OUR MISSION

To promote sustainable economic, social and cultural connections in South Euclid

OUR VISION

To 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 fix it up and sell it. But after living in it for a short time, I realized that the neighborhood 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 community and the outstanding amenities that make South Euclid a great place to live.”

Tony S., Resident

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 first 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., Resident

OUR SUPPORTERS

One 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.

ONE SOUTH EUCLID

We are a nonprofit 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 reflects the diversity of the city, and our strategic partner, the City of South Euclid.

Together as one, we ensure a stronger community.

WHAT WE DO

Build | Grow | Thrive Program

This program returns dilapidated properties back to productive use and has become a model for housing stabilization in a first-ring suburb. This year, seven houses and vacant lots were sold providing $88,845 we could invest in the community.

Neighborhood Grant Program

We offer grants to residents and businesses to help improve residential and commercial properties and increase community engagement. 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 community

Events

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 Revitalization

A strategic priority of One South Euclid is enhancing the downtown Mayfield-Green district. Legislation introduced in 2021 led to rezoning that expands and supports the growth of new and existing businesses and increases the accessibility to downtown South Euclid. Find the latest updates at www.onesoutheuclid.org .

2021 HIGHLIGHTS

We invested $166,432 in South Euclid to support:

• 4 Business storefront renovations
• 16 Exterior home repair projects
• 73 Senior landscaping grants

We welcomed our first Executive Director

Annette Iwamoto leads our residential and commercial development efforts, fundraising, grants, and current and future programming.

We honored HomeTown Heroes

Our third annual Mingle at the Mansion fundraiser raised $15,000 and celebrated our Heroes for their significant 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 land

We were grateful to receive a donation of land from University Suburban Health Center for future development that will strengthen our city.

FINANCIALS

One 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 .

Total Income: $518,458.78

Total Expenses: $337,544.11

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Annette Iwamoto

BOARD MEMBERS

Karen Poelking, President
Rick Krivanka, President-Elect
Lisa Mack, Vice President
Rita Ross, Secretary
Moe Romeo, Treasurer
Len Calabrese, Immediate Past President

Beverly Burks, Carol Fiorelli, Raja Freeman, Steven Haynie, Patrick Hyland, Tammy Lease, Curtis Orr, Al Paynter, Joe Pollack, Kim Scott, Michelle Taylor-Brooks, Denise Turner, Elaine Yeip, Keith Benjamin (Ex-Officio)

ONE SOUTH EUCLID