Octavia S. Hicks

Dec 17, 2024 | thelandcle.org | Octavia S. Hicks

Since 2003, I’ve called the North Collinwood neighborhood home. Back then, sunny days meant stopping by Sandy’s Frozen Whip for ice cream or taking my children to the park to enjoy family time.

Aug 26, 2024 | thelandcle.org | Octavia S. Hicks

On August 10th, the community around Shiloh Baptist Church came alive with the spirit of giving as Doing Better than Excellence (DBE), led by Duane B. Evans Jr., marked the 10th anniversary of its “Fill the Truck” event. This year’s celebration, together with the church’s back-to-school activities, highlighted a decade of significant community impact and personal commitment. Significant challenges from a young age have marked Duane B. Evans Jr.’s life.

Jun 18, 2024 | thelandcle.org | Octavia S. Hicks

People with developmental disabilities often have to wait years for dental care. A sedation clinic in Cleveland is helping to remedy that problem. MetroHealth and the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) have joined forces to bring a Dental Sedation Clinic to the community. This initiative addresses critical barriers to dental care for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they receive the timely and compassionate care they need.

Apr 29, 2024 | thelandcle.org | Octavia S. Hicks

It’s Not a Moment, It’s a Movement (INAMIAM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to community empowerment, has recently secured a significant development in its ongoing mission. The organization has obtained a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant from the Governor’s Office for Faith-Based Initiatives, marking a crucial expansion in support for low-income families across Cleveland, Akron, and neighboring areas.

Oct 5, 2023 | thelandcle.org | Cindy Hill |Kevin Chill Heard |Octavia S. Hicks

During the best of circumstances, it can be anxiety-producing for any parent to try to help a child going through a mental health crisis. During the pandemic, Daniel Svoboda of Fairview Park said he faced long waits for doctor call backs and appointments while seeking treatment for his son. The crises, where they needed help right away, were the most frustrating, he told The Land.