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- 1 -In looking for a theme for this year’s Annual Report, we thought about the description of a duck: always seeming to be calm on the surface, while under water paddling like crazy. This year has been like that. Even when you can’t see it, there’s a lot going on.Instead, however, we selected seeds and sowing, nurturing and growing. Seeds are the start of an idea. Water nourishes the seeds in the soil. But it takes many hands to bring the harvest home. Many of the ideas we’ve planted over the years have sprouted and grown and are providing fruit from our labors. Many are still germinating, but will soon emerge.A few of the seeds that have been planted include the completion of our new five-year Master Plan, the progress of the Fairfax neighborhood’s involvement in the Opportunity Corridor, and the launch of our virtual global outreach campaign–The Land of Fairfax.In addition, your FRDC Board and Staff spent much of the year evaluating the community development industry, to think strategically about the work of community development corporations and expectations for the future.These are exciting times. We believe we are a regional asset. Our location is important. Our Fairfax neighborhood is perfectly positioned to be part of everything good that is happening in the city of Cleveland and our region. But for that to happen, our neighborhood and history must be fiercely protected and nurtured, if we are to truly become the vision we share.Seeds have been planted. We expect big things to grow.Sincerely,Stephen Baucher, President, Board of DirectorsVickie Eaton Johnson, Executive Director

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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland United Way Days of Caring: at the Langston Hughes Reading Garden Federal Reserve Bank employees, East 86th Street residents, and FRDC staff created flower beds, helped plant flowers and shrubs, and lay topsoil and mulch down for the Langston Hughes Reading Garden.Lunchtime Buddies at Bolton Elementary School The Lunch Buddies Program provides an adult volunteer to work with students at Bolton Elementary School. Every Friday throughout the school year volunteers provide support, friendship, and positive role modeling to the 88, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. Volunteers during 2013 included FRDC staff, students from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, from Business Volunteers Unlimited, Cuyahoga County, and from other Fairfax organizations and churches. FRDC rewarded each student with a gift card to McDonalds for their participation at Christmas.CREW at the Frances Jones Pavilion Charter One Bank and CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) volunteered at the Francis Jones Pavilion neighborhood green space for a Fairfax Neighborhood Clean Up Day. A total of 28 volunteers participated, including residents, CREW, and Charter One Bank staff. Volunteers cleaned up debris and garbage as well as weeded and cut back over-growth. They also passed out hanging baskets to residents.Case for Community Day Students from Case Western Reserve came out and volunteered their time for Case’s Annual Community Day along with FRDC staff and interns. There were a total of 14 volunteers at Senior Outreach Services assisting with their Healthy Harvest Day Festival for seniors (included healthy foods, exercise, cooking demonstrations, music, and line dancing).University School Crossing Barriers Program Since 2004, 7th grade students and their teachers from University School in Shaker Heights spend three days in the Fairfax neighborhood for their Crossing Barriers Program. They visit various churches, community organizations, and businesses to learn not only about the history of the Fairfax neighborhood but also the important role these organizations play in creating a healthy and viable community. Students interview local residents and seniors and at the end of the project come back to the neighborhood to show what they learned.The Fence Mural at Quincy Gardens: Community of Hands Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio working in partnership with Partnership for a Safer Cleveland provided artistic programming designed to address the social-emotional and decision-making skills of youth engaged in community service through the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. Over a period of ten weeks UA Visual Teaching Artist Melinda Placko worked with youth from the Juvenile Justice Center on the design and installation of a mural. FRDC provided the community location for the installation. The fence mural, which depicts the Fairfax neighborhood, was finished and unveiled at a program on September 14th and is now a permanent addition to Quincy Gardens.- 3 -

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It has literally been over twenty years since the concept of the Opportunity Corridor was first discussed. Our own first policy decision involving land-banking in anticipation of the project was in 2003. We began to prepare the ground. In 2013, after years of planning, community input, revisions and more planning, the proposed Opportunity Corridor was approved for funding by the Ohio Department of Development. The first phase of construction in Fairfax will begin in 2014.When completed in 2018, the Corridor will connect the neighborhoods of Fairfax, Kinsman, Slavic Village and Lower Buckeye by means of a three-mile, multilane urban boulevard–transforming neighborhoods that have been virtually hidden from Clevelanders, and revealing the opportunities these neighborhoods have for homes, businesses and a wide range of activities that enhance the quality of life for all.FRDC has been in the planning and building process for years in anticipation of this moment in time. During 2013 our work in preparation included:• Responded to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on behalf of FRDC and the Fairfax community.• Restored a median between Cedar and Quincy, increased its size and included trees. • Facilitated LED lighting standards and ensured that LED lighting will be installed along the Corridor. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDOR... THE BLOOM IS VISIBLE.to plant a treeIS TWENTY YEARS AGO.THE BEST TIME- 4 -

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• Facilitated public plazas along the Corridor to announce and celebrate the respective neighborhood culture as travelers enter and exit them.• Facilitated the reduction of road lane widths to calm traffic along the Cedar to Quincy segment of the Corridor.• Facilitated underground wiring.Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation will continue to use the Opportunity Corridor project as a springboard to attract funding for an initiative to expand Arts, Cultural and Educational opportunities, and make them available not only to Fairfax residents but to the greater Cleveland community as a whole. We have already seen results from leveraging Opportunity Corridor. With support from the Greater Cleveland Partnership, the County Executive and Mayor’s office, FRDC was awarded a $500,000 grant to acquire land and construct a community park off of Opportunity Corridor in the heart of what will be known as Innovation Square.The Opportunity Corridor is our opportunity to become involved at the beginning of a great shift in the continuing task of rebuilding our neighborhoods. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDOR... THE BLOOM IS VISIBLE.to plant a treeIS TWENTY YEARS AGO.~ proverb- 5 -

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Last year, the seeds were planted for a global outreach campaign to help fund long-term community development programs as well as ensure the long term viability of FRDC and the Fairfax neighborhood. We created the virtual “Land of Fairfax,” translatable into 81 languages, where visitors from every nation can become “citizens” and “landowners.” A major boost for the campaign came when Grammy award-winning singer and composer John Legend endorsed the effort and donated the use of his song “Wake Up Everybody” for the video which can be viewed on the website. All people need to do is buy virtual land at the rate of $1 per square foot. In return for your donation, landowners receive a title deed and a passport as evidence of citizenship. That’s what many friends of Fairfax did at our launch party (top right), which was co-sponsored by Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland Foundation and PNC.The Land of Fairfax is truly a global community, as demonstrated at our launch party by Abdul Abukhalil, pharmacist at Church Square Pharmacy, who made his donation in Egyptian Pounds (bottom right). Check it out for yourself at www.thelandoffairfax.org and consider helping the real Fairfax community by making an investment in the virtual Land of Fairfax.JOHN LEGEND HELPS US GROW AN IDEA -THE LAND OF FAIRFAX.I KNOW WE CAN DO ITA NEW LAND.- 6 -

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Rain Barrels Our Rain Barrel program is in partnership with the City of Cleveland’s Office of Sustainability. Rain water can be collected and used for watering gardens and plants, which helps lower water bills and reduces storm water run-off. This year we gave 15 rain barrels to eligible residents for their homes. Walking Club Fairfax’s Walking Club meets every Wednesday and walks various routes throughout the Fairfax neighborhood. Club activities are in partnership with the Cleveland YMCA and runs...well, walks...from the beginning of June through the end of September. We hope you’ll join us and go for a walk in your neighborhood.Movie Night with KeyBank Along with our friends at KeyBank, FRDC hosted a Movie Night for the Fairfax Neighborhood. This evening of fun included health and wellness activities, line dancing, free popcorn, hamburgers and hot dogs. KeyBank also provided a day of financial literacy activities for children, with free giveaways including Kindles. This year’s event was enjoyed by over 150 people.CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES ARE GROWINGIN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.I KNOW WE CAN DO ITA NEW LAND.~ John Legendif we all lend a hand.- 7 -

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of what can be grown there.Every ﬁve years, FRDC updates its Master Plan. The plan serves as a framework for decision-making and a guide to encourage and evaluate development proposals. Our ﬁrst Master Plan was commissioned in 1998. Successful projects that have grown from the plan include Quincy Park, Quincy Place, The Renaissance at Fairfax Park and the Langston Hughes Center.The 2014 Fairfax Strategic Investment Plan is the result of a planning process that collaboratively engaged residents, community leaders and stakeholders. Citizen participation was especially strong and included focus group meetings with residents, and a Saturday community meeting. This input helped shape the ﬁve initiatives that will be FRDC’s priorities over the next ﬁve years.THE MASTER PLANTO LOOK AT AN EMPTY FIELD,- 8 -

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~ John LegendArts and Culture District During the planning process, a big idea emerged to create an Arts and Cultural District with Karamu as the centerpiece. This strategy builds on Karamu’s history, creating a multi-cultural arts and entertainment hub that may include galleries, an “Arts Walk,” a new African American cultural center, branch library, preschool of the arts, artist housing, office space and other complementary uses.New Economy Neighborhood With support from the Greater Cleveland Partnership a plan was prepared for the area along East 105th Street and envisions a campus-like setting with uses including a mix of high-performance office space, ground floor commercial at prominent corners, housing, parks, public art, retail and an Islamic school. The focal point will be an area to be known as Innovation Square.Comprehensive Housing Strategy As housing demands evolve, the housing strategy must adapt to change. FRDC has aspirations to facilitate the development of Innovation Square as a mixed-income and executive rental housing community off of Opportunity Corridor. The plan replaces vacant lots and deteriorating houses with a compact, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use neighborhood. Stitched in around good houses, the design replaces vacant land and below-market houses with a selection of modern mixed-income apartments targeted at current market preferences and demographic profiles. The centerpiece of the plan is Playwright Park, a public place for all residents, workers and visitors to enjoy.East 83rd Street and Cedar Avenue Revitalizing Cedar Avenue between East 79th and East 83rd Street is a long-term aspiration of residents and stakeholders. In the last five years the center of commercial life has shifted from East 79th Street to East 83rd Street. It is here that the PNC Fairfax Connection and Rumi’s Market & Deli both opened, one block north of Cedar Avenue. These initiatives are proof that a market exists for carefully targeted investments. Building on the strength of Rumi’s and the PNC Fairfax Connection, and the ongoing reconstruction of Cedar Avenue, the plan calls for reestablishing a neighborhood commercial center at the intersection of East 83rd Street and Cedar Avenue.Fairfax Recreation Center The Fairfax Recreation Center plays a central role in the social and physical health of the community. Residents identified the center as a neighborhood weakness that is in serious need of upgrades and poses a number of safety concerns. FRDC and Councilwoman Mitchell will advocate for the revitalization of the center and the retooling of the grounds. The plan calls for a gut renovation and the relocation of the basketball court, the expansion of the baseball diamond and the addition of a splash park.- 9 -

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Security in Fairfax–Continuing to Protect and Secure our Neighborhoods. The collaboration between the nine law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in Fairfax continues to provide positive results. Law enforcement agencies share information on neighborhood activity directly with the other agencies. This promotes faster information exchange without waiting for a third party to collect and distribute vital information.As an example of security as a high priority, the Cleveland Police Department Third District began enforcement along the Cedar Avenue corridor between East 77th Street and East 83rd Street, beginning with basic traffic stops in December 2012. In addition, traffic enforcement has been expanded throughout most of Fairfax with multiple agencies participating in the effort. We continue to work with our law enforcement partners to continue to “weed out” gang and drug activities in our neighborhood.Model Block Program The Model Block Program is an exterior home repair program that provides resident home owners with exterior repairs and improvements such as minor carpentry work (including porch repair), painting, gutter repair or replacement, roof repair/replacement, power washing, and landscaping. The designated Model Block areas for 2013 included the block from East 89th to East 90th from Quincy to Cedar, and a large block from East 79th to East 83rd from Cedar Avenue to Central Avenue and Golden Avenue. 33 Fairfax residents took advantage of the program.In addition, we also:• Painted 6 homes• Completely sided 1 home • Replaced 1 full roof for a senior• Installed 23 new yard lights• Installed 7 new mailboxes & 5 new sets of address numbersit still takes weeding and water and care.ONCE THINGS HAVE SPROUTED,- 10 -

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Adopt a family for Christmas–better yet, adopt three! Each year Fairfax residents nominate deserving families who share FRDC’s mission and have personally contributed to improving the neighborhood and quality of lives of others. This year, employees of Westfield Insurance partnered with FRDC staff to purchase toys, clothes, games, and electronics and gift cards for three deserving families. The Mack, Blue and Heron families all volunteer in the neighborhood and at Bolton Elementary School and the Cleveland Inner City Boxing Club. The passion of all three families is youth. They mentor, coach and organize area youth to volunteer and participate in neighborhood clean up projects. They are all model parents, leading by example, teaching their own children to get involved and be helpful neighbors.it still takes weeding and water and care.- 11 -

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Greater Circle Living (GCL) This housing incentive program attracted 19 Greater University Circle employees to purchase homes in the area, five existing employees utilized the program to make exterior home improvements and 41 signed one-year leases. In total there was a 67% increase in the individuals and families taking advantage of this program over 2012. What’s more, to date people have relocated to the area from 23 states and three countries (Canada, India and Sweden). Over the next three years the program is expected to attract more than 300 additional individuals and families from countries all over the world.Meet New Fairfax Neighbors Umut and Burcu bought their first home in the Fairfax neighborhood, moving from Massachusetts after graduating from school.How did you arrive at the decision to purchase in Fairfax? We looked at places close to our work. The Fairfax neighborhood looked clean and inviting, and is only a 20-minute walk to work! It is conveniently located close to downtown and University Circle and many museums and attractions. The neighborhood is patrolled by Cleveland Clinic police and it’s safe to go outside for a walk or run.What would you say to others who may be thinking of moving into the area? We believe that this area is continuing to improve. It is affordable (partly thanks to the GCL Program) and close to Case and Cleveland Clinic for work. The GCL Program enabled us to buy our first home by providing an appreciable amount of down payment. Without the GCL program it would not have been possible for us to buy our home, since we are just starting our careers after school.- 12 -

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is abeginning; is progress; is success.COMING TOGETHERKEEPING TOGETHERWORKING TOGETHER~ Henry Ford OUR PARTNER OF THE YEAR–CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITYFRDC names Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) its 2013 partner of the year. FRDC and CMHA formed a partnership to develop Fairfax Intergenerational Housing, which was named the Ohio Community Development Corporation Project of the Year. The forty-unit, affordable, rental housing specifically for seniors 55 and older who have legal custody of a minor child represents the first in the State of Ohio. FRDC acquired the site, sponsored a design competition and raised the funds for the construction of the on-site community center, which was substantially completed in 2013. Our partnership raised more than $12 million in low income housing tax credits, grants and loans with CMHA issuing bonds to close the funding gap.- 13 -

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PERSONAL GROWTH AND OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTSMore Personal Growth Trained 916 residents in the Fairfax Computer Lab (286 open lab, 172 introduction to computers, 42 in workforce readiness and 416 in advanced computer skills).FRDC staff volunteered with National Senior Games.FRDC sponsored staff and residents to run in Cleveland Rite Aid Marathon, and staff, board and residents volunteered at water stations for marathon runners.FRDC Staff Professional Development Three staff members completed training and earned certificates to teach the Roots of Success Program–an environment literacy curriculum for social enterprise.Two staff members graduated from the REAP Program–a real estate associates program dedicated to teaching minorities the art of retail and commercial development.let go of your old tired habits- 14 -Many things are growing in Fairfax. And while we often point to the homes and businesses and gardens and parks as examples of growth, we also celebrate the personal growth of our people.

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FRDC School Supply Giveaway–distributed supplies to 500 students–resident volunteers sorted and bagged over 6,000 items and distributed over a two-day period.Other Accomplishments Acquired 12 vacant parcels for future developmentAcquired two homes from the County Landbank for redevelopment Assessed 400 parcels needed for Innovation Square and the New Economy Neighborhood and implemented acquisition strategyPartnered with the Ohio State University’s School of Agriculture, Department of Entomology/Ecology Landscape to research insects on five sites around the neighborhoodFormed new relationship with Uqbah Mosque by assisting the stakeholder with acquiring a vacant church to be redeveloped as an Islamic schoolAssisted 4,829 Cuyahoga County residents with Home Energy Assistance ProgramDistributed gift cards for groceries to Ward 6 residents as part of our annual Holiday Gift Card program. FRDC and Councilwoman Mitchell’s Ward 6 office distributed 1,000 $25.00 gift cards from Dave’s Supermarkets to low to moderate income households.AND PLANT NEW HABITS~ Harley King- 15 -

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Support & RevenueFederal Funding Grants ................... Foundation & Other Grants ..................Fundraising Income ..............................Interest Income .................................Development Fee Income .......................Rent Income ..................................Other Income .....................................Total Support and Revenues ............ExpensesPersonnel Costs ............................General Overhead ..............................Program Expenses .............................Property Expenses ...........................Fundraising/Event Expenses ..................Other Management & General ................Total Expenses ............................Change in Net Assets .....................Beginning Net Assets: 01/01/2013 .......................Ending NetAssets: 12/31/2013 ....................... $ 1,195,066 1,092,501 14,885 165,497 14,635 2,146,772 82,384 $ 4,711,740 $ 1,123,919 192,643 969,121 1,414,189 127,447 294,855 $ 4,122,174 $ 589,566 $ 10,725,202 $ 11,314,768Fairfax Renaissance Development CorporationSTATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013- 16 -magic; sweat, determination & hard work.DOESN’T BECOME REALITY THROUGHIT TAKES~ Colin Powell

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OfficersStephen Baucher, President J. Stefan Holmes, Vice PresidentRobin Griggs, Treasurer Donte L. Gibbs, SecretaryMembersNicole BoykinGreg BrownDeborah Holston Goode Regina HarperJames Humphries Kathryn Jackson Angela Jeffries-Ragland Kimberly KeithPaul D. LewisShelton L. Moore Walter StanleyMatthew P. YourkvitchStaffVickie Eaton Johnson, Executive DirectorDenise VanLeer, Assistant Executive DirectorCarla Moody, Community Development Assistant Alisha Memaran, Research Development Coordinator Anthony Whitfield, Economic Development Director Debra Wilson, Manager, Real Estate Development Monica Martello, Energy CoordinatorWyonette Cheairs, Greater Circle Living Program Administrator W. Dean Rutland, Neighborhood Services CoordinatorLaurence Trotter, Computer Technology CoordinatorWendy Carlton, H.E.A.P. Intake OfficerNichelle Conway, H.E.A.P. Intake Officer Blanch Gilliam, H.E.A.P. Intake Officer Ruby Raines, Office ManagerIescha Hayes, ReceptionistJohnny Black, CustodianRay Brown, CustodianSonia Chandler, CustodianDiane Crawford, Night Custodian Lamonte McKinney, Night Custodian Darrell Johnson, Night CustodianStudent InternsAmy Callahan, CWRU Sunita Denton, CWRU Sara McNelis, CWRUBOARD AND STAFF- 17 -magic;

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The success of the Fairfax neighborhood is certainly the result of the hard work by our residents and business owners. But it also comes through the help of many organizations and individuals who see our vision and support our dream.Foundations/Government City of ClevelandCouncilwoman Mamie J. MitchellCleveland FoundationCouncilman Ken JohnsonCouncilman Zack ReedCuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Enterprise FoundationFederal Reserve Bank of ClevelandJP Morgan CHASE FoundationLorain Port AuthorityMcGregor FoundationNeighborhood ConnectionsThird Federal FoundationCorporationsAllstate Insurance CompanyAmerican Preservation Builders LLC Antioch Baptist ChurchCase Western Reserve University- 18 -OUR MANY SUPPORTERS FOR 2013

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Scharton Electric CompanySuperior Fence and BuildersTech CorpsTurner ConstructionUlmer & Berne LLPUniversity HospitalsUniversity SchoolWestfield InsuranceYoung AudiencesIndividualsAbdul AbukhalilVickie BrueningMike DavisEvelyn GoldingMike HeronCarole Heyward, EsquireNatoya Walker Minor Judy MontfortMarcia NolanErnest J. Price Sr.Mary SeawrightWalter StanleyDionne ThomasWestfield Insurance EmployeesVanessa Whiting, EsquireCaver Brothers ConstructionCharter One BankChoice Elderly LPChristian Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cleveland ClinicCleveland Housing NetworkCleveland Marathon CharitiesCleveland Museum of ArtCleveland Neighborhood Progress Cleveland Restoration SocietyCleveland State University NEOMED Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Deal GroupFirst Federal Lakewood First Merit Bank4th Quarter AssociatesGreater Cleveland PartnershipHindsight Vision LLCIndependence ExcavatingJudson Retirement CommunityKeyBankNew Directions, Inc.Ohio Community Development Corporation Association Olivet Institutional Baptist ChurchOzanne ConstructionPNC2013 SUPPORTERS (CONTINUED)- 20 -

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