The Power Hour
The Power Hour is Eliza Bryant Village’s newest program, presented in partnership with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. Designed to empower victims aged 50+ who have experienced sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence and dating violence, The Power Hour explores domestic abuse as well as the resources available to survivors in Cleveland. As part of this […]
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 […]
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 Builds Strong Support for Elders with Elder Justice Center
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15 Contact: Katie Boland, Director of External Relations – 216-658-1881, kboland@elizabryant.org Cleveland, OH – Eliza Bryant Village continues to build strong support for elders experiencing abuse, violence, trauma, or criminal victimization through its newest program, the Elder Justice Center (EJC). On Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Tuesday, June 15, […]
Elder Justice Center Honored by NAMI GC
The Elder Justice Center at Eliza Bryant Village was awarded the NAMI Greater Cleveland’s Valeria A. Harper Cultural Competence in Mental Health Award On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Cleveland Chapter hosted its Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony and awarded the Valeria A. Harper Cultural Competence in Mental Health Award to the […]
Voice of the Village Newsletter: Summer 2020
Eliza Bryant Village is pleased to present the newest edition of the “Voice of The Village” newsletter – Summer 2020! Click here to read about recent updates at The Village Click Here to Read the Full Newsletter Support Eliza Bryant Village with a Donation Today!
Elder Justice Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Eliza Bryant Village celebrated the official opening of our new Elder Justice Center with a press conference & ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 2, 2020. The Elder Justice Center at Eliza Bryant Village provides a temporary safe space for the growing population of older adults who are experiencing some form of trauma, violence, abuse, and/or criminal […]