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Rising cost of living leaves Ohio families financially strained

New Data Shows Most Ohio Families Struggle to Achieve Economic Security

New data: Nearly half of Ohio families don’t make enough to meet basic living costs—even if they’re above the poverty line. For single parents, it’s nearly 90%.

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As power shutoffs become more common due to climate change, it's important to have cash on hand to protect yourself and your family during emergencies.

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Cleveland’s youth programs focus on safety, mental health, and community engagement

The City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County are working together to provide safe and productive summer activities for young people, including outdoor play, youth leadership, and employment opportunities, in an effort to prevent violence and promote positive youth development.

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Cleveland mayor unveils municipal cabinet to boost youth well-being and community support

Mayor Justin M. Bibb has signed an executive order enacting a Municipal Cabinet for Youth and Families to ensure the city's youth have the skills and tools to become future leaders.

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Breaking Barriers: How Literacy Advocates in Cleveland Empower Generations Through Reading

Chrishawndra Matthews and her son Derrick have founded Literacy in the H.O.O.D. to address Cleveland's literacy crisis, and have distributed over 100,000 books to inner-city neighborhoods, while also providing resources for adults to obtain their GED through the Seeds of Literacy program.

Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist

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What parents should know before their child turns 18- Caregivers Series

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Men of color are finding their place in abortion rights conversations

A growing effort is underway to engage men of color in abortion rights advocacy, as men of color overwhelmingly support abortion access. The abortion rights group All Above All convened over 100 advocates, many of them men of color, to lobby in favor of two bills that would expand federal funding and access to abortion for people of color and lower-income people....

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