[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF ELIZA BRYANT VILLAGE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Eliza 
Bryant Village, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to 
providing quality services, outreach programs and a dignified, 
compassionate and secure environment for seniors. On Saturday, November 
6, 2011 the Eliza Bryant Auxiliary II will host its 43rd Annual 
Luncheon, Fashion Show and Mart ``Celebrating a Community of 
Generosity.''
  In 1858, Eliza Bryant came to Cleveland, Ohio with her mother and 
brother and they became known for providing African Americans with 
food, shelter, clothing and guidance. Several decades later, Eliza, 
concerned by the fact that African Americans were not permitted in 
nursing homes, began working in the community on behalf of the elderly. 
Inspired by her dedication, John D. Rockefeller made a financial 
donation that led to The Cleveland Home of Aged Colored People (The 
Home).
  Since 1896, The Home has gone through several changes. In 1914 a new, 
19 bed facility was purchased on Cedar Avenue. In 1960, The Cleveland 
Home of Aged Colored People officially changed its name to the Eliza 
Bryant Home for the Aged. After generous donations by the Dorcas 
Society and the A.M. McGregor Home, the Eliza Bryant Home moved to a 
new location on Addison Road and was able to care for 47 people. Just 
several years later the aged building became inadequate and, in 1985, 
the Eliza Bryant Home opened in Cleveland's inner city. In 1999, the 
organization expanded further with the opening of the Inez Myers Senior 
Outreach Center and Eliza Bryant Manor, a senior housing complex 
consisting of 60 units. After the opening of these two facilities, the 
organization was renamed to Eliza Bryant Village (EBV). More recently, 
EBV acquired the former Madonna Hall Nursing Home, opened the Eliza 
Bryant Garden Estates and continues to expand its services.
  Approximately 100 women are members of EBV's three Auxiliaries, which 
work to fundraise and support the residents of Eliza Bryant Village. 
The goal of the 43rd Annual Mart is to obtain funding to enhance EBV's 
programming, improve transportation and special medical equipment for 
its residents and provide adult daycare for the elderly in the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of Eliza 
Bryant Village as it continues its work as being a premier provider of 
healthcare, programs and services to the Greater Cleveland community.

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