Neighborhood Connections Launches 2026 Weaver Awards to Celebrate Community Builders Across Cleveland and East Cleveland
Neighborhood Connections, in partnership with the Aspen Institute’s Weave: The Social Fabric Project, is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Weaver Awards, a new initiative recognizing the everyday neighbors who are strengthening relationships, building trust, and creating a greater sense of belonging throughout Cleveland and East Cleveland.
The Cleveland Foundation Wants Your Feedback!
If you are a resident of the neighborhood surrounding The Cleveland Foundation, they want to hear from you! Take the Survey Here Cleveland State University's Center for Economic Development and Community Planning & Development is assisting The Cleveland Foundation in better understanding the public perception surrounding their work in the immediate neighborhood and funded activities across the Greater Cleveland area. As part of this, we are asking residents in the neighborhood surrounding the Foundation
Neighborhood Connections Executive Director Tom O’Brien Featured as a Cleveland 230 Honoree
Cleveland Public Library Features Neighborhood Connections Executive Director Tom O'Brien as a Cleveland 230 honoree Neighborhood Connections' Executive Director Tom O'Brien will be featured as a Cleveland 230 honoree who has "Empowered Others." As part of Cleveland Public Library's One Cleveland, a citywide civic pride campaign, Cleveland 230 celebrates the individuals whose leadership, impact, and contributions have helped shape Cleveland’s story and continue moving our city forward. We are so
Rooted in Ward 8: Lytoni Brown-Beckham Builds Community Through Service
Rooted in Ward 8: Lytoni Brown-Beckham Builds Community Through Service Written by Anijah Wright Network Fellow | Neighborhood Connections For Lytoni Brown-Beckham, Ward 8 is more than a neighborhood—it is home, purpose, and legacy. Long before the title “Network Weaver” existed, Lytoni was already doing the work of weaving by connecting neighbors through her nonprofit, Speak Into The Light, uplifting youth through her facilitation of the Don’t Be Rude program in partnership with the Boys
ALERT: Final Neighbor Up Grantseeker Workshop Tonight Will Now Be Online!
Due to the weather, tonight's (Thursday, January 29th) Neighbor Up Action Grant Grantseeker Workshop will now be online via Zoom. It's starts at 6pm and ends at 8pm. Click here for the link to the Workshop.
Ward 8 Network Builder Contract Position
Neighborhood Connections is hiring a contractor for 18 months beginning in February 2026. Pay is $52,000 per year (no benefits). Please see attached document for more information. Deadline to apply is Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 5pm.
