Greater Cleveland Congregations

04/29/2026

As you head to the polls, take a moment to learn about the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas General Division races.

These judges oversee serious criminal cases that shape lives and impact the fairness of our legal system.

Knowledge matters. Review the candidates. Understand the issues. Vote informed.

Read our voter guide below.

04/17/2026

GCC has been focusing on the issue of Youth Bindover for years.

Why? More young people in Cuyahoga County are bound over to adult court than in the other 4 largest Ohio counties combined. These teens - disproportionately Brown and Black - face consequences that can last a lifetime. Kids are not adults, and our justice system shouldn’t treat them as such.

Our 2026 Youth Bindover Report reveals what’s happening—and what must change.

A different path is possible. One rooted in fairness, accountability, and opportunity.

04/15/2026

On Saturday, April 11, 24 of our brightest next-generation leaders gathered with GCC leadership and trainers for our first-ever Youth Change Maker Studio.

Together, they connected, collaborated, and created—sharing powerful perspectives on the environment, cost of living, and elections. Working in teams, participants produced original drawings, graphics, plays, and songs that brought their ideas to life.

Our youth have meaningful and thoughtful insights to share—and it’s time we listen.

03/25/2026

A new study will examine Cuyahoga County’s crisis services network—but our community already knows what’s needed.

We’ve heard it in listening sessions. We’ve seen it in our neighborhoods. People need access to care now—not later.

The question isn’t whether change is needed. It’s whether we act.

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This article was originally written by Kaitlin Durbin for cleveland.com. All credit goes to the original author and publication. You can read the original

03/04/2026

We had an incredible turnout at yesterday's Crisis Receiving Center Open House and the community made its support clear. Now it’s time to keep the momentum going: share your story, reach out to decision-makers, and help make this life-saving resource a reality where it’s needed most.

Our collective voice is how we build compassionate care systems that truly support everyone in crisis. The vote is March 11, here's how YOU can help.

👉 Call the ADAMHS board and ask them to support a 30-day delay
👉 Email an ADAMHS Board Member and speak from the heart

This project is too important to walk away from. Don't wait and take action today!

03/02/2026

Tomorrow is a critical moment for our community.

The Crisis Receiving Center—already under construction and designed to provide compassionate, accessible care for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use crises—is now at risk due to funding uncertainty.

We cannot afford to lose this vital resource.

Join us at Shiloh Baptist tomorrow between 4:00 and 7:00 PM for one of two open house sessions. Hear directly from leadership about what’s at stake, the funding challenge, and what it will take to secure full support.

Your voice matters. Your presence matters.

Show up. Stand with us. Help protect crisis care for our community.

02/27/2026

Join us at The Sanders Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help protect our community.

Free flu shots are available for all ages. Vaccines provided by the Cleveland Department of Public Health in partnership with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio.

Walk-ins welcome. No appointment required.
Please attend only if you are feeling well and fever-free.

Bring a photo ID. Insurance is accepted but not required.

Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Sanders Center
3949 Lee Rd
Cleveland, OH 44128

Questions? Call (440) 799-5037.

02/19/2026

2026 is a critical year for Ohio, with major federal, state, and local races that will shape our communities for years to come.

Mike West from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections joins our Battle for Democracy Teach-In tonight at 6 p.m. to discuss SB293 and share key updates on the upcoming primary and general elections.

We’ll review lessons from 2024 and talk strategy for building a stronger voting bloc in our region. Join us and bring your questions.

02/11/2026

Protect your family. Protect your neighbors. 💙

Our Healthy Blocks Initiative is hosting a FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic this weekend in partnership with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and the Cleveland Department of Public Health.

🗓 Saturday, February 14
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Elizabeth Baptist Church
6114 Francis Ave, Cleveland, OH 44127

✔ Open to all ages
✔ Walk-ins welcome
✔ No appointment needed
✔ Insurance accepted, not required

Please bring a photo ID.

Let’s keep our community healthy and strong — bring a friend and help spread the word.

Questions? Call (440) 799-5037

02/06/2026

Thank you for standing with us in 2025. Thanks to your support, Greater Cleveland Congregations has made meaningful progress across our community.

We built relationships with new judicial candidates through our October forum, securing commitments to advance pre-trial justice.

We filed an amicus brief on behalf of a young person to challenge a bindover decision, and the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.

We took our Voter Virginity campaign national, expanding youth voter engagement into three additional states.

And we earned statewide attention for our Healthy Blocks Initiative, generating interest from health insurance partners in investing in a community-led health equity model.

Thank you for believing in the power of collective action.

Together, we are sustaining hope, strengthening democracy, and building a future rooted in justice and inclusion.