffman Park, including a Pride Fest, Tot Fest, and Bike Fest.
$5,000 to OhioGuidestone for Family Night presentations at four elementary schools in Lakewood, to support parent education and community/relationship building within each school.
$5,000 for Trials for Hope for community meals, basic care items, and outreach to unsheltered people to provide basic services to vulnerable populations.
$6,895 to the Recreation and Education Department with the Lakewood City School District for adaptive swim lessons for youth with a disability/disabilities.
$7,000 to Lakewood Public Library for their partnership with Connecting for Kids, to provide library-based programming for families at both the main branch and the Madison branch.
$7,000 to The Literacy Cooperative to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Lakewood by providing free books to enrolled children from birth through age five.
$7,125 to ROX Girls Group with the Lakewood City School District for expansion of support group and curriculum for girls that includes topics of self-defense, communication, relationships, and more.
$7,500 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center for Sexual Violence Prevention education classes at both Garfield and Harding Middle Schools.
$7,500 to Connecting for Kids for building on learning from 2023 research to expand inclusive and supportive programming for families in Lakewood, while also increasing engagement.
$7,500 to The Family Room, a program of the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services, for their New Parent Support Group and prenatal support groups, providing feeding, lactation, and general care support to families of infants and babies.
$7,500 to Haus of Transcendent for support of their pilot program to identify and meet emergency needs of LGBTQ+ community in Lakewood.
$7,500 to Lakewood Black Caucus for their support of Black Lakewood residents, an allyship program for white residents, and a new Mutual Aid supply program.
$7,500 to Lakewood Outdoor Basketball Committee (LOBC) for mentorship and safety offered at Lakewood Park and Madison Park outdoor basketball courts, especially impacting BIPOC youth.
$7,500 to Madison Court Community Coalition for their Block Party Series offering free community events at Madison Park. Additionally, an internship offers training to one young person responsible for community engagement, with the goal of offering safety year-round.

2023 Community Grants

$10,000 to Reach Out and Read Greater Cleveland for evidence-based literacy programming during annual child wellness visits (infancy- age 5) embedded in three Lakewood pediatric practices and the Cleveland Clinic’s Family Medicine Residency Program.
$20,000 to Journey Center for Safety and Healing for the Justice System Advocacy Program (JSAP) in Lakewood for domestic violence victim advocacy, support groups, safety planning, assistance with protection orders, and connections to resources in the community.
$20,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH) for the expansion of evidence-based sexual health curriculum for Lakewood high school students enrolled in in-school health education.
$25,000 to LakewoodAlive for Project Safe Senior programming that offers aging-in-place assessments, low cost/high-impact home improvements, and community resources and referrals for senior residents to increase their safety at home. Additional funding for data management and program evaluation.
$25,000 to Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) for the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program that secures and mentors Lakewood high school students in meaningful and skill-building summer employment.
$40,000 to the Lakewood Community Services Center (LCSC) for the 2024 Summer Lunch and Enrichment Program that offers recreational, socialization, and educational opportunities to income-eligible families with free nutritious meals provided to Lakewood campers in grades K-5.
$40,000 to Neighborhood Family Practice for patient advocacy services at the North Coast Community Health Center in Lakewood that increase access to care, enhance health care delivery, and to improve health outcomes.

2023 System-Change Grants

$10,000 to Lakewood Area Collaborative, a program of the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services, for evidence-based case management training to enhance wrap-around support services to area families.
$12,488 for development of a data and process evaluation strategy for the City of Lakewood’s Neighborhood Paramedic Program.

2023 Additional Funding

$5,000 to the Coordinated Care Project with the Lakewood City School District to help families bridge short-term gaps in monetary and material resources.

2022 Funding

2022 Neighborhood Opportunity Grants

$3,150 to Friends of Madison Park for the Little Free Locker Room of shared playground equipment and the community garden at Madison Park.
$3,150 to GardenWalk Lakewood to promote the beautification of neighborhoods, spread gardening knowledge, and inspire home gardeners in the community.
$5,000 to Beck Center for the Arts to support the Super Saturday @ Beck Center for the Arts programming.
$5,000 to The Family Room, a program of the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services, for the New Parent Support Group, providing feeding, lactation, and general care support to families of infants and babies.
$5,000 to Lakewood High School Student Philanthropy Club to teach and engage high school students in philanthropy, empowering their decision-making and engagement in the Lakewood community.
$5,250 to Lakewood Black Caucus to build capacity, allyship and support for the mental health of black residents in Lakewood.
$7,000 to Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy to support the production of a streaming TV program that will offer educational socially conscious episodes written and produced by youth for youth.
$9,000 to LGBTQ+ Community Health and Wellness Foundation for capacity building support for a Silver Sneakers program at the Field House. (Paid in 2023)
$9,500 to the City of Lakewood Department of Human Services to start a composting and education program at Cove Community Center.
$9,800 to H20 “Help to Others” for the HOME ALONE program, a safety course for Lakewood youth ages 9-12 and an adult caregiver.
$10,000 to Gigi’s Playhouse Cleveland to support GiGiFIT which supports participants with Down syndrome to be more independent and confident in their abilities while improving their strength and health.
$10,000 to the HELP Foundation, Inc. to provide exercise opportunities at the Lakewood YMCA and cooking and nutrition education to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Lakewood Adult Day Services program.
$10,000 to The Literacy Cooperative to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Lakewood by providing free books to enrolled children from birth through age 5.
$10,000 to Trials for Hope for community meals, basic care items, and outreach to unsheltered people to provide basic services to vulnerable populations.
$10,500 to Lakewood Outdoor Basketball Committee (LOBC) for the Youth Mentor and Violence Prevention Program at the Lakewood public basketball courts.

2022 Community Grants

1-year funding:

$6,000 to the Lakewood Public Library to offer Connecting for Kids programming (serving families in Northeast Ohio with concerns about their child) at the Main and Madison Branch Libraries.
$8,000 to the Lakewood City Schools Community Recreation and Education Department to provide free swimming lessons through its Learn-to-Swim program to families experiencing economic barriers and to increase access to swim programs for English Language Learning families.
$10,000 to Reach Out and Read Greater Cleveland to support evidence-based literacy programming during child wellness visits embedded in three Lakewood pediatric practices.
$10,300 to Madison Court Community Coalition (MC3) for planned community events at the Madison Court Basketball and to create a paid student internship position to increase programming capacity.
$15,000 to LakewoodAlive to support Project Safe Senior, including the installation of Knox Boxes to increase safety for older adult residents.
$20,000 to Emerald Development & Economic Network, EDEN, Inc. (EDEN) to improve incentives, resources, and relationships with Lakewood landlords with the goal of increasing affordable housing options for home insecure and disabled community members.
$25,000 to the West 117th Foundation, Inc. to support the development of the LGBTQIA+ Youth Sports League to create inclusive and affirming sports programming for Northeast Ohio LGBTQIA+ identifying youth.
$25,000 to Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) for the Lakewood Summer Youth Employment Program that secures and mentors high school students in meaningful and skill-building summer employment.
$39,155 to the Lakewood Community Services Center (LCSC) for its Summer Lunch and Enrichment Program that addresses food insecurity during summer months for low-income families and creates socialization, education, and recreational opportunities for children.
$40,000 to Neighborhood Family Practice to support a patient advocate at the North Coast Community Health Center to identify and remove barriers to increase access to care, enhance the overall quality of care delivered, and to improve health outcomes.

2-year funding:

$30,000 to Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA) over two years for support to immigrant and refugee residents in Lakewood through food resources, public benefit enrollment assistance, translation services, and case management.
$80,000 over two years to the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland for legal assistance for issues related to health, safety, and economic security with special focus given to older adults.

2022 System-Change Grants

$64,865 for capacity building support for the Neighborhood Paramedic Program of the City of Lakewood to provide a proactive care through EMS home visits to prevent trip-and-fall situations of senior citizens within their residencies.

2022 Covid-Response Funding

$5,000 to Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation to support the community-based 2022 Holiday Food Drive.
$10,000 to Connecting for Kids (CFK) for a community research project conducted in collaboration with Lakewood area organizations. CFK seeks to understand the needs of and increase access to programming and services for families of children who have disabilities, mental health issues and/or barriers to learning after programming disruptions due to the pandemic.
$10,000 to Lakewood City Schools to continue support of the Coordinated Care Project to offer individualized support to families experiencing barriers and lack of access to basic needs.
$55,000 to Lakewood Community Services Center for food assistance for Lakewood residents in 2022 and 2023

2022 Additional Funding

$5,600 to the Center for Community Solutions to provide gift cards to participants in the Community Health Needs Assessment surveys and focus groups.

2021 Funding

2021 Covid-Response Funding

$1,000 to LakewoodAlive for safe outdoor children’s play area during Light Up Lakewood event.
$4,000 to the Barton Senior Center for an internet connectivity pilot for senior residents of the Westerly apartments.
$15,000 to Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA) for COVID-related relief for Lakewood residents who are immigrants or refugees.
$15,000 to Lakewood City Schools to support the Coordinated Care Project to offer individualized support to families experiencing barriers and lack of access to basic needs.
$16,650 to the West 117 Foundation for strategic planning process for newly formed Board of Directors for 3-5 year organizational and program planning during and emerging from the Covid pandemic.
$25,000 to the YMCA of Greater Cleveland to support capacity to provide school-day care for Lakewood’s elementary school-age children while learning is remote or hybrid for the period of January through March 2021.
$30,000 to the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland for services and outreach to Lakewood residents.
$35,000 to Lakewood Community Services Center for food assistance for Lakewood residents for the period of February through June 2021.
$56,038 to Ohio Guidestone to provide wraparound student mental health support in Lakewood City Schools

2020 Funding

2020 Covid-Response Funding

$10,000 to the LakewoodAlive, for housing outreach for seniors and low-moderate income residents.
$15,000 to Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) to meet the emergency needs of refugee and immigrant families in Lakewood.
$25,000 to the Department of Human Services, City of Lakewood to be used for food assistance, grocery/drug store gift cards for distribution to residents in need, RTA fare cards, prescription assistance and/or other transportation assistance.
$25,000 to the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland for services and outreach to Lakewood residents.
$25,000 to the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, to support its expansion of capacity to provide school-day care to school-age children while learning is remote.
$32,000 to the Lakewood City Schools, ffor upgraded technology equipment for teachers to support remote learning.
$35,000 to the Lakewood Community Services Center, for food distribution to Lakewood residents.
$50,000 to Lakewood Community Services Center to be used for food distribution.
$57,500 to HFLA of Northeast Ohio to establish a pool of COVID-19 emergency loans exclusively for Lakewood Residents.
$60,000 to the Department of Human Services, the City of Lakewood for resident emergency needs.