Famicos Foundation

06/01/2026

Get Ready for GardenWalk Cleveland 2026!

Special Feature: Exploring the Gardens of Glenville & Hough!

Join us for one of the most beautiful community events of the summer at GardenWalk Cleveland — a FREE, self-guided tour of stunning home gardens. This year, we are thrilled to see the spotlight on the incredible creativity and community pride blooming in Glenville and Hough!

When: Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: FREE

The Route
Come marvel at the unique outdoor spaces in Glenville and Hough, while also exploring other vibrant neighborhoods like Collinwood, Ohio City, Tremont, West Park, Little Italy, and more.

Whether you're a gardening enthusiast looking for inspiration or just want a relaxing weekend activity supporting local neighborhoods, this is the perfect event.

For maps and more information, visit: https://www.gardenwalkcleveland.org/

Bring your friends, family, and your love for community—we can’t wait to see you there!

06/01/2026

The Famicos Foundation warmly invites you to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

This year’s event will celebrate Community, Connection, and Progress as we gather residents, partners, stakeholders, families, and supporters for an afternoon of reflection, engagement, and fun.

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟑:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤-𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 (𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐄. 𝟗𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐎𝐇 𝟒𝟒𝟏𝟎𝟖)

Here is what we have lined up for the afternoon:

Annual Community Meeting (Inside)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Join civic leaders, community partners, and stakeholders as we highlight accomplishments, impact, and organizational progress made throughout the year.

Community Field Day Celebration (outside and for the community)
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

An exciting afternoon featuring:
• Food Trucks
• Music & Entertainment
• Kids Play Area
• Resource Tables
• Community Engagement Opportunities

**𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞** Partners, civic leaders, and stakeholders to help us accommodate everyone for the indoor meeting portion, please confirm your attendance by June 24, 2026 to [email protected].

Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to building stronger, more vibrant Cleveland neighborhoods. We look forward to celebrating with you!

05/22/2026

Men, your health matters — and it can’t wait. We are happy to share this information with you all.

Join the 2026 Men’s Health Summit on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Tower City Center for a day focused on wellness, prevention, education, and empowerment.

This FREE community event will feature:

✔️ Expert panel discussions
✔️ Free health screenings
✔️ Live cooking demonstrations
✔️ Resource vendors
✔️ Free haircuts
✔️ Raffles & giveaways
✔️ Special guest appearances

Location: Tower City Center
230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113

Doors open at 11 AM | Event ends at 2 PM

Take charge of your health, connect with resources, and invest in your future. Registration is required and spots are limited!

Register here: https://allevents.in/cleveland/2026-mens-health-summit/100001988638165285

05/22/2026

Protect yourself from identity theft — one shred at a time!

Join us for our FREE community shredding event, “Shred It & Forget It!” and safely dispose of sensitive documents like old tax returns, medical records, pay stubs, legal papers, and more.

June 13, 2026
10am - 12pm
Fatima Family Center
6600 Lexington Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103

Don’t let personal information pile up at home — bring your documents, clear the clutter, and leave with peace of mind.

05/13/2026

Hough is changing and its being lead by beautification projects like Thurgood Marshall Green

Thurgood Marshall Green in Hough use to a vacant lot, but residents and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy made it a park space gem.

05/11/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝

May 2nd marked the successful conclusion of the Famicos Foundation Youth Entrepreneurship Program with an inspiring Pitch Competition at St. Thomas Aquinas School. We are absolutely blown away by the work these students not only put into the program but also the 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 businesses that they are looking to build.

Watching these 𝟖𝐭𝐡-𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 present their business models was a powerful reminder of what happens when we provide our youth with the right tools and mentorship to chase their dreams. The 𝟏𝟑-𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 challenged students to think critically about identifying market gaps, operational structure and costs, financial literacy and how to present their business to potential funders.

What resulted was absolutely 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝-𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠. Our winner, 𝐏𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, put on a presentation that was so detailed that she began to map out a 5-year projection of her business. Yes, you read that right. In a matter of 13 weeks, Peyton went from concept to full blown business mapping. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝟏𝟒 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝?

We are immensely proud of these young entrepreneurs. They didn't just learn about business; they began their journey as economic drivers for our community.

I would like to take a moment to thank:

· Sarah Dobransky from Cleveland Public Library
· Manny Hall from Manny Hall & Associates
· Tanya Johnson from the Home Resource Center at Famicos Foundation
· Christopher L. Henderson, MPA from Life Anew Behavioral Health, Inc.
· Naomi Jia from MidTown Cleveland, Inc.
· LaTrese Steplight, CSBC from JPMorganChase
· The one and only Tali Collins (Merdler) from St. Thomas Aquinas School.

Without your work none of this would have been possible. Our community is in such a better place due to your commitment to this program.

I would be remise if I didn’t give a special thanks our sponsor JPMorganChase for believing in this project. With your support, we are not only changing the lives of youth in our community but the fabric of entrepreneurship.

Please join as we celebrate the accomplishments of these young entrepreneurs.

05/08/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the beautiful mothers!

Yesterday, our residents at University Towers were treated to a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch sponsored by Kindred Harbor Behavioral Health and led by Famicos' Social Services Coordinator, Lovina Joseph.

Much love, appreciation, and care to ALL the mothers in our community. Wishing you all an amazing weekend filled with love, peace, joy, and appreciation.

05/01/2026

The Future of Business is Bright in Our Neighborhood

The Famicos Foundation Youth Entrepreneurship Program sponsored by JPMorganChase is officially molding the leaders of tomorrow. Over the past three months, 8th-grade students from St. Thomas Aquinas School have been hard at work mastering the core fundamentals of business, everything from market analysis to operations. They even took a course in personal financial literacy.

These students haven't just been sitting in a classroom—they’ve been building the foundations of real-world companies. They have dedicated their time over this 13-week course to learn how to become successful business owners and drive economic growth right here at home.

Tomorrow, all of their hard work and creative marketing strategies will be put to the test at our upcoming Pitch Competition! We invite you to join us as these young CEOs compete to show how their ideas will shape the future of our marketplace.

Join us in wishing these aspiring entrepreneurs good luck tomorrow!

Manny Hall

04/30/2026

How do you stay "top of mind" when the world is changing so fast? You adapt.

This week, Famicos Foundation hosted the first session of our marketing workshop series with . It wasn't just a lecture—it was an interactive workshop with real world tools. Entrepreneurs walked away with fresh insights on social media engagement and website optimization that they could put to work the moment they got back to their shops.

Supporting the growth of our small business community is at the heart of what we do. Seeing these owners leave with the confidence and the data to grow their businesses is exactly why we show up.

04/30/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 & 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Level Up Your Business: With Part Two of our Two-Part Masterclass

Are you ready to scale? Famicos Foundation has teamed up with JPMorganChase to bring you Part Two of our exciting two-part series designed to solve your biggest challenge business owners face: managing money.

Whether you’re a startup or have been a neighborhood staple for 20 years, these sessions provide the high-level coaching you need to thrive.

Part 2: 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘
May 12, 2026 | Learn the strategies to keep your business profitable and prepared.

Expert Guidance: Work directly with JPMorgan Chase advisors to get the tools usually reserved for big corporations.

Please join us from 𝟱:𝟭𝟱 - 𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟯𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗱 for this series of free workshops. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Byron Solomon at 216- 791-6476 ext378.

Register today to reserve your spot.
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