WE ARE FUTUREHEIGHTS

Established in 2002, our organization acts as a steward to our residents, businesses, other community-based organizations and local government in the areas of fair housing, planning and development, civic engagement, communications and media, and the arts.  We develop programming that serves to ensure a vibrant and sustainable future for Cleveland Heights and University Heights. We proudly serve as a Community Development Corporation (CDC) for the City of Cleveland Heights.

WE CARE ABOUT COMMUNITY VOICE

We publish and distribute the Heights Observer (est. 2008), which serves as the free community newspaper for both Cleveland Heights and University Heights. Our newspaper is pure citizen journalism: a place where all stakeholders can share news and opinions about the community.

WE CARE ABOUT COMMUNITY-BUILDING AND STRENGTHS-BASED LEADERSHIP

We empower residents to efficiently use community resources to address local needs and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods through our Crowdsourced Conversations forum series (est. 2022), by providing Neighborhood Mini-Grants (est. 2105) for neighborhood projects, and by providing leadership development and encouraging community ownership to residents who want to take local action and create lasing change to improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Leadership Workshop Series (est. 2015).

WE CARE ABOUT HOUSING

We revitalize distressed neighborhoods by rehabbing and preserving affordable safe homes through the FutureHomes & Revitalization Program (est. 2019).  This reduces decay and repurposes vacant and abandoned properties, empowers neighborhoods to thrive and create an environment for future investment. Our FutureHomes & Revitalization  Program has overseen the purchase, rehab and sale of over 20 houses in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods with the aim of promoting fair housing practices and increased owner-occupancy rates.

WE CARE ABOUT SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

Community economic development creates job and entrepreneurship opportunities, which anchor financial and social capital with the Cleveland Heights and University Heights communities. This stabilization effort brings back basic amenities to communities and improves the quality of life for residents. Current programs include the Heights Music Hop (est. 2013) and Best of the Heights (est. 2005).

WE CARE ABOUT OUR VIPs: Volunteers with Intention and Purpose

We provide opportunities that allow volunteers to serve with intention and purpose based on the strengths they bring to the organization, or the skills they would like to develop through volunteering. Whether a volunteer is interested in building their resume, broadening their social or professional network, leadership development, or making meaningful contributions after retirement, our volunteers form a true partnership with FutureHeights. Learn more here.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SUPPORT

Your financial support is greatly needed so that FutureHeights may offer our programs, space, support, and a community newspaper at no cost to the residents we serve. To make a donation to FutureHeights visit our online donor page or mail or drop off a check to FutureHeights, 2843 Washington Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 441118

Questions about FutureHeights can be directed to info@futureheights.org.