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 […]
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, […]
Cecil Lipscomb Appointed Chair of Eliza Bryant Village Board of Trustees
The newly appointed slate of volunteer board members will implement a strategic plan to strengthen the 125-year old nonprofit’s mission to serve vulnerable older adults Contact: Katie Boland, Director of External Relations – 216-658-1881, kboland@elizabryant.org Cleveland, Ohio– Cecil Lipscomb, CNM, Executive Director of the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, will serve as Chair of […]
May Employee of the Month – Luenna Trice
ELiza Bryant Village Employee of the Month Luenna Trice, May 2019
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 […]
Eliza Bryant Village named 2018 Business Longevity Award Winner
Recognized for successfully adapting and evolving with changing times over the past 122 years Contact: Katie Boland, Director of External Relations – 216-658-1881, kboland@elizabryant.org Cleveland, Ohio– Eliza Bryant Village has been selected as an honoree for the Smart Business 2018 Business Longevity Awards for its ability to adapt and evolve over the past 122 years. […]
Eliza Bryant Village Honors Black History Month 2018
Greetings from Danny R. Williams, JD, MNO, LNHA, President & CEO of Eliza Bryant Village: As we celebrate Black History Month here in Cleveland, it’s important to pause and reflect on the tremendous contribution the Village has made to greater Cleveland and its black citizens throughout its history. Founded in 1896 by Eliza Simmons Bryant, […]