New Ward 8 & Resources – Stephanie Howse-Jones

TOGETHER, WE LEAD. TOGETHER, WE SUCCEED.

New Ward 8

The New Ward 8 is a result of redistricting in the City of Cleveland, where the number of wards in Cleveland is based on the City population. As a result of the 2020 Census, Cleveland’s population was under 375,000 resulting in Cleveland going form 17 to 15 Wards, starting in 2026. The neighborhoods that make up the New Ward 8 are:

AsiaTown (Goodrich-Kirkland Park)
Downtown (part)
Glenville (part)
Hough
St. Clair-Superior

Resources

Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones wants you to know of the resources we have available within our neighborhoods to connect you to the people, places and opportunities that support and grow our community.

Community Services

If you’re interested in getting involved in neighborhood and community initiatives, connect with these organizations:

Early Childhood Education

For families looking to enrich the lives of babies and young children, the following resources can help:

Cleveland Children’s Museum
Lexington Bell Center
Starting Point

Employment Opportunities

Job Seekers:
Connect with these organizations for employment opportunities:

City of Cleveland
Encore Employment Enterprise (Ages 50+)
Greater Cleveland Works
Towards Employment

Workforce Training:

If you’re looking for job training, these organizations offer programs in various fields:

Urban League of Greater Cleveland
MAGNET (Advanced Manufacturing)
Built Environment Collaborative (Construction)
New Bridge Cleveland (Healthcare)

Entrepreneurship

Starting or growing a business? These resources offer support and guidance:

City of Cleveland Office of Equal Opportunity
Cuyahoga County Office of Small Business
ECDI Women’s Business Center of Ohio
Small Business Development Center

Food Assistance

Need help accessing food?

Connect with The Greater Cleveland Foodbank to find food resources near you and get help applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Home Ownership

Looking to buy a home?

The Cuyahoga County Down Payment Assistance Program provides support to low- and moderate-income individuals and families seeking homeownership.

Public Safety

Get involved in local safety efforts and voice your concerns at community meetings:

Third District Community Relations meeting occurs every third Tuesday at 6pm at Third District Headquarters located at 4501 Chester Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44103.
- Third District Community Relations Representative, Tiffany McClay, (216) 664-3861, tmcclay@clevelandohio.gov
Fifth District Community Relations meeting occurs every third Wednesday at 6pm. Location varies, connect with Commander Johnson’s office for details at (216) 623-5505.
- Fifth District Community Relations Representative, Miguel Booker, (216) 664-3482, mbooker2@clevelandohio.gov
Community Liaisons:
- Chia-Min Chen – Asian Liaison, (216) 664-2319, CChen@clevelandohio.gov
- Christopher Martinez – Hispanic Liaison, (216) 664-2705, CMartinez@clevelandohio.gov

Reentry Support

Recently returning citizens (formerly incarcerated individuals) can find support and resources through:

Cleveland UMADAOP
North Star Reentry Center
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry

Senior Services

Seniors and their families can connect with these organizations for programs and support:

Benjamin Rose Institute
Cleveland Department of Aging
Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Aging Services
Fatima Family Center
Western Reserve on Area Agency on Aging

Youth Engagement

Looking for fun and meaningful opportunities for your children? Explore these programs:

Fatima Family Center
Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention & Opportunity for Youth and Young Adults (PIOYYA)
Rainey Institute
Youth Opportunities Unlimited