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COMMUNITYIMPACTREPORT2021EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAnnette IwamotoBOARD MEMBERSKaren Poelking, PresidentRick Krivanka, President-ElectLisa Mack, Vice PresidentRita Ross, SecretaryMoe Romeo, TreasurerLen Calabrese, Immediate Past PresidentBeverly Burks, Carol Fiorelli, Raja Freeman,Steven Haynie, Patrick Hyland,Tammy Lease, Curtis Orr,Al Paynter, Joe Pollack, Kim ScottMichelle Taylor-Brooks, Denise TurnerElaine Yeip, Keith Benjamin (Ex-Ofcio)ONE SOUTH EUCLID4645 Mayeld RoadSouth Euclid, OH 44121216.316.5373Onesoutheuclid.orgTHEROUR SUPPORTERSOne South Euclid relies on support from volunteers in addition to donations from people like you. When we come together as a community, we make South Euclid a better place to live, work and play.OUR IMPACT“I always looked at my backyard and felt discouraged. I had only a broken slab where a garage should be. Financially, I couldn’t afford a garage and I had received citations. But then the city told me about the One South Euclid grants. When I received one last year, for the rst time I began to have hope. Looking out my back window now, I see the sun shining on my new garage and it makes my whole yard look brand new.”Janet B., ResidentMETOGEOUR MISSIONTo promote sustainable economic, social and cultural connections in South EuclidOUR VISIONTo lead others towards a better future by ensuring a thriving and vibrant residential and business community.OUR COMMUNITY“I had inherited my parents’ home and had planned to x it up and sell it. But after living in it for a short time, I realized that the neigh-borhood had changed. Most of what made South Euclid great was still here, but there were improvements like One South Euclid, programs for senior citizens, Rock the Block concerts, the Farmers’ Market, and the new library, to name a few. Now, here I am 18 years later still living in the same home and loving it. I’m proud to live in a community that welcomes diversity. It’s the caring and the cooperation of the people in the com-munity and the outstanding amenities that make South Euclid a great place to live.”Tony S., ResidentCO
COMMUNITYIMPACTREPORT2021EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAnnette IwamotoBOARD MEMBERSKaren Poelking, PresidentRick Krivanka, President-ElectLisa Mack, Vice PresidentRita Ross, SecretaryMoe Romeo, TreasurerLen Calabrese, Immediate Past PresidentBeverly Burks, Carol Fiorelli, Raja Freeman,Steven Haynie, Patrick Hyland,Tammy Lease, Curtis Orr,Al Paynter, Joe Pollack, Kim ScottMichelle Taylor-Brooks, Denise TurnerElaine Yeip, Keith Benjamin (Ex-Ofcio)ONE SOUTH EUCLID4645 Mayeld RoadSouth Euclid, OH 44121216.316.5373Onesoutheuclid.orgTHEROUR SUPPORTERSOne South Euclid relies on support from volunteers in addition to donations from people like you. When we come together as a community, we make South Euclid a better place to live, work and play.OUR IMPACT“I always looked at my backyard and felt discouraged. I had only a broken slab where a garage should be. Financially, I couldn’t afford a garage and I had received citations. But then the city told me about the One South Euclid grants. When I received one last year, for the rst time I began to have hope. Looking out my back window now, I see the sun shining on my new garage and it makes my whole yard look brand new.”Janet B., ResidentMETOGEOUR MISSIONTo promote sustainable economic, social and cultural connections in South EuclidOUR VISIONTo lead others towards a better future by ensuring a thriving and vibrant residential and business community.OUR COMMUNITY“I had inherited my parents’ home and had planned to x it up and sell it. But after living in it for a short time, I realized that the neigh-borhood had changed. Most of what made South Euclid great was still here, but there were improvements like One South Euclid, programs for senior citizens, Rock the Block concerts, the Farmers’ Market, and the new library, to name a few. Now, here I am 18 years later still living in the same home and loving it. I’m proud to live in a community that welcomes diversity. It’s the caring and the cooperation of the people in the com-munity and the outstanding amenities that make South Euclid a great place to live.”Tony S., ResidentCO
COMMUNITYIMPACTREPORT2021EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAnnette IwamotoBOARD MEMBERSKaren Poelking, PresidentRick Krivanka, President-ElectLisa Mack, Vice PresidentRita Ross, SecretaryMoe Romeo, TreasurerLen Calabrese, Immediate Past PresidentBeverly Burks, Carol Fiorelli, Raja Freeman,Steven Haynie, Patrick Hyland,Tammy Lease, Curtis Orr,Al Paynter, Joe Pollack, Kim ScottMichelle Taylor-Brooks, Denise TurnerElaine Yeip, Keith Benjamin (Ex-Ofcio)ONE SOUTH EUCLID4645 Mayeld RoadSouth Euclid, OH 44121216.316.5373Onesoutheuclid.orgTHEROUR SUPPORTERSOne South Euclid relies on support from volunteers in addition to donations from people like you. When we come together as a community, we make South Euclid a better place to live, work and play.OUR IMPACT“I always looked at my backyard and felt discouraged. I had only a broken slab where a garage should be. Financially, I couldn’t afford a garage and I had received citations. But then the city told me about the One South Euclid grants. When I received one last year, for the rst time I began to have hope. Looking out my back window now, I see the sun shining on my new garage and it makes my whole yard look brand new.”Janet B., ResidentMETOGEOUR MISSIONTo promote sustainable economic, social and cultural connections in South EuclidOUR VISIONTo lead others towards a better future by ensuring a thriving and vibrant residential and business community.OUR COMMUNITY“I had inherited my parents’ home and had planned to x it up and sell it. But after living in it for a short time, I realized that the neigh-borhood had changed. Most of what made South Euclid great was still here, but there were improvements like One South Euclid, programs for senior citizens, Rock the Block concerts, the Farmers’ Market, and the new library, to name a few. Now, here I am 18 years later still living in the same home and loving it. I’m proud to live in a community that welcomes diversity. It’s the caring and the cooperation of the people in the com-munity and the outstanding amenities that make South Euclid a great place to live.”Tony S., ResidentCO
FINANCIALSTOGETHER AS ONE SOUTH EUCLID.ONE SOUTH EUCLIDWe are a nonprot community development corporation founded in 2009. We work with residents and businesses to ensure vibrant neighborhoods and commercial districts. Our work is driven by a volunteer Board of Directors, that reects the diversity of the city, and our strategic partner, the City of South Euclid. Together as one, we ensure a stronger community.WHAT WE DOBuild | Grow | Thrive Program This program returns dilapidated properties back to productive use and has become a model for housing stabilization in a rst-ring suburb. This year, seven houses and vacant lots were sold providing $88,845 we could invest in the community.Neighborhood Grant ProgramWe offer grants to residents and businesses to help improve residential and commercial properties and increase community engage-ment. Since 2016, more than $600,000 has been invested in South Euclid. Grants are available each year for:• Storefront renovations in partnership with the City of South Euclid• Exterior home repair projects that act as a catalyst for neighborhood improvement and investment in the city• Senior landscaping services that help our senior residents age in place• Mini-grants that bring people together and beautify our communityEvents We host and promote community events to strengthen community bonds, and attract new visitors by showing off what makes South Euclid a diverse and thriving community.Downtown RevitalizationA strategic priority of One South Euclid is enhancing the downtown Mayeld-Green district. Legislation introduced in 2021 led to rezoning that expands and supports the growth of new and existing businesses and increases the ac-cessibility to downtown South Euclid. Find the latest updates at www.onesoutheuclid.org.w2021 HIGHLIGHTSOne South Euclid is a 501(c)3 organization. Your support will help us increase our impact in the community. Become a Friend of One South Euclid today at www.onesoutheuclid.org.We invested $166,432 in South Euclid to support:We welcomed our rst Executive DirectorAnnette Iwamoto leads our residential and commercial development efforts, fundraising, grants, and current and future programming.4 Business storefront renovations16 Exterior home repair projects73 Senior landscaping grantsWe honored HomeTown HeroesOur third annual Mingle at the Mansion fundraiser raised $15,000 and cele-brated our Heroes for their signicant contributions to the community. The 2021 Hometown Heroes were Richard A. Barone, Joseph and Marie Frank, Keesha McMillian, and University Suburban Health Center.We received a gift of landWe were grateful to receive a donation of land from University Suburban Health Center for future development that will strengthen our city.Total Income: $518,458.78Total Expenses: $337,544.11CLE Landscaping Co. received a Storefront Renovation Grant in 2021 and used it to create a mural inspired by painter, David Hockney.Community Events10.36%Neighborhood Grants49.31%Admin/Operations33.78%Other6.55%Donations to Community, Pocket Parks, CommunityGardensDonations and Grants76.75%Property Sales17.14%Program and other Income6.11%
FINANCIALSTOGETHER AS ONE SOUTH EUCLID.ONE SOUTH EUCLIDWe are a nonprot community development corporation founded in 2009. We work with residents and businesses to ensure vibrant neighborhoods and commercial districts. Our work is driven by a volunteer Board of Directors, that reects the diversity of the city, and our strategic partner, the City of South Euclid. Together as one, we ensure a stronger community.WHAT WE DOBuild | Grow | Thrive Program This program returns dilapidated properties back to productive use and has become a model for housing stabilization in a rst-ring suburb. This year, seven houses and vacant lots were sold providing $88,845 we could invest in the community.Neighborhood Grant ProgramWe offer grants to residents and businesses to help improve residential and commercial properties and increase community engage-ment. Since 2016, more than $600,000 has been invested in South Euclid. Grants are available each year for:• Storefront renovations in partnership with the City of South Euclid• Exterior home repair projects that act as a catalyst for neighborhood improvement and investment in the city• Senior landscaping services that help our senior residents age in place• Mini-grants that bring people together and beautify our communityEvents We host and promote community events to strengthen community bonds, and attract new visitors by showing off what makes South Euclid a diverse and thriving community.Downtown RevitalizationA strategic priority of One South Euclid is enhancing the downtown Mayeld-Green district. Legislation introduced in 2021 led to rezoning that expands and supports the growth of new and existing businesses and increases the ac-cessibility to downtown South Euclid. Find the latest updates at www.onesoutheuclid.org.w2021 HIGHLIGHTSOne South Euclid is a 501(c)3 organization. Your support will help us increase our impact in the community. Become a Friend of One South Euclid today at www.onesoutheuclid.org.We invested $166,432 in South Euclid to support:We welcomed our rst Executive DirectorAnnette Iwamoto leads our residential and commercial development efforts, fundraising, grants, and current and future programming.4 Business storefront renovations16 Exterior home repair projects73 Senior landscaping grantsWe honored HomeTown HeroesOur third annual Mingle at the Mansion fundraiser raised $15,000 and cele-brated our Heroes for their signicant contributions to the community. The 2021 Hometown Heroes were Richard A. Barone, Joseph and Marie Frank, Keesha McMillian, and University Suburban Health Center.We received a gift of landWe were grateful to receive a donation of land from University Suburban Health Center for future development that will strengthen our city.Total Income: $518,458.78Total Expenses: $337,544.11CLE Landscaping Co. received a Storefront Renovation Grant in 2021 and used it to create a mural inspired by painter, David Hockney.Community Events10.36%Neighborhood Grants49.31%Admin/Operations33.78%Other6.55%Donations to Community, Pocket Parks, CommunityGardensDonations and Grants76.75%Property Sales17.14%Program and other Income6.11%
FINANCIALSTOGETHER AS ONE SOUTH EUCLID.ONE SOUTH EUCLIDWe are a nonprot community development corporation founded in 2009. We work with residents and businesses to ensure vibrant neighborhoods and commercial districts. Our work is driven by a volunteer Board of Directors, that reects the diversity of the city, and our strategic partner, the City of South Euclid. Together as one, we ensure a stronger community.WHAT WE DOBuild | Grow | Thrive Program This program returns dilapidated properties back to productive use and has become a model for housing stabilization in a rst-ring suburb. This year, seven houses and vacant lots were sold providing $88,845 we could invest in the community.Neighborhood Grant ProgramWe offer grants to residents and businesses to help improve residential and commercial properties and increase community engage-ment. Since 2016, more than $600,000 has been invested in South Euclid. Grants are available each year for:• Storefront renovations in partnership with the City of South Euclid• Exterior home repair projects that act as a catalyst for neighborhood improvement and investment in the city• Senior landscaping services that help our senior residents age in place• Mini-grants that bring people together and beautify our communityEvents We host and promote community events to strengthen community bonds, and attract new visitors by showing off what makes South Euclid a diverse and thriving community.Downtown RevitalizationA strategic priority of One South Euclid is enhancing the downtown Mayeld-Green district. Legislation introduced in 2021 led to rezoning that expands and supports the growth of new and existing businesses and increases the ac-cessibility to downtown South Euclid. Find the latest updates at www.onesoutheuclid.org.w2021 HIGHLIGHTSOne South Euclid is a 501(c)3 organization. Your support will help us increase our impact in the community. Become a Friend of One South Euclid today at www.onesoutheuclid.org.We invested $166,432 in South Euclid to support:We welcomed our rst Executive DirectorAnnette Iwamoto leads our residential and commercial development efforts, fundraising, grants, and current and future programming.4 Business storefront renovations16 Exterior home repair projects73 Senior landscaping grantsWe honored HomeTown HeroesOur third annual Mingle at the Mansion fundraiser raised $15,000 and cele-brated our Heroes for their signicant contributions to the community. The 2021 Hometown Heroes were Richard A. Barone, Joseph and Marie Frank, Keesha McMillian, and University Suburban Health Center.We received a gift of landWe were grateful to receive a donation of land from University Suburban Health Center for future development that will strengthen our city.Total Income: $518,458.78Total Expenses: $337,544.11CLE Landscaping Co. received a Storefront Renovation Grant in 2021 and used it to create a mural inspired by painter, David Hockney.Community Events10.36%Neighborhood Grants49.31%Admin/Operations33.78%Other6.55%Donations to Community, Pocket Parks, CommunityGardensDonations and Grants76.75%Property Sales17.14%Program and other Income6.11%
FINANCIALSTOGETHER AS ONE SOUTH EUCLID.ONE SOUTH EUCLIDWe are a nonprot community development corporation founded in 2009. We work with residents and businesses to ensure vibrant neighborhoods and commercial districts. Our work is driven by a volunteer Board of Directors, that reects the diversity of the city, and our strategic partner, the City of South Euclid. Together as one, we ensure a stronger community.WHAT WE DOBuild | Grow | Thrive Program This program returns dilapidated properties back to productive use and has become a model for housing stabilization in a rst-ring suburb. This year, seven houses and vacant lots were sold providing $88,845 we could invest in the community.Neighborhood Grant ProgramWe offer grants to residents and businesses to help improve residential and commercial properties and increase community engage-ment. Since 2016, more than $600,000 has been invested in South Euclid. Grants are available each year for:• Storefront renovations in partnership with the City of South Euclid• Exterior home repair projects that act as a catalyst for neighborhood improvement and investment in the city• Senior landscaping services that help our senior residents age in place• Mini-grants that bring people together and beautify our communityEvents We host and promote community events to strengthen community bonds, and attract new visitors by showing off what makes South Euclid a diverse and thriving community.Downtown RevitalizationA strategic priority of One South Euclid is enhancing the downtown Mayeld-Green district. Legislation introduced in 2021 led to rezoning that expands and supports the growth of new and existing businesses and increases the ac-cessibility to downtown South Euclid. Find the latest updates at www.onesoutheuclid.org.w2021 HIGHLIGHTSOne South Euclid is a 501(c)3 organization. Your support will help us increase our impact in the community. Become a Friend of One South Euclid today at www.onesoutheuclid.org.We invested $166,432 in South Euclid to support:We welcomed our rst Executive DirectorAnnette Iwamoto leads our residential and commercial development efforts, fundraising, grants, and current and future programming.4 Business storefront renovations16 Exterior home repair projects73 Senior landscaping grantsWe honored HomeTown HeroesOur third annual Mingle at the Mansion fundraiser raised $15,000 and cele-brated our Heroes for their signicant contributions to the community. The 2021 Hometown Heroes were Richard A. Barone, Joseph and Marie Frank, Keesha McMillian, and University Suburban Health Center.We received a gift of landWe were grateful to receive a donation of land from University Suburban Health Center for future development that will strengthen our city.Total Income: $518,458.78Total Expenses: $337,544.11CLE Landscaping Co. received a Storefront Renovation Grant in 2021 and used it to create a mural inspired by painter, David Hockney.Community Events10.36%Neighborhood Grants49.31%Admin/Operations33.78%Other6.55%Donations to Community, Pocket Parks, CommunityGardensDonations and Grants76.75%Property Sales17.14%Program and other Income6.11%
COMMUNITYIMPACTREPORT2021EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAnnette IwamotoBOARD MEMBERSKaren Poelking, PresidentRick Krivanka, President-ElectLisa Mack, Vice PresidentRita Ross, SecretaryMoe Romeo, TreasurerLen Calabrese, Immediate Past PresidentBeverly Burks, Carol Fiorelli, Raja Freeman,Steven Haynie, Patrick Hyland,Tammy Lease, Curtis Orr,Al Paynter, Joe Pollack, Kim ScottMichelle Taylor-Brooks, Denise TurnerElaine Yeip, Keith Benjamin (Ex-Ofcio)ONE SOUTH EUCLID4645 Mayeld RoadSouth Euclid, OH 44121216.316.5373Onesoutheuclid.orgTHEROUR SUPPORTERSOne South Euclid relies on support from volunteers in addition to donations from people like you. When we come together as a community, we make South Euclid a better place to live, work and play.OUR IMPACT“I always looked at my backyard and felt discouraged. I had only a broken slab where a garage should be. Financially, I couldn’t afford a garage and I had received citations. But then the city told me about the One South Euclid grants. When I received one last year, for the rst time I began to have hope. Looking out my back window now, I see the sun shining on my new garage and it makes my whole yard look brand new.”Janet B., ResidentMETOGEOUR MISSIONTo promote sustainable economic, social and cultural connections in South EuclidOUR VISIONTo lead others towards a better future by ensuring a thriving and vibrant residential and business community.OUR COMMUNITY“I had inherited my parents’ home and had planned to x it up and sell it. But after living in it for a short time, I realized that the neigh-borhood had changed. Most of what made South Euclid great was still here, but there were improvements like One South Euclid, programs for senior citizens, Rock the Block concerts, the Farmers’ Market, and the new library, to name a few. Now, here I am 18 years later still living in the same home and loving it. I’m proud to live in a community that welcomes diversity. It’s the caring and the cooperation of the people in the com-munity and the outstanding amenities that make South Euclid a great place to live.”Tony S., ResidentCO