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Thea Bowman Center

The Thea Bowman Center empowers youth and families in Cleveland through education, leadership development, and community support, fostering well-being and resilience in neighborhoods while promoting a culture of care and empowerment.

Join us for the Cleveland Color Walk, a vibrant, joy-filled celebration of community, purpose, and summer spirit! Hosted by the Vedantic Leadership Academy (VLA), a youth leadership program dedicated to developing character, service, teamwork, and purpose-driven leadership, this special event is organized and led by local youth who are coming together to create something colorful, uplifting, and meaningful for the community. This fun-filled summer morning invites participants of all ages to walk, connect, laugh, and celebrate together in a burst of color and camaraderie. Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own, you will be part of an energizing experience centered on joy, togetherness, and doing good. Location: Mall B, 401 St. Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114Date:&nbsp;Sunday, June 28Time: 9:30:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM All net proceeds will benefit the Thea Bowman Center, a community-based organization in Cleveland that supports youth, families, and neighborhood well-being through programs rooted in education, empowerment, and care. Come celebrate summer, support youth leadership, and help make a positive impact in our community, one colorful step at a time.

Cleveland Color Walk 2026

On May 8th, Our very own Executive Director Jeremy Taylor will deliver the First Pitch at the Cleveland Guardians Baseball Game!&nbsp; Join us! Step up to the plate with Thea Bowman Center at a Cleveland Guardians game ⚾ and celebrate our Mt. Pleasant community together. Join neighbors, families, and friends as we cheer, connect, and honor the strength of our neighborhood. Your registration helps support educational, social, and health programs at Thea Bowman Center, giving residents access to tutoring, wellness activities, and community resources. Reserve your spot today and enjoy a night at the ballpark 🎟️ while backing our mission of opportunity and growth. Each ticket comes with a free t-shirt the day of the game.&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Can&#39;t come to the game but still want to support Thea Bowman Center&#39;s families? Donate a ticket so that a youth and/or their family can attend the game! &nbsp;&nbsp;

First Pitch Cleveland Guardians Game by Jeremy Taylor!

Your gift to Thea Bowman Center stays right here in Mt. Pleasant.&nbsp; You also strengthen our wellness and social programs&mdash;from food and resource assistance to activities that keep older adults connected. Every contribution, of any size, supports practical, year‑round help for our community. 🎟️

Your gift to Thea Bowman Center stays right here in Mt. Pleasant. You also strengthen our wellness and social programs—from food and resource assistance to activities that keep older adults connected. Every contribution, of any size, supports practical, year‑round help for our community. 🎟️

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Thea Bowman Center Summer Camp gives Cleveland youth a safe, joyful space to learn, create, and grow together. Campers explore reading, STEM, arts, recreation, and more while building confidence and friendships. 🎨⚽

Thea Bowman Center Summer Camp gives Cleveland youth a safe, joyful space to learn, create, and grow together. Campers explore reading, STEM, arts, recreation, and more while building confidence and friendships. 🎨⚽

Thea Bowman Center Summer Camp

Join us as we mark 25 &nbsp;and 60 years of listening to the people of Mt. Pleasant and responding to what neighbors say they want and need. This celebration honors the years of service and the legacy of our former Executive Director the Late Ella Thomas. 🎉 Mark this special milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our improved computer lab and Ella Thomas Hall of Heroes Together, we&rsquo;ll reflect on our shared work to build a healthy, safe, and prosperous community&mdash;and look ahead to the next chapter for Mt. Pleasant. ❤️

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