OUR STORY
The Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre (NEOCRC) was established in 2011 and is a non-profit 501(c) (3). The NEOBHC is the first organization in the State of Ohio dedicated to addressing disparities in the black community.
Our vision is to achieve parity in the African American community.
OUR STRENGTH
NEOCRC’s strength is in our ability to work across multiple sectors using unified approaches regarding education, advocacy and empowerment utilizing partnerships to specifically meet the unique needs of African Americans in Northeast Ohio.
NEOCRC holds the following guiding principles for:
• Health Equity and Health Care Disparities Elimination
• Capacity Building
• Community Empowerment
• Social Justice
• Environmental Resilience
ABOUT US
Founding the Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre
Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre (NEOCRC) has been standing in the gap for African American communities with an unwavering commitment to justice-informed public health.
We are the first organization in Ohio solely dedicated to addressing gaps in health, housing, and environmental outcomes among African American communities. Since 2011, NEOCRC has transformed from a grassroots collective into a leading voice for justice-informed public health in Northeast Ohio.
We’ve:
• Distributed PPE and food to thousands during COVID
• Trained residents in CPR and lead-safe practices
• Helped pass Cleveland’s lead-safe housing law
• Elevated men’s health, senior care, and safe streets
• Spearheaded green infrastructure and resilience projects in underserved neighborhoods
• Distributed air purifiers in nine Northeast Ohio counties
• Distributed 100 Brita Water Pitchers to at-risk low-income households with children
Meet Our Team
Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results. From creative visionaries to meticulous strategists, we work seamlessly together to meet and exceed our clients\’ expectations.
Yvonka Marie Hall, MPA, RA
CTTS, GRMS
Executive Director
Lashale Pugh, PhD
Asst. Executive Director/Research and Evaluation Director
Zachary Williams, PhD
Social Determinants of Health Director
Samario Ford
Community Engagement Director
Zina Hempstead
Finance and Grants Director
Kenneth Otoo
Photographer
Erika Javis
Community Resilience Strategy
Contractor
Honey Bell Bey
Grants and Annual Giving Contractor
Karrington Jones
Communications and Events Contractor
Location
18115 Harvard Avenue Cleveland, OH 44128,United States
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