MyCom is partnering with Mt. Pleasant NOW to host this event designed to promote literacy, community engagement, family support and more! The event will be in conjunction with Family Unity in the Park on Friday, July 19th from 3pm-6pm. You can learn more about Family Unity in the Park at: https://www.clevelandartsevents.com/event/family-unity-in-the-park/ We are identifying partners who may want participate […]
Join our MyCom Partners for the 7th Annual Boys to Men Health & Empowerment Summit! Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Galleria at Erieview from 8am to 3:30pm for all 10-17 year olds. Register now, space is limited! The event will include health-centered workshops, a free lunch, and a free haircut for early arrivals! Presented […]
During March 2019, MyCom hosted the 2019 Soapbox Speech Competition with over 20 youth competing for the prestigious title. Our congratulations to our winners (see photo below). The event was sponsored by the Third Federal Savings and Loan Foundation. In addition, the competition marks the 6th Annual Release of our youth voice poetry book Out […]
IMAGINE is a not-for profit organization formed in memory of Danielle Boone, a young Shaker Heights mother who was murdered on Mother’s Day Weekend, 2005, in an act of domestic violence. IMAGINE strives to promote healthy relationships and interaction between adolescents and young adults; to encourage a positive union and forge a stronger family unit. During […]
Policy Update for MyCom – 2020-21 Budget Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s budget is full of new spending – albeit not massive amounts – on children services, water quality and drug addiction treatment. The new Republican governor’s proposal would spend $150.4 billion over the next two years – a 13.3 percent increase from former Gov. John Kasich’s […]
MyCom is partnering with the Literacy Cooperative and other agencies across North East Ohio to participate in the Adult Literacy XPRIZE Communities Competition. Participation is easy, follow the simple steps below. Our community is competing for $100,000 to go towards adult literacy! Northeast Ohio is in competition for the Adult Literacy XPRIZE Communities Competition. Download […]
Mycom Teen Summit Save the Date The Warrensville Heights Cuyahoga County Public Library will be hosting the MyCom South East Teen Summit. In collaboration with surrounding neighborhoods such as Maple Hts, Mt. Pleasant, Shaker Hts, Union Miles, Warrensville Hts workshop topics will include Cyber Bullying, Healthy Relationships, Real-Life Trauma, Etiquette, Self-Esteem Open Discussion for Parents, […]
Saving our Daughters and MyCom present a Literacy Luncheon with Lyric Ross, television star from NBC’s hit show This is Us. Young women and their adult mentors will be treated to a lunch and conversation with Lyric Ross around pursuing your dreams, self esteem, transitions and difficult decisions. Lyric portrays Deja, who was a foster […]
The Ministry of Reconciliation is sponsoring a student essay, poem and poster contest for youth grades 3-12 in Greater Cleveland. Students are asked to respond to the prompt – Why and How can I/we help “Stop the Violence” Cash prizes will be awarded in each category – Essay, Poem and Poster. Essays and Poems must […]
Join us for the 6th annual Soapbox Speech Competition and the Book Release for Out of the Mouth of Babes, Volume 6 This year seating is limited so you must register in advance to attend. Please click here to RSVP
"It was amazing, and really made me think of my community more, and how I can change it". - Brandan Newton, Anton Grdina FLOW Participant
"MyCom is a very important youth development program in the City of Maple Heights. This program enables youth engagement, supports and facilitates development, emphasizes positive-thinking, empowers youth into taking action in their communities and being the change agent in their own lives for an adulthood full of great potential and contribution." - Mayor Annette M. Blackwell
