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A Holiday Message
During this season of joy and reflection, I find myself thinking about a popular country song that encourages us to live each day like it’s our last. It’s a reminder to cherish every
Cultivating Life: Transforming Vacant Properties into Urban Gardens
Vacant properties, once eyesores and reminders of blight, are being transformed into vibrant oases of green, known as urban gardens. These community-driven initiatives beautify neighborhoods and
Partner Profile: Cleve-Lawn Home
Maintaining the yards of vacant and abandoned properties is a tremendous amount of work for the Cuyahoga Land Bank. In fact, the Land Bank services more than 3,000 properties every year. Most
A New Home for a Deserving Veteran
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in November, a veteran who served in two U.S. military branches was handed the keys to his new home thanks to Ride With Valor, a 501(c)3 public charity founded in
Realty Reimagined
The Cuyahoga Land Bank recently established its own mission-based real estate brokerage Ð Realty Reimagined Ð to advance its mission to help people become homeowners. A full-service brokerage for
Doing Good in the Neighborhood
The Rev. Dr. Jimmie Hicks, Jr. believes anything worth doing is worth doing first-class, making him a perfect Cuyahoga Land Bank renovation partner. His extensive leadership drive and success comes
Wake Robin fermented foods paves economic development path for East Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio ÐIsmail Samad’s career in the restaurant and food manufacturing industry has led him to start successful businesses in Vermont and Boston. Samad will be the first to tell you
Exploring Cleveland’s Mount Pleasant and Union-Miles neighborhoods, and a housing project aimed spurring development
CLEVELAND, Ohio Ð The Mount Pleasant and Union-Miles neighborhoods have seen better days, but some believe better days are coming. Cuyahoga County Land Bank Charities this summer announced its plan
Hire the Right Contractor for Your Home Improvement Project
Contrary to popular belief, fall and winter months are an excellent time to commence home improvement projects. Although many businesses and contractors enjoy an end-of-the-year slow-down around the
Partner Spotlight: Riverstone Company
With any new home construction project, ensuring everything is done right from the start is essential. Hiring a land surveyor Ð a licensed professional specializing in measuring and mapping land Ð