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Message IMPACT REPORTHelping to Revitalize Cleveland, One Life at a Time.2024FOR

Just in case you haven’t noticed, it’s a little crazy out there rightnow. At the time Jesus spoke these words, the world was equallytumultuous. A polarized, volatile landscape. Sound familiar? Yes, it’sa hard reality right now. The Lord has purpose in this. Against the dark backdrop, the lightof the promised Messiah radiated even brighter. Today’s troublingtimes can be disheartening, but they also provide a platform for Godto do great things. We can have peace, because Jesus overcame the world… in themost unlikely way. In the crucifixion, what appeared to be crushinghumiliation and defeat, was in fact His greatest victory. It serves as areminder to us of what the Lord can accomplish in the most difficultof circumstances.From The Director March 2025“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In thisworld you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”John 16:33.Chris Whitmore, Executive DirectorIt’s within today’s challenges we’re seeing great things at SRM.Students are discovering and growing in their God-given giftedness.They’re capturing a vision for their future and career, and developingthe tools and skills (along with the support) to walk in it. Families arefinding resolution in legal matters that have hindered their progressand vitality for too long. In the unlikeliest of settings, the Lord isreviving hearts and changing trajectories. We’re so thankful for each of you, asyou journey with us! We pray you alsoexperience His peace that passesunderstanding, which is a powerfultestimony to a world that’s watching.It’s in the hard things He teachesus, He strengthens our faith andspiritual muscles, and He expandsour understanding of who He is.It’s in the hard things His power isrevealed in us.

OUR VISION & MISSIONCompelled by God’s love, we envision ourcity transformed from the inside out.Helping to revitalize Cleveland, one life at atime.VISIONWHYScranton Road Ministries CommunityDevelopment Corporation helps to revitalizeCleveland, one life at a time; by engaging,equipping, and mobilizing our youth andfamilies with the Gospel of Christ and theskills and support for lifelong success.MISSION

Many of our clients tell us we’re the first to listen to theirconcerns truly. No matter the outcome, we see our clinicas filling a valuable role in the community, even if it'sbeyond what we can help with directly. - Ann DeWerth, Legal Clinic DirectorSCRANTON RD. LEGAL CLINICKnow Your Rights ClinicEquipping Cleveland families with sound legal advice, education andsupportive services to rightly resolve legal challenges with dignity and care.Over the past year, the Scranton Road Legal Clinic served over700 unique clients with Brief Advice sessions, Know Your RightsClinics & Workshops across 12 partners, and made over 100referrals.Our Workshops covered much needed topics such asProperty/Landlord/Tenant matters - eviction, repairs,escrowFamily Law - custody & visitation, fathers’ rights, DV, divorceConsumer Law - small claims, debt collection, bankruptcy Probate & Elder Law - wills & guardianship, health care &financial POAsCriminal Expungements - CQEs, eligibility checks & referrals

It was great knowing our daughter was in a safe, godly,& FUN environment each day. She learned a lot of newskills, made new friends, & grew in her confidence.- Beth L., Summer Camp ParentACADEMIC ENRICHMENTDigital Literacy StudentsProviding Cleveland students with educational enrichment services andcharacter training that helps participants achieve academic success, growin their giftedness, and envision & realize a bright future.The Academic Enrichment Program served 301 students withAfter School Programming, Academic Support services, andSummer Enrichment activities, focusing on STEM & SocialEmotional Learning.Over the course of the year, AEP students were engaged inEngineering - building robotic platforms using programmableLegos, sensors, & motors, building structures & birdhousesSEL & Life Skills - nutrition & cooking essentials, hygiene & selfcare, behavioral awareness & management, effectivecommunication, conflict resolutionELA - play writing, creating a newspaper, group book readingsPhysical Fitness - tennis, futsal, soccer, archery, fishing,hiking the Metroparks

YOUTH JOBS PARTNERSHIPDirector Lillian Pitts in a Garret Morgan classroomExpanding the future of Cleveland’s young adults through exploring lifepathways, exposure to real-world experiences, and professionaldevelopment.in 2024, YJP served 302 students across 6 High Schools. With 13newly or re-established Employer Partner connections,students will have the opportunity to explore different careerfields and network with employers & entrepreneurs.Our Senior Seminar topics covered valuable life skills, integratedwith SEL components, such asBuilding Your Foundation: Career & Self-Awareness - college& interview prep, communication skills, financial literacy 101Exploring the Workforce - digital literacy, mock interviews,career & entrepreneurship explorationLeading the Way - leadership & communication styles, theimportance of team work, self-awareness as an employeeI was impressed with how engaging the workshops are. I had no idea that [YJP] offered so many topics beyondhelping with resumes and interview skills.- Ms. Lemerise, Teacher at Garrett Morgan School ofEngineering & Innovation

Youth Jobs PartnershipLillian Pitts, DirectorMika Timura, Classroom FacilitatorAmissha Bell, Classroom FacilitatorScranton Road Legal ClinicAnn DeWerth, DirectorKeturah Kennedy, Legal AssistantMary Matzek, Legal AssistantSandy Seballos, Volunteer AttorneyAcademic EnrichmentSeneca Bankston, Former Director (In Memoriam)Josh Jucutan, Youth AdvisorMartinez Weeks, Youth AdvisorAdministrative TeamRenee Stalzer, Financial AdministratorCarly Quinones, Office AdministratorLeadershipChris Whitmore, Executive DirectorJB Hecock, Chief of OperationsSCRANTON ROAD MINISTRIES TEAMBoard MembersTom Wadsworth, Board ChairDoris Barnhouse, SecretaryFred Bartz, TreasurerPastor Joe AbrahamFred SnyderMark WhithamSteve Merriam

3095 Scranton RoadCleveland, OH 44113scrantonroadministries.org216-861-5323Helping to Revitalize Cleveland, One Life at a Time.Advancing justice for Cleveland's familiesSCRANTON ROAD LEGAL CLINICPreparing Cleveland’s youth for lifelong successACADEMIC ENRICHMENTEquipping young adults for their futureYOUTH JOBS PARTNERSHIP