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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 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 Janet B Resident ME THER 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 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 4645 Mayfield Road South Euclid OH 44121 216 316 5373 Onesoutheuclid org COMM CO UNITY TOGE IMPACT REPORT 2021 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

TOGETHER AS ONE SOUTH EUCLID 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 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 w 2021 HIGHLIGHTS FINANCIALS We invested 166 432 in South Euclid to support Total Income 518 458 78 4 Business storefront renovations 16 Exterior home repair projects 73 Senior landscaping grants Program and other Income 6 11 Property Sales 17 14 We welcomed our first Executive Director Annette Iwamoto leads our residential and commercial development efforts fundraising grants and current and future programming Donations and Grants 76 75 Total Expenses 337 544 11 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 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 Donations to Community Pocket Parks Community Gardens Community Events 10 36 Other 6 55 Admin Operations 33 78 Neighborhood Grants 49 31 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 CLE Landscaping Co received a Storefront Renovation Grant in 2021 and used it to create a mural inspired by painter David Hockney 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