Connect with small businesses and commercial property owners of Old Brooklyn at OBCDC's Commercial Corridor Collab hosted at 787 Market & Cafe! 

Learn the steps to owning a home in Old Brooklyn. This Homebuyer Education Series walks you through budgeting, credit, mortgages, inspections, and closing so you can move forward with confidence. 🏠

Pre-Approval process on the spot!  Find out this day of how much you mortgage you are approved for! Attend this in the afternoon, put an offer in on a house that evening! 

Bi-lingual presentation: Information presented inEnglish and Spanish languages. All are welcome! 

Virtual attendance available! 

We want to ensure everyone has access to the resources available for homeownership! If you are unable to attend in-person, we will have a virtual video link for you to join. 

Thank you to PNC Bank who not only sponsors this event series but also leads the events! 

OBCDC staff and local partners got together to organize sessions focused on the knowledge and information necessary for no matter where you are in the homebuying process. OBCDC's missions is to support stable, long-term homeownership in our neighborhood.

Register below to reserve your spot and help build a stronger Old Brooklyn community. 🤝

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homebuyer-education-series

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legacy of Cleveland Black history and the bright future we’re building together.

We’ll explore our past, present, and what’s next through powerful conversation, live performance, art, and community connection.

The evening features:
• A dynamic dialogue with city leaders and residents reflecting on Cleveland’s historic impact and future transformation
• A special performance by Cleveland actor Chris J. Webb, presenting The End of Black Excellence
• A stirring performance by the CMHA Choir

Come celebrate our legacy — and envision the next chapter with us.

DETAILS:

Friday February 20th,
5pm-8pm

Cleveland Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114

RESERVE A SPOT

Have a legal question?  Legal Aid has answers!

Visit a Legal Advice Clinic to chat with an attorney for brief advice about a civil legal problem related to money, housing, family, employment or other issues. This free clinic is first-come, first-served, no appointments needed. If the clinic is at capacity, those who arrive after the check-in hour may be referred to a future clinic. Please bring all important paperwork with you.

Curious about what to expect? Review our Frequently Asked Questions here: Legal Advice Clinic FAQs

Special thanks to volunteers from Renner Otto for staffing this Brief Legal Advice Clinic.

Apply for Free Legal Help (and learn about the process): Legal Aid Application.

Info Lines for Quick Questions:

• For housing issues - call our Tenant Info Line (216-861-5955 or 440-210-4533).

• For employment, student loans, or other economic issues - call our Economic Justice Info Line (216-861-5899 or 440-210-4532).

Emo(tional) Support Craft Club is back! Emo playlist, craft supplies, conversation and supportive environment is what we offer. Come make stuff with us and work through some shit. Base cost is $15 per person.

This month our theme is Spill Your Guts. We’ll have the base craft stash available with tools and general crafting supplies but… we will also be doing dissections if you are so inclined. Each attendee will have the option to grab a stuffed animal and canvas to create a little mounted exploration of what lives inside you.  Due to the nature of this project, we will also have premium embellishment packs available for $5 each throughout the night. Feel free to bring your own mementos or stuffed animals to craft with, too.

As always, you are free to explore anything you’d like to - there's no pressure, only suggestions and community.

Here's how it works:

- We bring out the craft stash and provide crafting basics.

- Each attendee can grab a stuffed animal and black canvas for the themed project.

- Inspiration books will be available to spark ideas.

- This month, premium embellishment packs will be available for $5 each.

Have a personal project already in mind? No problem! You don't have to be "on theme". Bring whatever you like to supplement your evening - beverages (adult or otherwise), snacks, or projects to work on. Our primary goal to create a vibe with some music, glue sticks and conversation.

Buy your tickets here.

Emo(tional) Support Craft Club is back! Emo playlist, craft supplies, conversation and supportive environment is what we offer. Come make stuff with us and work through some shit. Base cost is $15 per person.

This month our theme is Spill Your Guts. We’ll have the base craft stash available with tools and general crafting supplies but… we will also be doing dissections if you are so inclined. Each attendee will have the option to grab a stuffed animal and canvas to create a little mounted exploration of what lives inside you.  Due to the nature of this project, we will also have premium embellishment packs available for $5 each throughout the night. Feel free to bring your own mementos or stuffed animals to craft with, too.

As always, you are free to explore anything you’d like to - there's no pressure, only suggestions and community.

Here's how it works:

- We bring out the craft stash and provide crafting basics.

- Each attendee can grab a stuffed animal and black canvas for the themed project.

- Inspiration books will be available to spark ideas.

- This month, premium embellishment packs will be available for $5 each.

Have a personal project already in mind? No problem! You don't have to be "on theme". Bring whatever you like to supplement your evening - beverages (adult or otherwise), snacks, or projects to work on. Our primary goal to create a vibe with some music, glue sticks and conversation.

Buy your tickets here.

Join the Second District Cleveland Police Commander, Supervisors and Officers at the Second District’s monthly community meeting. Meetings are an opportunity to regularly engage with local CDP officers to identify problems, learn about available resources, and ways to be involved with activities that improve your community. These meetings are open to the public. All are welcome!

Learn more here

FREE to attend, registration required - register here

CREW - Do you want to work in film or TV? 80% of the crew jobs in production start at a salary of $37.76 per hour + pension + health insurance. No matter your education background almost any job skills you have will translate to a career in the film & TV industry! Join us to learn how to get started.

VENDORS - Are you looking to expand your services? In the 2024-2025 cycle, productions spent just over $130.9 MILLION in Northeast Ohio and sourced from 100s of LOCAL VENDORS. Join us to learn how your business can work with productions.

Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees.

Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! The committee will meet monthly in partnership with Bike Cleveland. Light refreshments will also be provided.

Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for more information.

Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes is back for it’s 16th year!! Join us for our favorite ride of the year Saturday, May 16, 2025 during Cleveland Bicycle Month. Win great prizes, including brand new bicycles, simply by exploring local businesses and other points of interest while riding your bicycle throughout Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. • Raffle at 2 p.m.

This year we’re returning to Old Brooklyn’s Loew Park. The park is located off W. 25th between Oak Park and Ralph Avenues, just east of William Cullen Bryant Elementary School. 

Parking: Parking is available on W. 25th and surrounding streets, as well as the William Cullen Bryant Elementary School parking lot. Please look for Pedal for Prizes parking signs along these streets.

The event is FREE and open to all. Participants are advised to practice bicycle safety: bring a lock, wear a helmet, and follow local traffic laws. We suggest children under 16 be accompanied by an adult.

Registration: Participants can start registering at 10 a.m. Riders will receive a punch card and a map of Old Brooklyn businesses and points of interest. Ride your bicycle to as many of those destinations as you’d like, having your punch card stamped at each.

Make your registration quicker by downloading, printing, and completing our release form and bringing it to the park.

Destinations:  We provide a map with addresses of destinations at which you’ll have your card punched. Return to Loew Park in time to exchange your punch card for raffle tickets and drop them in your desired prize bins.

Raffle: Everyone should return to Loew Park by 1:30 p.m. to receive a raffle ticket for each stamp on your punch card. Drop as many raffle tickets as you’d like in the bin next to the prize you would like to win. The raffle begins promptly at 2 p.m. We will be raffling several brand new bikes, and a wide variety of other exciting prizes.

Weather: The event happens regardless of the weather. Please plan accordingly as we know how quickly things can change!