[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 152 (Wednesday, November 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2369]
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     IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF UNITED WAY AND BRIDGING THE GAP'S 
          COLLABORATIVE EFFORT: 2-1-1/FIRST CALL FOR HELP AND 
                          HOUSINGCLEVELAND.ORG

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the united effort of United Way and Northeast Ohio Coalition for the 
Homeless' (NEOCH) Bridging the Gap as they celebrate the newly 
available HousingCleveland.Org website. This is a vital source of 
information for individuals and families on the road to personal 
restoration as they search for safe, affordable housing in Cuyahoga 
County.
  This comprehensive Web site is free to both prospective tenants and 
property owners. The site currently lists more than 1,500 housing units 
in more than 20 local cities and villages. The site, available at no 
cost to property owners, includes a rental checklist, a rent 
calculator, information on tenant rights and responsibilities and 
information that includes details about each unit. Tenants can use the 
site to search by location, rent, number of bedrooms and special needs 
requirements.
  For individuals who do not have access to the internet, the 
information can also be obtained by calling 2-1-1/First Call for Help 
line. All information contained in the site is available in Spanish. 
First Call for Help maintains the site and daily updates are provided 
by Socialserve.com, a non-profit agency. SCK, a graphic design firm 
located in the Tremont neighborhood, donated a portion of their time 
and talents in creating the HousingCleveland. Org site.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the leaders and members of United Way's 2-1-1 First Call For Help, 
NEOCH's Bridging the Gap, Cleveland Tenant's Organization, Cuyahoga 
County Office of Homeless Services, Cleveland Department of Community 
Development, Cleveland State University Center for Neighborhood 
Development, Cuyahoga County Department of Development, Cuyahoga 
Metropolitan Housing Authority, EDEN, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, 
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Maximum Independent Living and the May 
Dugan Center.
  Let us stand in honor and recognition of the courageous spirit and 
heart of the children and adults in our community who, despite their 
struggle and hardship, strive to raise their lives into the realm of 
hope and possibility and ultimately, through the collaborative work and 
spirit of our entire community, are able to find their way home.

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