Growing a Healthy Community: Collaborating, Connecting and Educating;  An Evening of Insight and Discussion

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About The Event

This exciting forum will showcase the collaborative work being done in the Broadway/Slavic Village community to ensure school-age children receive the education needed to be successful contributors and members of the community. It will highlight the importance of the innovative partnerships connecting education with housing, health care, safety and literacy. Speakers will discuss the strategies and outcomes that are leading to improved educational attainment and related tangible improvements in the Slavic Village neighborhood.

The forum panel includes the following experts:

• Chris Alvarado, Executive Director, Slavic Village Community Development Corporation
• Kate Carden, Assistant Director, Community Planning, Cleveland Housing Network, Family Stability Project
• Mahogani Graves, Site Coordinator of the Reach Out and Read Plus program, MetroHealth Broadway Health Center
• Laurie Switzer, Professional Learning Coordinator, K-16 Outreach & Special Projects, WVIZ/PBS ideastream®
• Christine Alexander, MD, Chairman of Family Medicine, Director of Maternal and Newborn Services, The MetroHealth System
• Kevin Payton, Principal, Fullerton School of Academics, Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Moderator: Robert (Bob) Gleeson, Ph.D., Interim Dean, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University.

About Third Federal

Third Federal Savings and Loan Association is a leading provider of savings and mortgage products, and operates under the values of love, trust, respect, a commitment to excellence and fun. Founded in Cleveland in 1938 as a mutual association by Ben and Gerome Stefanski, Third Federal’s mission is to help people achieve the dream of home ownership and financial security. It became part of a public company in 2007 and celebrated its 75th anniversary in May, 2013. Third Federal, which lends in 21 states and the District of Columbia, is dedicated to serving consumers with competitive rates and outstanding service. Third Federal, an equal housing lender, has 21 full service branches in Northeast Ohio, eight lending offices in Central and Southern Ohio, and 17 full service branches throughout Florida. As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s assets totaled $12.4 billion. For more, visit us on Thirdfederal.com.

About Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs

The Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service and is actively engaged in improving opportunities for the citizens of the Greater Cleveland region and the state of Ohio. The college offers six Undergraduate Degree programs, two nationally accredited and ranked Masters Degree programs in Urban Planning and Public Administration, recognized graduate programs in Urban Studies, Nonprofit Management and Environmental Studies, and an interdisciplinary Doctoral program.

The Levin College Forum Program is known as the place "where the community gathers to discuss challenges, create opportunities, and celebrate accomplishments." The Forum is a catalyst for thoughtful public debate, innovative thinking, new ideas, and timely action addressing critical issues that impact Northeast Ohio. Since its inception in 1998, the Forum has tackled a broad range of civic issues including the lakefront plan, economic growth and development, affordable housing, immigration, education, the convention center, poverty, race and sustainable development. The work of the forum is based on the premise that an informed and engaged citizenry is a valuable asset for the region's future growth and prosperity. The public deliberation that takes place at the Forums is intended to educate, inspire and engage.

About ideastream

The mission of ideastream is to strengthen our communities. ideastream pursues its mission as a multiple media public service organization by providing distinctive, thought-provoking programs and services that enlighten, inspire, educate and entertain.

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