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News & Updates
Flood Recovery
​​​Greetings Community!
If you have been following the Sevynteenth Foundation over the years, you have seen the amount of joy that we are able to share with our families during the hardest times of the year. Back to School time and Christmas! This year, we experienced a devastating flood in our programming space causing us to have to dispose of majority of our supplies, toys and giveaway items. This was the first summer in 6 years that we did not host a Back to School Rally. Amongst the damage was electronics, curriculums and books, supplies and more.
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As the holidays have approached, we are kindly asking for your financial support to help recover from significant losses caused by an unexpected flood at our facility. The funds will aid in replacing damaged items, restoring resources for families, and resuming our vital programs in this season. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of many. Families of youth of all ages have begun to reach out for assistance.​
1st Ever TEEN Tech Camp
We are doing something special for our teens! Youth grades 9 through 12 will be able to participate in a 2 week day camp learning the fundamentals of technology including typography, using and creating design elements, and utilizing design skills to organize and convey information. Youth will learn how to produce clean and effective products.
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We are inviting your student to join us this summer for an amazing brief program!
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This program will run from June 10th-21st from 10am until 2pm. A snack will be provided. The cost is $1000, and can be paid for with ACE Funds. Space is limited, secure your spot today!
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If you plan to use ACE funding, we will be submitting invoices soon!
Girls Night Out!!!!!
A continuation of the "Ashley Day" celebration, we will be highlighting Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month as we host a Girls Night Out on Wednesday February 28th!
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We invite all girls (adults welcome) ages 18 and up to join us for an educational social gathering as we build on crafting happy and healthy relationships.
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Youth Registration is limited, register TODAY!
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5th Annual Summer Camp!
We are inviting all youth, returners and new campers to experience our Young Productive Citizens Camp!
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Our camp is fun, educational and safe! It's our 5th year, so we are currently looking for funding to turn things up a notch!
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Space is limited, secure your spot today!
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If you plan to use ACE funding, we will be submitting invoices soon!
Celebrity Stop The Violence Basketball Game!!!
Join us on "Ashley Day" as we celebrate Black History Month through a fun game of basketball with some of your favorite people!
The purpose of the game is to raise money to begin to combat the violence in our community.
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Be on the lookout for different programs and activities to ensure the safety of the youth in our community!
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Sponsorship packages are available!
Ashley Day Girls Expo!
This is our 3rd Annual Ashley Day which celebrates our founder and director becoming the first elected African American woman to the Garfield Heights Board of Education. Because of this amazing accomplishment, Former Mayor Vic Collova presented her with a day in the city. Each year, she hosts a Civic Engagement event in the community and this year, the focus is young women!
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Young women of all ages are welcome to attend this event as they enjoy being empowered by local women who look likee them! We will have Pearl Empowered bring her closet to our space as girls get to shop free clothes, shoes and jewelry! Girls will get to learn new skills, learn about scholarships, craft, eat yummy food and enjoy the 360 Photo Booth sponsored by Boss Code Media!
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We are so excited to embrace our young ladies as we celebrate Black Girl Magic!
3rd Annual Toys for Tots!
We have partnered with Abundant Love Community Outreach for the 3rd year in a row as a Toys for Tots site!
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We invite ALL families to sign up to receive a free toy for each of their children! There is very minimal information needed and pick up details will be sent soon after registration!
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Please share and sign up TODAY as spots are limited and will fill fast!
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We are also looking for volunteers to wrap gifts <3
ACE Ohio Sign Up Workshop
Are you looking for Out Of School Programming for your child?
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Join us on September 10th for a hands-on workshop to teach you how to apply for the ACE Ohio grant for your student! This grant is available for all students in Ohio grades K-12! Most families will qualify!
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What is ACE: The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) educational savings account program provides funds for students and families to use on various enrichment and educational activities, including tutoring, day camps, music lessons, study skills services and field trips.
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For more information, visit aceohio.org
Sevynteenth Foundations
Girl Scout Troop!
The Sevynteenth Foundation will be launching its own Girl Scout Troop very soon! We invite all families to join our fun, exciting, growing troop!
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We are a troop that accepts ALL ages!
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Annual dues to the Girls Scouts of Northeast Ohio are only $25!
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Sign up today!!!
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Our first meeting will be December 6th at 630pm at 7545 Granger Road, Suite B, Valley View OH!
Back to School Rally!
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School is out, but not for long!
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The Sevynteenth Foundation can help you and your students get ready for the new school year at their annual Back to School Rally.
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Sevynteenth Foundation will host its 5th annual rally on Sunday, August 7th from 12PM-5PM.
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The rally will provide the Valley View community and surrounding areas with with school supplies, resources, food, fun, and games.
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Barbers and Braiders will even be providing their services free of charge to the students.
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"A new hairstyle will definitely give the kids that much needed confidence for the first day of school, said McDaniels."
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Sevynteenth Foundation's goal is to prepare the community with the necessary resources and supplies to have a successful school year.
Teen Girls Retreat
The 17th Foundation invites your teen to join us for a FREE FULL DAY teen girls retreat! This event is being sponsored by MyCom and the Sevynteenth Foundation.
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We have an amazing day full of activities hosted by some of the most amazing mentors in Cleveland! We will indulge in a fun Zumba class, a self defense/safety class by an Ohio State Police Officer, Strawberry Decorating, and more! We will explore healthy relationships, self confidence and play some fun games! Lunch will be hosted by Chef DV, and each teen will leave with a bag of goodies!
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3rd Annual Summer Camp!
Join us for this 2 month amazing summer camp! The camp is for girls and boys ages 5-16 years old! We will open on May 31st and conclude on July 29th!
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We will have a new theme each week as we explore our campers many skills and hobbies! Breakfast and lunch will be provided!
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Our "Summer Fun Schedule" will include dancing, arts and acting, physical wellness, cooking classes, academic enrichment, literacy and math fun, music, humanities, financial literacy, self-defense, mental health lessons & more!