[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E586-E587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION OF CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 31, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland for their groundbreaking 
work to promote and improve Cleveland's Central Neighborhood.
  Founded in 1996, the Sisters of Charity Foundation focuses on 
improving the health status and educational outcomes of Cleveland's 
residents and children. Beginning in 2006, the Foundation has 
commissioned research and held discussions, focus groups, and panels in 
order to determine the health and education priorities for Cleveland's 
Central Neighborhood. From this research, they developed their ``Five 
A's'' framework of funding. In order for them to fund a program, the 
program must be available, affordable, accessible, adequate, and 
residents must be aware of its existence. They have raised over 
$330,000 in local funding for the Central Neighborhood and are planning 
to create a Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood with the help of a 
grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing and 
honoring the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland for their 
outstanding work in promoting the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland. 
Their recognition of the neighborhood's promise and potential, coupled 
with their drive to improve the situation of those living there, makes 
the Foundation a wonderful asset for the community.

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