Euclid HOPE Task Force

10/12/2026

Would restorative justice benefit Euclid?
Join the discussion on October 15 at 6:30 pm. This program is hosted in partnership with Euclid HOPE Task Force, a resident-led group leading a restorative justice pilot for our community.

10/05/2026

"What happens after conflict?"

Thank you to the Office of Violence Prevention at Cuyahoga County for the opportunity to launch this initiative in Euclid. Also, special thanks to Even Kings Feel and the Euclid Public Library for helping shape this pilot program to answer that question, as a community.

Please plan to join us on Thursday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. with restorative justice experts for a community conversation about how Euclid can respond to conflict in ways that promote accountability, repair harm, support young people, and strengthen the relationships that make neighborhoods safer.

Hosted in partnership with Euclid Public Library. Join us for an evening with a restorative justice expert who will explain how restorative justice practices have created healing and safety in other communities. Restorative justice is a way to respond to harm by repairing it, inst

09/21/2026

Thank you to Natasha Lovelace who will be leading a community matters convo again this Thursday at 7 pm. Some conversations are difficult, but they matter.September is Su***de Prevention Month, and we're creating space for our community to learn, connect and talk openly about mental health and hope.Join us for Creating Connection, Building Hope on Sept. 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Led by mental health specialist Natasha Lovelace, this conversation will explore how connection can make a difference in our lives and communities.Event details and registration information are available in this week's email and on our website.

09/03/2026

Learning from the work of Even Kings Feel healing community has been powerful for our efforts in Euclid. Founder and restorative Justice expert LaToya Logan will be speaking at Euclid Public Library October 15, 6:30 p.m. about restorative justice in our community.

Thousands of Black men have relied on local nonprofit Even Kings Feel Healing Community for mental health and community connection.

08/25/2026

This Thursday, Aug 27 at 7:00 pm, join us for the return of our fall virtual Community Matters conversations hosted by Natasha Lovelace and guest Ashley Jackson, RN - who is the new owner of the former Great Scott Tavern location in downtown Euclid.

Many Euclid residents have expressed feelings about the future plans for use of this space, and we welcome you to join us for a conversation where residents explore the question "What about the kids?"

07/31/2026

🍦 Friday afternoon, sponsored by Renounce Denounce, a Euclid-based community violence prevention program. renouncedenounce

07/14/2026

Weather permitting, we’ll plan to meet outside this evening so bring a lawn chair if you have one. our conversations will continue on the process of collaborating with EDCORP for a Welcome Wagon project and any other topics you’d like to discuss.
🗓️Tuesday, July 14
🚪Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
⏰Conversations begin promptly at 7:00
📍Church of the Epiphany
📍21000 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid 44123

A connected community is a safe community.

07/06/2026

Congratulations to the City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office for leading the way in Northeast Ohio! CVI works.

These are the types of programs we have been learning about and advocating for over the past three years in Euclid Ohio.

"The new funding expands a crisis intervention program in which counselors with lived experience go out into communities and build relationships with individuals at the highest risk of becoming involved in violence," these counselors are known as credible messengers.

According to the city, nonfatal shootings declined nearly 60% throughout the 18 months, compared to a 21% reduction citywide, after a team of crisis intervention counselors focused in one area of the city where higher rates of violence were reported. Felonious assaults declined 30% in the focus area even as they increased 6% citywide, the city said. The counselors have connected with 200 individuals since the pilot’s inception.

The city delegated $600,000 in funds to the Akron Street Team, which sends counselors to neighborhoods with elevated crime rates.

06/10/2026

📣 Euclid Documenters :: Last night's Neighbor Night was a beautiful, outdoor gathering! We plan to meet outside next month, too, July 14, same time 6:30 pm.

Residents always set the agenda, tonight our conversations included ::

1. Welcome Wagon volunteer team to build connection with new residents, working with EdCor and other partners, businesses

2. EdCor home ownership programs, down payment assistance programs, home repair loans, and home repair grants

3. Discussion of potential rezoning of former Great Scott restaurant to a youth enrichment center

The notes from our conversations are pictured below, and upcoming events include:

June 20, 11am–1pm — Guns to Garden Drop Off event at Church of Epiphany

June 23, 6–8pm — Housing Resource Fair (
Sponsored by Ed Corp with lenders, home repair programs, and housing resources

June 27, 1–4pm — Clearview Church is hosting a Ladies Beach Retreat at Arcadia Beachclub

June 27, 10am — Simms Park Garden Tour & Talk @ Henn Mansion with local experts on the lakefront native gardens

06/08/2026

If you’ve been meaning to come to a Neighbor Night, tomorrow’s a good one!

Kristal Grida, assistant to the mayor, will be joining us to talk about the city’s new resident welcome packets, something that’s come up in past conversations. It’s a chance to hear directly and ask questions.

Weather permitting, we’ll plan to meet outside, so bring a lawn chair if you have one.

🗓️Tuesday, June 9
🚪Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dinner
⏰Conversations begin promptly at 7:00
📍Church of the Epiphany
📍21000 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid 44123