Community Innovation Network

05/23/2025

Register for our upcoming Asset Based Community Development training and learn about staff transitions in our latest newsletter

In the midst of division, othering and widespread cutbacks, a new approach is needed that centers on abundance and belonging. Come learn about an approach that celebrates the gifts of individuals, discovers the power of associations and leverages the resources of local organizations to create lastin...

09/19/2023

Join us Thursday for the opening reception.

Along with the CWRU Social Justice Institute, we are excited to announce "Uncontained: They Wanna See Me Fall," a photography exhibit by local photographer and activist, Donald Black, Jr., informed by Mr. Black's experience with the evolution of bike riding in Cleveland.

Join us on Thursday, September 21, from 4:00-8:00 pm at CWRU's Kelvin Smith Library for an opening reception with appetizers and refreshments, and remarks by Mr. Black at 5:30 pm.

Register for the event at https://cglink.me/2cS/r2177141

02/24/2023

We were grateful to host and facilitate the Thriving Youth Summit last week with the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking - big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed their stories, insights, dreams, wisdom, creativity and action plans to make Cuyahoga County a place where ALL youth THRIVE!

02/10/2023

So happy to have our director Mark Chupp and our Foundations of Community Building program mentioned in this article! We’re still working to get the next cohort of Foundations of Community Building off the ground so stay tuned!

In 2017, Case Western Reserve University bought the historic home, which is located in an area with both university buildings and private homes. Now, the university has presented renovation plans to the Cleveland Landmarks Commission and says they hope the center will be a connection point between n...

02/08/2023

Join us and the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking at the Thriving Youth Summit on February 17 & 18! This will be a hands-on, collaborative experience organized to create system change to better our response to end youth trafficking. We hope to see you there! Click the link below to register.

Thriving Youth: Survivors and Systems Coming Together to End Youth Trafficking A working summit focused on creating a movement that is led by the voice of survivors in our community to transform Cuyahoga County into a place where all children are nurtured, safe, supported and flourishing.

01/24/2023

We would love for you to join our CIN crew at this FREE event on Thursday afternoon to learn more about bridging divides in greater University Circle in order to create stronger communities. Can't wait to see you there ❤
Feel free to message us with any questions!

01/23/2023

On February 17 & 18, Greater Cleveland’s Coordinated Response to End Human Trafficking is hosting the Thriving Youth: Survivors and Systems Coming Together to End Youth Trafficking. We are creating a new movement, led by the voice of survivors in our community to transform Cuyahoga County into a place where all children are nurtured, safe, supported, and flourishing. Registration is now open; learn more about and understand where our community’s services and interventions are working and helping these youth thrive. Registration is now open at the link below or via QR Code!
https://collabtoendht.networkforgood.com/events/47048-thriving-youth-summit-survivors-and-systems-coming-together-to-end-youth-trafficking

01/12/2023

10/24/2022

We would love for you all to join us for this free event offered by the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University. For more information and registration, click the following link or scan the QR code at the bottom of the flyer: https://case.edu/socialwork/about/events/social-justice-institute-2022-think-tank

06/04/2022

Save the date if you’re someone who helps at-risk youth to thrive in Cuyahoga County! It’s our privilege to be working with the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking to facilitate this summit! We hope to see you there!

How can we create a safer world for children and youth? We don’t have all the answers but we know together we can figure it out. The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking is hosting a county wide “Thriving Youth Summit”, October 20-21, 2022 to envision a new movement focused on creating a roadmap for collaboration where all systems and survivors work together for solutions. This event is designed for survivors, systems, leaders and advocates to come together to end human trafficking in our community!

04/11/2022

Join us at Dr. Mark Chupp's Impact Talk, Nothing For Us Without Us: Building Authentic Community Relationships for Social Change on Wednesday, April 13 from 12:30-1:30 at the Mandel School in the Noble Commons!

Register at: https://case.edu/socialwork/about/events