Examples of the foundation's economic development initiatives are:

Dream City Projects

(Cleveland Ward 7)

Promotes the combination of economic development and education initiatives resulting in jobs and improved quality of life for Hough residents and the entire City of Cleveland. The initiatives listed below are helping us toward realizing that dream.

Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Initiative (NEPI)
NorthEast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services (NEON) in partnership with the City of Cleveland uses NEPI to promote emergency preparedness at the neighborhood level, particularly in areas where at-risk youth can be exposed to neighborhood health and safety, life saving information, leadership, community service, governance, and career development all under the auspices of homeland security.

The Willson Charter School
A new standard for excellence for middle school urban youth, this safe and secure state-of-the-art facility will offer an array of life, entrepreneurial, and college preparatory learning modules supported by a youth leadership and enterprise development vision.

Agora Performance Technology Institute
The Agora Vision is to offer aspiring professionals an opportunity for careers behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, including production management, light and audio-visual operation, and stage management for live performance. Students will learn from industry professionals while simultaneously working on a variety of live performances and stage projects.