Neighborhood Leadership Institute

06/19/2026

Honoring the past, celebrating the progress, building on the promise of freedom for all.

06/17/2026

What are your thoughts on Cleveland's lakefront? Do you think of our city as a top waterfront destination?

Four hundred fifty acres of lakefront land offer the possibility of redefining Cleveland as one of America’s great waterfront cities. We should take a hard look — now — at how to make the most of this rare opportunity, writes guest columnist David Gilbert, president and CEO of Destination Clev...

06/13/2026

Hey there, parents - what are your kids doing next week? NLI's Summer Tennis program kicked off last week and is available to children ages 8-17 four days a week at 10 courts across the city. We'd love to see them participate in this instructional and recreational opportunity!

Learn more here: https://www.neighborhoodleadership.org/summer-tennis-begins-june-8th-registration-now-open

06/08/2026

As NLI's Summer Tennis program kicks off, we are still seeking individuals to provide support to this summer programming activity:

🎾Head Coach: Part-time opportunity for an energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic Head Tennis Coach to lead youth tennis programming throughout the summer. The Head Tennis Coach will provide instruction, skill development, mentorship, and positive engagement for youth ages 8–17 while fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.

🎾Interns: Great opportunity for enthusiastic and dependable individuals to assist with our Summer Tennis Program serving youth ages 8–17 throughout Cleveland. This unpaid internship is ideal for high school students, college students, aspiring coaches, education majors, sports management students, recreation professionals, and individuals interested in youth development. Interns will gain hands-on experience working with youth, supporting tennis instruction, and learning how community-based recreation programs operate.

Learn more here: https://www.neighborhoodleadership.org/employment-intern-openings-at-summer-tennis-program

06/05/2026

Congratulations to all of the participants that completed the Youth Leadership Cleveland program!

These students remained committed to the YLC Creed and we look forward to their continued demonstration of leadership and service in our community: “I am a leader. I am capable. I am committed to learning, serving and growing. I lead with purpose and build with integrity. I am the future and the future starts with me.”

📸: J. Early Media

06/03/2026

We begin facilitated discussions next week on Tuesday June 9th. Sign up now and join us! We still have a few copies available if you need one.

https://conta.cc/4dSwoQ5

05/31/2026

Books are in! Sign up for free now! The group starts discussions on June 9th.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/XNSYlKg/NLIBookClubBlackAFHistory

05/27/2026

Summer Tennis begins June 8th! Registration is now open.

Coming soon to a tennis court near you! Participation is free but registration is required for this summer activity. Fill out the form and bring to any one of the ten city tennis courts listed. Kids age 8-17 are welcome to come for this fun, instructional summer recreation program beginning June 8th.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/U7qA7Cx6vFqHoHZb9

05/22/2026

May the memory of our fallen heroes inspire us. We wish you a Happy Memorial Day weekend.

There's much to do around our community this holiday weekend. Enjoy your time with friends and neighbors!

Enjoy the long holiday weekend with sports games, concerts and festivals to keep you busy through Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Neighborhood Leadership Institute's Community Book Club has another thought-provoking installment for you. We'll be reading Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot. This New York Times bestseller is a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.

Register for this free book club offering here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/XNSYlKg/NLIBookClubBlackAFHistory