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COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIESin Greater Clevelandlearning...growing...succeeding2014-2015 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
chairman’s messagepresident’s messageReverend Dr. Charles P. Lucas Chairman, Board of DirectorsDear Friends: The Council for Economic Opportunities is entering its 51st year of service to the less fortunate in Greater Cleveland. From Head Start to job readiness classes, we have helped hundreds of thousands of children, individuals and families to aim higher and achieve their dreams. We are looking to the future and will have an even greater impact on those we serve:• The poverty rate in Northeast Ohio is 18.3 percent. • The highest concentration of the poor are children.• High-poverty neighborhoods impact child and adolescent development. • Many people do not have access to opportunity and it can become a vicious cycle that will continue to grow if we do not intervene and lend a hand.The Council for Economic Opportunities is here to help address these challenges and to move people from low income to self-sufficiency. For emergency situations we provide crisis support–financial and programmatic–to help stabilize families.I would like to take a moment to thank a dedicated champion for the needs of the poor in our community: the late Congressman Louis Stokes. We are honored to have our Head Start Center in the Lee-Harvard community bear his name. The thousands of Head Start children who learn and grow throughout Greater Cleveland every year are a direct reflection of his extraordinary legacy. He will be greatly missed. The Board of Directors and I look forward to working with Dr. Jacklyn A. Chisholm to lead the organization into a bright future, getting more children enrolled in preschool and more people back to work. Sincerely,
Dear Friends: I am pleased to lead this nonprofit organization, the largest Community Action Agency in Ohio.Over the past half-century, the Council has helped hundreds of thousands of Cuyahoga County residents to get a head start on education, learn parenting skills to encourage and inspire children at home and address personal and professional issues that may be barriers to getting a job and achieving a better life.We are especially grateful to our Board of Directors for their leadership. We are also grateful to our partners: the dozens of like-minded organizations, local corporations and foundations, colleges and universities that work hard every day to try to make certain that every resident in our community has an opportunity to live a better life.There is much work to be done as the Council prepares to help an even greater number of Cuyahoga County residents to grow and prosper. It’s more important than ever to be focused and strategic in our efforts, our partnerships and our outreach to those in need. The Council for Economic Opportunities is rethinking, strategizing, realigning, reaching out and strengthening partnerships. The Council is fine-tuning existing programs and services and developing innovative ways to assist individuals and families who want to live a better life but do not necessarily know how to take the first step. We are committed to investing in people, nurturing their success and transforming lives every day.Please continue to follow our story at ceogc.org.Sincerely,chairman’s messagepresident’s messageDr. Jacklyn A. Chisholm President and CEO
OFFICERSChairman Reverend Dr. Charles P. LucasVice Chairman Robert BlackTreasurer Amos Z. MahsuaSecretary Dr. Cecelia WilliamsDIRECTORSArlene AndersonCassandra F. Brown-CollierShadonna GriffinKathryn M. HallDelois LongElaine McMichaelMarc NathansonYvonne Nichols-SimsMonique OlowuHonorable Charles PattonBessie Vrettosboard of directorscommunitypartners
A. Z. Mahsua and Company Achievement CentersAsian Services in Action, Inc.Applewood CentersBeech BrookCall and Post NewspaperCAPLAWCase Western Reserve University Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University School of Dental MedicineThe Centers for Families and ChildrenCitizen’s CoalitionCleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Ohio Means JobsCleveland Department of Public Health Cleveland Job CorpsCleveland Metropolitan School DistrictCleveland Metropolitan School–Pre4CleCleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland Public Library SystemCleveland State UniversityCommunity Action PartnershipCommunity Housing SolutionsConsumer Protection AssociationCuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga County Board of Health Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesCuyahoga County Department of Children and Family ServicesCuyahoga County Library SystemCuyahoga County Office of ReentryCuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission Cuyahoga Energy CoalitionCuyahoga Jobs and Family Services Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Daily Dose of ReadingDave’s SupermarketsDiscount Drug MartDonna Smallwood Senior CenterDress for SuccessEast Cleveland Schools–Pre-Kindergarten ProgramEuclid City Schools–Pre-Kindergarten ProgramFamily and Children First Council The Free ClinicFriendly Inn SettlementCongresswoman Marcia FudgeGarfield City Schools–Pre-Kindergarten ProgramGesher–Cleveland Benefit and Resource CenterGreater Cleveland Food BankHelp Me GrowHigh ScopeState Representative Stephanie HowseHunger Network of Greater ClevelandInvest in ChildrenJobs and Family Services–Veteran’s ServicesCongressman David JoyceCongresswoman Marcy KapturLakewood Community Services Center Literacy CooperativeManufacturers Advocacy Growth Network (MAGNET)May Dugan Center MetroHealthMoms FirstMusic SettlementNational Community Action FoundationNational Head Start AssociationNEO Skills Corps (Americorps Volunteers) c/o Literacy CooperativeNorthEast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. (NEON)Ohio Association of Community Action AgenciesOhio Head Start AssociationOhio Partners for Affordable Energy PBS IdeastreamPlayhouse SquarePNC Bank–Grow Up Great Initiative Radio One Cleveland–WZAK 93.1 and WENZ 107.9Recovery ResourcesShaker Lakes Nature CenterShaw High School–Early Childhood ProgramSt. James A.M.E. Church Starting Point Stella Maris Talent NEO c/o Towards EmploymentThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and MuseumTime Warner CableTurning PointUnion Miles Development Corporation Universal Prekindergarten Cuyahoga CountyUniversity Hospitals Case Medical Center University SettlementUrban League WIPFLIWomen, Infants and Children (WIC) Workforce Investment Board–Youth Councilpartners
Enrolling my child in Head Start turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. In just one year my daughter, Eliana, went from shy and timid to a blossoming leader. She has gained confidence, is socializing with other children and is looking forward to school. She has a vivid imagination and enjoys role play. I was so proud when I peeked into her class one afternoon and she was sitting in the teacher’s chair reading a story to the class. After witnessing her transformation, I volunteered in the classroom and I’m an officer on the Head Start Parent Committee and Policy Council where we work together to share ideas to enhance the Head Start program for the coming year. It’s heartwarming and gratifying to be a part of an organization that is not only invested in the development of children, but their parents, too.- Elaine McMichael CEOGC Plymouth Head Start Chairperson, CEOGC Policy Councilclient stories
The job readiness program helped me prepare for, find and ultimately land the job that I have been seeking for over four months. The friendly and dedicated staff helped me write a resume, practice interview techniques and taught me how to search for a position that fits my skills. I used the computer resource center located in their office to search for open positions. One day while I was looking for new opportunities in the resource center, my phone rang to schedule an interview for a job that I had just applied for several days before. The Council for Economic Opportunities’ staff provided me with a voucher to buy clothes and bus ticket vouchers to get to my interview. Three days later, I began my new job with Midwest Direct. I truly feel that the support and encouragement I received guided me to my current position which could become a great career.- James Everett client stories
Financials2014 RevenuefinancialsGrant & Contract RevenueChild Care Service FeesOther IncomeAmortized RentIn-Kind ContributionsYear Ended January 31, 2014$35,915,116$124,760 $54,244$623,140 $767,093
2014 Expenditures$29,116,107$3,698,371$3,390,414$1,100,488 $117,292Childhood EducationEnergy AssistanceCommunity ServiceFood ProgramsOther
LARGEST Community Action Agency in Ohio16 Head Start centersMORE THAN 2,400 volunteersNeighborhood Opportunity Centers: • Downtown Cleveland • Tremont • Glenville3119 Early Head Start enrolledof every dollar serves our programs.92employees serving residents of Cuyahoga CountyNEARLY 500Head Start families enrolled2,219 residents received assistance and/or coaching to help them better focus on a path to a bright future (energy assistance, crisis intervention, family development, job readiness and placement).21,306by the numbers
Ohio Department of Development HEAP Administrative Program 14-HA-115 $ 1,300,000.00 13-HA-115 1,300.000.00HEAP Energy Assistance Program 14-HE-215 2,750,000.00 13-HE-215 2,800,000.00HEAP Summer Cooling 13-HC-215 400,000.00Community Services Block Grant 14-1516 6,442,470.00Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association Step Up To Quality IV 60,750.00 Step Up To Quality III 54,500.00U. S. Department of Health and Human Services PY47 EXT Federal Head Start 15,558,743.54 PY48 Federal Head Start 14,013,168.00 PY47 EXT Non Federal Head Start 5,062,219.24 PY48 Non Federal Head Start 819,610.00Ohio V.E.T.S. OH VETS $ 160,460.00Commission on Minority Health Minority Health Month 3,000.00Fuel Fund Dollar Fuel Fund 46,300.00 Dollar Fuel Fund II 46,300.00Early Childhood Early Childhood Education 124,000.00George Gund Foundation Louis Stokes Memoirs 10,000.00USDA USDA-USDA0913 1,329,880.64 USDA-USDA0914 981,719.652014 SOURCES OF FUNDINGby the numbersThank you to Cleveland Clinic and Forest City Enterprises.
COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIESin Greater Cleveland1228 Euclid Avenue, Suite 700 Cleveland, OH 44115 216-696-9077 he Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland is a nonprofit organization and the Community Action Agency for Cuyahoga County that assists residents in achieving their full potential. The Council delivers education, personal and professional development programs and support services to residents of Cuyahoga County. Programs include Early Head Start (birth to three years of age); Head Start (three to five years of age); individual assessments for classes and coaching sessions on topics including parenting, anger management and life skills; and professional development: job readiness, customer service training and job placement. The Council also delivers the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). For more information visit ceogc.org. Photo Credits: Rodney Brown and Robert Muller