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Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre

The Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre brings together residents, leaders, and local partners to address environmental justice, public health, climate, and infrastructure concerns. Join us to learn, connect, and help shape what comes next!

Join us on September 13, 2026, at The Elyria City Schools Performing Arts Center from 3:00-5:00 pm&nbsp;for the&nbsp;premiere screening of History in Black: A Lorain County Series&nbsp;produced by Emmy award-winning storyteller, Betty J. Halliburton.&nbsp;This moving docuseries shines a cinematic light on three extraordinary individuals from Lorain County (OH). Their journeys reveal the enduring power of purpose, sacrifice, and legacy. &nbsp;Featured Segments: Toni Morrison &ndash; Beloved: A Celebration of YouBorn in Lorain. Read around the world. As her books face renewed challenges, this segment revisits the late Toni Morrison&rsquo;s roots and how a statewide yearlong celebration is ensuring that her voice through literature will never be silenced or erased.Parris Smith &ndash; Planted for PurposeFrom Lorain County to the national stage, Parris Smith is currently the youngest president in the National Urban League movement of the 92 affiliates. Her story, rooted and grounded in faith, captures her journey of being cultivated to lead to being a voice on the frontlines of the civil rights movement both locally and nationally.Farah Emeka &ndash; History in MotionFrom the Underground Railroad to modern-day firsts in education and justice, Oberlin proves that progress isn&rsquo;t a chapter. It&rsquo;s a pattern. We&rsquo;ll introduce you to Lorain County&rsquo;s first African American female Judge Farah Emeka of Oberlin, and why her victory was not only historic, but a victory for us all. In addition to the screening, there will be a discussion with docuseries participants, performances, and recognitions. We are excited to be recognized as a Community Partner of the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival (GCUFF).

History in Black: A Lorain County Series

18th Annual African American Women's Wellness Walk

Join us for the Black Women and the Environment Breakfast 🌱☕ This gathering centers the voices and experiences of Black women as we discuss environmental conditions that shape our health, neighborhoods, and daily lives. Hosted by the Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre, this event brings together community members, advocates, and partners to share stories, strategies, and resources that support health equity and resilient Black communities.

Black Women and the Environment Breakfast

Register here to receive continuing education credit for your participation at the 11th Annual &nbsp;State of Environmental Determinants of Health in the African-American Community Virtual Conference. Please complete all required fields so we can verify attendance and issue accurate certificates.&nbsp; We thank you for your support and participation!

Pay What You Can - Continuing Education Credit Registration

Over the past year, we listened to residents across the county to better understand how climate change Is already Impacting daily life. We are reporting back to you, the community!&nbsp;

What Lake County Could Be | Community Conversation

What Ashtabula County Could Be | Community Conversation

What Trumbull County Could Be | Community Conversation

What Lorain County Could Be | Community Conversation

Women Experiencing Love Life &amp; Laughter &ndash; A HAT Affair is a joyful gathering centered on women&rsquo;s health, healing, and connection 🎉. Your registration helps the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition continue addressing health disparities and building healthier Black communities. Wear your favorite hat 👒, share space with women who understand your journey, and enjoy an afternoon of conversation, laughter, and practical tools for wellness, resilience, and self‑care.

Women Experiencing Love Life & Laughter - A HAT Affair

What Cuyahoga County Could Be | Community Conversation

What Summit and Medina County Could Be | Community Conversation

What Geauga County Could Be | Community Conversation 

What Mahoning County Could Be | Community Conversation

Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition's Memberships

<h3 data-end="206" data-start="129" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Join the Movement: Help Us Raise $14,000 for Community Resilience!</h3>This year, we celebrate 14 years of serving the Northeast Ohio Community. We need your support to keep building a healthier, stronger future. 🎯 Our Goal: $14,000 Every dollar raised helps us expand our work in health equity, environmental justice, and community resilience across Northeast Ohio. 💜 Why It Matters: From hosting vital health screenings and community events, to standing at the frontlines of advocacy for Black families, NEOBHC is here to make change &mdash; but we can&#39;t do it without you. How You Can Help:<ul data-end="921" data-start="786" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="837" data-start="786" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate what you can &mdash; $14, $140, $1,400 or more</li><li data-end="879" data-start="838" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share this campaign with your network</li><li data-end="921" data-start="880" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Celebrate with us as we grow our impact</li></ul>Let&rsquo;s rise together in resilience. Let&rsquo;s invest in health, healing, and hope. Your contribution fuels the movement.

Join the Movement: Help Us Raise $14,000 for Community Resilience!This year, we celebrate 14 years of serving the Northeast Ohio Community. We need your support to keep building a healthier, stronger future.🎯 Our Goal: $14,000Every dollar raised helps us expand our work in health equity, environmental justice, and community resilience across Northeast Ohio.💜 Why It Matters:From hosting vital health screenings and community events, to standing at the frontlines of advocacy for Black families, NEOBHC is here to make change — but we can't do it without you.How You Can Help:Donate what you can — $14, $140, $1,400 or moreShare this campaign with your networkCelebrate with us as we grow our impactLet’s rise together in resilience. Let’s invest in health, healing, and hope.Your contribution fuels the movement.

$15,000 for 15 Years

Your HATraiser gift supports the Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre&rsquo;s work to confront health disparities head‑on. The &quot;hatraiser&quot; fundraiser is a creative, community-focused initiative where participants buy hats, with proceeds supporting our work. &nbsp;Every contribution helps expand culturally competent education, advocacy, and access to resources for Black families across our region. Together, we build a healthier, more resilient community in Northeast Ohio. Your support strengthens local programs, lifts community voices in policy conversations, and keeps vital health information and services within reach.

Your HATraiser gift supports the Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre’s work to confront health disparities head‑on. The "hatraiser" fundraiser is a creative, community-focused initiative where participants buy hats, with proceeds supporting our work. Every contribution helps expand culturally competent education, advocacy, and access to resources for Black families across our region.Together, we build a healthier, more resilient community in Northeast Ohio. Your support strengthens local programs, lifts community voices in policy conversations, and keeps vital health information and services within reach.

HATraiser Supporting the Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre

CLEVELAND, OH &mdash; October 16, 2026 &mdash; Over two hundred faith and community leaders from across Northeast Ohio will come together for the Annual Faith &amp; Leaders Environmental Impacts Luncheon, a powerful gathering held at Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights, Ohio to explore the intersection of faith, leadership, and environmental health &mdash; and to celebrate a bold new chapter for one of the region&rsquo;s most influential equity organizations. Hosted by the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC), the luncheon will highlight how faith communities serve as trusted centers of refuge and hope during times of crisis,ranging from climate emergencies to public health challenges.&nbsp; Yvonka M. Hall, MPA, Executive Director. &ldquo;Resilience is not just surviving; it&rsquo;s thriving together. We remain deeply rooted in equity, and now we rise as a center of hope, action, and transformation for all communities. &rdquo;This year&rsquo;s luncheon will highlight NEOBHC&rsquo;s groundbreaking partnership with The Ohio State University through NOAA&rsquo;s Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, &ldquo;Reimagining Communities&rdquo; Project, which addressed environmental health disparities across nine Northeast Ohio counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Summit, and Trumbull. Mt. Sinai Foundation is a proud sponsor of this years luncheon. The keynote address will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, Sr., senior pastor at Renewal Worship Center Oakland, CA, is one of the nation&rsquo;s premiere Practical Theologians. Founding Pastor of the Renewal Worship Center Christian Church of Denver, CO. At the time, Renewal Worship Center was one of the first foundationally environmentally friendly &ldquo;Green&rdquo; Churches in the country. Dr. Carroll combined theology with ecology and challenged the church universal to embrace its mantle of creation care. This church was listed in the May edition of Fast Company Magazine and on CNN as one of the most innovative business ideas of 2011, stating, &quot;Carroll has taken faith-based initiatives to a new level with what you might call initiative-focused faith. His inner-city church has an explicitly environmental emphasis and an outreach arm that offers green-job training and placement.&quot; During the luncheon, NEOBHC will honor a remarkable group of 2026 Resilience Rising Warrior Honorees individuals and organizations leading environmental change across the region:John M. Williams, President and CEO Akron Urban LeagueSeanna D. Jackson, Community Leader Advisory Board MemberRev. Dr. Shane Floyd, Pastor of Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church Warren, OhioDestinee Burse, Executive Director Community Life CollaborativeRoderick Harris Dr.PH, MSPH, Health Commissioner Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Annual Faith and Leaders Environmental Impacts Luncheon

Plastics and Health Regional Forum: Connecting Human, Environmental, and&nbsp;Great Lakes Health in the Age of Plastic Pollution The inaugural Plastics and Health Regional Forum will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and community leaders to explore connections between plastic pollution, ecological health, and human well-being. The forum will feature presentations, a panel discussion, local artwork, and networking opportunities focused on plastics research, human health concerns, policy responses, and practical solutions. Designed to foster collaboration across disciplines, the forum will encourage participants to share knowledge, build partnerships, and discuss opportunities for action. In-person registration is limited due to venue capacity, and early registration is strongly encouraged.&nbsp; A free webinar option will be available for those who are unable to attend in person.Join us for an informative day of learning and discussion with experts from across the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario region. Planning and Support from:Cuyahoga County Board of HealthCuyahoga Solid Waste DistrictCase Western Reserve University Siegal Lifelong LearningCWRU Climate and Health Education CollaborativeCWRU Master of Public Health ProgramEco-ProductsMary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental HealthMetroHealth Hospital SystemNational Marine Sanctuary FoundationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris ProgramNortheast Ohio Community Resilience CentreOhio Sea Grant

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