News You Can Use (And Where To Find It)

O  From The Greater Cleveland Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking (GCCR2HT):

      >>  Know who to call….If you believe someone may be a victim of human trafficking call the Cuyahoga County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force Hotline at 216-443-6085 or 911 in the case of an emergency.
      >>  Learn more about the lasting effects of trauma as a result of human trafficking, and the important role social service and mental health providers can play. attend “Understanding the Trauma of Human Trafficking” taking place virtually (and free) on July 28th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
      >>  Learn more about how the issue of Human Trafficking is being effectively addressed locally. Follow the Collab on Facebook hereandvisit the the Collab’s redesigned web site.  To stay current in regards to HT-related events and activities sign up for their E-newsletter here.
   
O From Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC):
      >>  If you’re affiliated w/a youth group of any sort & looking for a program,  check out their extensive list of Prevention/Education programs for Students. Presentations can be age-appropriate, gender-specific & tailored to meet your needs.
            
O  Safety Town Blitz 2021…. THERE’S STILL TIME - All Incoming PCSD Kindergarten Students already registered for the 2021 – 2022 school year are invited to join a FREE, one-day Safety Town Blitz on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Greenbriar Middle School, 11810 Huffman Road. A 3.5 hour, morning ( 9 – 12:30) or afternoon (1 - 4:30) session is being offered. Learn more and register at: https://forms.gle/tE46GA1v7TnwzBFZ9

O  From Parma Area Chamber of Commerce….Click on the links to get details of these upcoming community events:
      >>  PACC Spotlight on Education – New Teacher’s Breakfast – August 17, 2021.  The registration deadline for this event is Monday, August 9th.
      >>  Parma City Schools Foundation Clambake – September 17, 2021

O  From City Of Parma – Annual Safety Fair....It’s back and scheduled for Saturday, August 28, from 11 - 2 at the Parma Justice Center, 5555 Powers Blvd (across from the PSE Credit Union on Day Drive). If your organization would like to participate and has a child health & safety focus to share in some manner w/the public, call City Hall at 440.885.8093 and ask for Crystal.

O  From OCALI (
https://www.ocali.org)  -  Inspiring change & promoting access for people w/disabilities….
Their InspirED Video Gallery has recently been reorganized by audience and by topic, including accessibility, autism, early childhood, family and community, PBIS, remote learning, transition, universal design for learning, wellbeing and self-care, along with assessment and data for professionals.

O  From MetroHealth Medical Center:
      >> 
Has just opened a Family Dentistry Center at 3701 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland (near the corner of Lorain and Fulton), just half a mile from their Ohio City Health Center. It provides services for both adult and pediatric patients to include everything from routine check-ups and cleanings to root canals, bridges, partial dentures, and crowns.
      >> 
Has partnered w/the ADAMHS Board to install NaloxBoxes at key locations around the County.
 
 O  From Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Crooked River Exploration Camp for kids 6 - 12…check out the last of 3, 2-day mini-camp experiences: “Dive Into Water” scheduled for August 4th & 5th. Worth looking into.

O  From Ohio Board of education….
Has issued a call to action for families, educators, and community members to prioritize student attendance. To answer this call, the Department and its partners are offering practical tips or Extra Points, that can be used to increase attendance and engagement during the school year.

O  From Parma City Schools:
      
>>  Take your family to a FREE SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT every Thursday evening in July. Sponsored by PCSD & the Parks & Recreation Depts of Parma, Parma Hts & Seven Hills, these movies will begin at 8:30 pm at BYERS FIELD.  “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is featured this Thursday, July 22nd, and  “Toy Story 4” will be shown on July 29th.

      >>  Learn more about A.C.E.S. (Accept, Champion, Educate and Support) Center for Education the District’s new,
innovative program designed to better serve special education students -- specifically children on the autism spectrum.      
      >>  Visit www.parmacityschools.org for the most current information regarding all things District related. While there take a moment to view the MONITOR NL and/or current week’s “PCSD IN :60”.
 
O  From Parma Area MyCom, Southwest Community Based Svcs (SWCBS)/University Settlement:
      >>  BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR – From SWCBS - SAVE THE DATE….Watch for more information about this event scheduled for Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., location: Constellation School on Pearly Rd. If anyone is interested in setting up a resource table, being a vendor, volunteering, or providing an activity, contact Evy Ash, Resource Coordinator at 440.887.4873, email: eash@universitysettlement.net
      >> 
This week’s MyCom e-Newsletter contains valuable information to help disconnected young adults (ages 16 – 24) find resources & opportunities for success.  The article describing the new Ohio Means Jobs “SkillsMatch” tool, by itself, will make it worth your time.
      >>  Find out what’s new with MyCom at www.mycomcle.org, sign up for their e-newsletter, join in their Wisdom for Wednesday weekly Zoom get-togethers and/or visit their FAQ page to learn more about the organization. 
     
O  From Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL):
     >> 
 Branches will be hosting a Cleveland Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry….free food to those in need – rain or shine, first come, first served, while supplies last.
      >>  Free Summer Mentoring is available for students in grades 1 – 6
who are having difficulty and/or are falling behind or might want to get a running start for the new school year.
      >>  As of July 5th, free access to Wall Street Journal’s WSJ.com page will be available via
CCPL’s RESOURCES page. The service includes unlimited articles on WSJ.com, an e-replica of the day's paper, and a four-year archive search.
      >>  This year’s Summer Reading program, Tails and Tales is off to a fast start. Go here to learn more, register and find out about the current STEAM challenge. Remember, the more you read the greater chance you have to win prizes.
      >> CCPL’s summer virtual learning program that introduces kids in grades 1 – 6 to a wide variety of STEAM-based activities . And/or check out and subscribe to CCPL’s  YouTube channel so that you don’t miss out of any of their STEAM challenge videos.
      >>  At-home COVID-19 testing kits are available via DRIVE-THOUGH ONLY at the Parma & Parma-Snow locations.
      >>  All 3 of our Branch locations are providing free grab-and-go lunches from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for kids ages 18 and under, while supplies last. Branch & hours: Parma-Snow: 1:45 – 2:45; Parma: 12:00 – 1:00; Parma Hts: 11:30 – 12:30.
      >>  Computer Classes….Virtual computer classes have been scheduled for the summer months. Go here for details: https://cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/Virtual-Classes.aspx .     
     >>  Worth checking out….more than 50 virtual programs for adults on topics that include health and wellness, hobbies, and personal finance.
      >>  The Innovation Center at the Parma-Snow Branch is now open for public access by appointment only for up to 2 hours- learn more about this unique, hi-tech service.
      >>  Learn how to hold a conversation in more than 70 languages. Go here; https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/LP/Language-Learning.aspx to try out MANGO.
      >>  To receive current, detailed information about these services plus upcoming events & more, consider registering for their e-newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/CCPL-Newsletter

Gene Lovasy

Community Volunteer/Youth Advocate

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Volume 13, Issue 8, Posted 9:37 AM, 08.01.2021