Step Forward

06/17/2026

Step Forward's Summer Cooling Program starts accepting applications on July 1! ☀️

This program assists eligible Cuyahoga County residents with electric bill payments or the purchase of a fan/AC unit to ease the burden caused by summer heat.

👉 Visit stepforwardtoday.org/crisis-programs to learn more about the program.

06/16/2026

Join us for our next Infant Wellness Workshop! Community experts will lead a discussion on infant and perinatal hygiene and share practical wellness information for parents and caregivers.

🗓️ June 24 from 10:30am-12:30pm
📍 The Hough Library located at 6530 Lexington Ave in Cleveland

📞 Call 216.696.9077 or 216.268.1600 to register.

06/15/2026

The 2025-2026 school year has officially come to a close for our Head Start students! 🎓

06/12/2026

Beginning Monday, June 15, all Step Forward energy assistance services will be conducted from our HEAP Office located at 2203 Superior Avenue in Cleveland.

We are currently between crisis seasons as we prepare for the Summer Cooling Program, which begins July 1. To better serve the community and manage the high demand for assistance, we are making updates to our service delivery process. Additional information, including appointment scheduling details, will be available soon.

👉 You do not need an appointment to apply for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). Learn more about the program here: stepforwardtoday.org/pipp

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

They grow up so fast. 👴👵

We can't believe tomorrow is the last day of Head Start! From smiley newcomers to mini grandmas and grandpas, our students have grown so much this year. 🥹

06/10/2026

Our Louis Stokes and Carl B Stokes Early Learning Centers received awards for their excellent programs and community involvement! 🏅 We're proud to know these two sites, along with all our Head Start centers, are pillars of the community, setting children up for long-term success and stability.

Thank you, UPK, for this recognition and support!