From the 5/13/05 Plain Dealer:

 

 

Cuyahoga joins national effort to locate housing for the poor

Angela D. Chatman

Plain Dealer Reporter

 

Cuyahoga County will soon join more than 500 communities nationwide that help low-income families find affordable housing.

 

A consortium of 17 local agencies and housing groups will set up a Web site this summer that lists below-market-rate and subsidized housing across the county as well as information about tenant rights and fair housing.

 

The site -- www.HousingCleveland.org -- should be up and running on Aug. 1.

 

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More at:

http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1115976958104531.xml&coll=2

 

Grasscat where is your signature from? 

"An American Dream" by Love and Rockets.

http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/pdf/press/20070215137.pdf

 

For Immediate Release

February 12, 2007

Homeless Stand Down 2007 Offers Free Health Screenings

Hundreds Anticipated at Cleveland Convention Center for Screenings and More

 

CLEVELAND – On Friday, February 16th, hundreds of Cleveland’s homeless will access resources and health screenings as part of the sixteenth annual Homeless Stand Down from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Convention Center.

Homeless Stand Down 2007 connects homeless people with volunteers who offer food, clothing, medical consultations, services, and shelter. The Cleveland Department of Public Health (CDPH) will join the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, InterAct Cleveland, the Bishop Cosgrove Center, and numerous other partners to support this cause.

On Friday, February 16th, over fifty Cleveland health and human service agencies will gather to provide resources for the homeless. Services will include but are not limited to:

• Blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings

• Dental checks (including oral cancer screening)

• Mental health screenings

• HIV/AIDS tests

• Vision and glaucoma screenings

• Audiology tests

• Lung (Breathing) tests

• Bone density tests

• Haircuts

• Massages

In addition, resource tables will hold a variety of information including: transitional housing, accessing community services, mobile clinics, nutrition, emergency preparedness, smoking cessation, job training and placement, veterans services, senior services, legal assistance, and flu shot programs.

“We are delighted to once again partner with so many local organizations to provide one-stop health and social services to the Cleveland homeless population. Individuals who are deemed to need immediate care will be immediately transported to Care Alliance or MetroHealth for follow-up care,” said Cleveland Department of Public Health Director Matt Carroll. “It is our goal to work with local health care providers to make this type of service a reality all year round for our uninsured and underinsured population in order to improve the health of Clevelanders,” he added.

Complimentary breakfast and lunch will also be served. For further information on how people can become involved, please contact Sarah at 216.271.0230 ext. 17 or [email protected].