Winter 2021 Voice of the Village Newsletter
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of our newsletter, the Winter 2021 edition of Voice of the Village! It’s been a busy few months since our last newsletter – our award-winning Elder Justice Center turned 2 years old, we’ve hired several new team members, our Adult Day participants have been exploring Cleveland…you should […]
Eliza Bryant Village’s Award-Winning Elder Justice Center Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary
Contact: Megan Thompson, Director of External Relations – 216-658-1881, mthompson@elizabryant.org Cleveland, OH – The National Center on Elder Abuse reports that one in ten seniors are victims of elder abuse. This is likely to be an underestimation, as only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse is reported, in part because older people are often […]
Sir Spotsalot: A story of animals and healing
While Eliza Bryant Village has traditionally been a resource for elders and their families, we recently found ourselves a refuge for a homeless cat! Dubbed Spot/Rorschach/Mr. Kitty, this feline befriended staff and guests alike. One day, he approached the resident “crazy cat lady” on staff, who noticed he was in desperate need of a vet […]
Eliza Bryant Village Keeps Older Adults Active with Field Trips Around Cleveland
Contact: Megan Thompson, Director of External Relations – 216-658-1881, mthompson@elizabryant.org Cleveland, OH – Every day at Eliza Bryant Village we see the negative effects of COVID-19 on our senior community living in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood. We know, through our one-on-one conversations with our participants, that, outside of the people with whom they live, often we […]
The United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland – Foundation Leadership Award Nominated by: Eliza Bryant Village
Congratulations to United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland for winning the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cleveland Chapter’s 2021 Foundation Leadership Award! This award is much deserved. United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland demonstrates outstanding commitment to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable, underserved African American seniors. UBF accomplishes this goal by developing innovative […]
2021 Purple Ribbon Award Winner for Most Innovative Service – Elder Justice Center
Contact: Megan Thompson, Director of External Relations – 216-658-1881, mthompson@elizabryant.org Cleveland, OH – Eliza Bryant Village’s Elder Justice Center is the winner of the 2021 DomesticShelters.org Purple Ribbon Award for Most Innovative Service. The Award was presented at the September 15, 2021 inaugural Purple Ribbon Awards Celebration, hosted by award-winning filmmaker Angela Shelton. Theresa’s Fund, […]
Eliza Bryant Village is the Senior Source of the Week: February 28, 2019
Watch Now! WKYC Channel 3 Live on Lakeside features Eliza Bryant Village Eliza Bryant Village is the Senior Source of the week for WKYC Channel 3 Live on Lakeside! In a special segmented focusing on aging adults that aired on February 28, 2019, Eliza Bryant Village Board President & CEO, Danny R. Williams, JD, MNO, LNHA, […]
Eliza Bryant Village to Launch Elder Justice Center to Serve Victims of Crime, Abuse, Trauma Neglect thanks to funding from Ohio Attorney General’s Office
New initiative will provide short-term respite for growing population of elder abuse victims Contact: Katie Boland, Director of External Relations – 216-658-1881, kboland@elizabryant.org Cleveland, Ohio– Eliza Bryant Village will launch a new Elder Justice Center to provide temporary respite care for the growing population of elders who are experiencing some form of trauma, abuse, or […]
Plain Dealer’s Feature on 50th Anniversary of Hough Riots, featuring Eliza Bryant Village’s Own
50 years ago, the Hough Riots took place as a direct result of racial tension and segregation that spread throughout Cleveland and the rest of the United States. 4 African Americans lost their lives during the 6-day riot while more than 50 people were injured. Although in the center of the Hough community, Eliza Bryant […]