LIVESPECIAL.COM: EDUCATIONAL BOOSTER SESSIONS – JOUNREY TO ADULTHOOD
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
What inclusive college opportunities are out there? These programs enable students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in campus life, courses, and internships. Join us to learn more!
Ohio statewide booster sessions offer valuable insights into moving to adult life for families with youth who have disabilities. Sessions open to everyone!
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual event
Organizer: Amy Clawson, 513-803-2419, amy.clawson@cchmc.org
Registration link: Journey Into Adulthood: College Options After High School

LIVESPECIAL.COM AT HUDSON COMMUNITY LIVING
2026-06-02 17:45 - 19:30 | OH
We are looking for volunteers to come, have fun, join in the conversation, and help with a simple craft at Hudson Community Living. Hudson Community Living is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supportive, independent living options for adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents can live safely, thrive in their personal growth, and enjoy fulfilling lives alongside their peers. Carpooling can be coordinated.
Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Hudson Community Living, 35 S Oviatt St., Hudson, OH 44236
Registration: Limit of 12 volunteers

LIVESPECIAL.COM AT HUDSON COMMUNITY LIVING
2026-06-02 17:45 - 19:30 | OH
We are looking for volunteers to come, have fun, join in the conversation, and help with a simple craft at Hudson Community Living. Hudson Community Living is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to supportive, independent living options for adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents can live safely, thrive in their personal growth, and enjoy fulfilling lives alongside their peers. Carpooling can be coordinated.
Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Hudson Community Living, 35 S Oviatt St., Hudson, OH 44236
Registration limit of 12 volunteers

LIVESPECIAL.COM AT HUDSON COMMUNITY LIVING
2026-06-02 17:45 - 19:30 | OH
Connect with residents, help with a simple craft and support a nonprofit that provides safe independent living opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Hudson Community Living, 35 S Oviatt St., Hudson, OH 44236
Registration limit of 12 volunteers

ADVOCACY IN ACTION: WORKING WEDNESDAYS
2026-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | NCJW/CLE, Warehouse (Unit L), 26055 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: NCJW/CLE, Unit L
Join us for the kickoff meeting of our Get Out the Vote campaign for the critical November midterm election. These races matter deeply — with nationally significant and highly competitive elections for both Governor and U.S. Senator, the midterms will send an important message about the direction of the country. This campaign is a nonpartisan effort to promote voting, and in compliance with our status as a 501(c)(3) organization we will not promote any political party or candidate.

At this first strategy session, we will begin shaping our campaign messaging, outlining activities, and establishing goals for the months ahead. We hope you will join us and be part of this important effort.
This meeting will also launch our new monthly “Working Wednesdays” series — recurring in-person, hands-on advocacy sessions held on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month. These gatherings are designed to be both a welcoming entry point for newer members and a meaningful opportunity for experienced advocates to sharpen their skills, collaborate with others, and make a real difference in our community.

JOIN FOCUS ON FOSTER CARE AT CHAIR-ITY
2026-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Chair-ity, 1340 E. 38th St.,, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Chair-ity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides gently used, donated furniture to young adults aging out of foster care and beginning independent living, at no cost to them. We aim to relieve the financial and physical burden of furnishing their first apartment, easing the transition into adulthood and successful independence.
Join us at our Cleveland Warehouse for a day of

Sorting & packing kitchen items
Organizing and sorting artwork donations
Auditing our virtual inventory
Interior design for upcoming deliveries

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: 1340 E 38 St., Cleveland, OH 44114

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB
2026-06-04 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
FINAL MEETING OF THE SEASON: LUNCH AND DISCUSSION:

The final meeting on June 4 will consist of a BYO lunch from 12:00 to 12:30, followed by a discussion to select books for the September – June 2026-2027 season.
We will be discussing and selecting books from previously submitted suggestions from the group.
Note: There will be no book club meetings during July and August.
If you would like a list of the books we select for the 2026 – 2027 season, or if you need more information about the book club, please contact Margie Hirschfeld at buster28a@yahoo.com or Karen Singer at kbsing@verizon.net.
Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
No RSVP needed.

131st ANNUAL MEETING
2026-06-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Beechmont Country Club, 29600 Chagrin Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44122, United States
Registration is now closed. Please call the office at 216-378-2204 to be added to the waitlist. Thank you!

HEART-SHAPED PILLOW PROJECT
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
Join us for a meaningful morning of community service as we sew and stuff soft heart-shaped pillows for patients recovering from breast cancer surgery. These special pillows provide comfort and support during the healing process and are greatly appreciated by recipients. No sewing experience is necessary — there are tasks for everyone, and all materials will be provided.
Whether you are a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, we would love to have you participate in this rewarding project.
Please RSVP to Joanne Grossberg, JoanneGrossberg@gmail.com.
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Registration: RSVP to Joanne directly

2026-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
AUGUST 12
ACTS OF KINDNESS AT THE CLEVELAND FOOD BANK RESOURCE CENTER’S DIAPER BANK
We’re excited to launch a new partnership with the Diaper Bank at the Cleveland Food Bank Resource Center! Join Acts of Kindness on August 12 from 10:00 a.m. to noon for a meaningful volunteer opportunity. Participants will begin with a 20-minute tour to learn about the Diaper Bank’s impact, then help count, wrap, and pack diapers and personal hygiene products for local families in need. Space is limited to 15 volunteers. The Resource Center is located at 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland.
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cleveland Food Bank Resource Center, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
Registration: (limit of 15 volunteers) https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E367018&id=88
Contact: Emily Metz

LIVESPECIAL.COM PRESENTS: JOURNEY INTO ADULTHOOD – MOVING TO ADULT HEALTHCARE AND DENTAL CARE
2026-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Ohio statewide booster sessions offer valuable insights into moving to adult life for families with youth who have disabilities. Sessions open to everyone!
This session helps youth with disabilities and their families understand what to expect when moving to adult health care and dental care. It provides steps for building independence and preparing for finding new providers.
Date: Thursday, July 1
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/actzjk2
Contact: Wendy Spitz, wendy@livespecial.com

CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS CARD MAKING SESSION
2026-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Warehouse (Unit L), 26055 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
Make cards to accompany hand delivered bouquets from NCJW/CLE’s partner, BigHearted Blooms! Hope you can join us…everyone is welcome! July’s cards will bring joy to residents at Altercare Village and Governor’s Village, along with flowers from our partner BigHearted Blooms.
Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Unit L, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

BAKE FOR A CAUSE!
2026-07-24 09:00 - 13:00 | NCJW/CLE, Warehouse (Unit L), 26055 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
Support two special people who do the maintenance for our Little Free Libraries. Al and Valorie Griffin share our vision of expanding literacy throughout Cleveland. We want to thank them by supporting a lunch they sponsor at The City Mission for those who suffer from homelessness.

Your contribution of homemade or store-bought baked goods will support Al and Valorie and those The City Mission serves.
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: Drop off between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Unit L, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Contact: Questions? Email Debbie Joseph at josdeb3@gmail.com

SELF-REFLECTION SERIES WITH REBECCA FELLENBAUM: BOUNDARIES & HEALTHY COMMUNICATION
2026-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike
In this interactive workshop, certified life coach Rebecca Fellenbaum will explore the connection between boundaries, self-worth, and healthy communication.
You’ll learn:

How to determine your personal boundaries
Why so many of us struggle to say no or ask for what we need
How our experiences and patterns shape our relationships today
Why resentment, overwhelm, and exhaustion are signs that your boundaries need your attention
Practical tools for communicating clearly, honestly, and with more confidence

Through guided reflection, somatic practices, and interactive discussion, you’ll begin to identify ways to improve your self-worth and how to create and communicate your boundaries to reflect your values and priorities.
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Cost: Free
Join us to move from resentment to self-respect, strengthen your relationships, and communicate with greater ease.
Grab my free Slowing Down: 9 Tools to Live with Intention guide
Contact Information:
Email: rcfellenbaum@gmail.com
Cell: 216 389-3990
Web: rebeccafellenbaum.com

ADVOCACY IN ACTION: WORKING WEDNESDAY’S
2026-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
Northeast Ohio Voter Advocates (NOVA) will lead the session and provide voter registration training so that we are prepared to register voters throughout our community. This training is important to ensure registrations comply with Ohio regulations.
Voter engagement will be a major priority for us in the coming months, and we hope you will join us. Even if you’ve completed training before, please attend to brush up on registration requirements and learn about upcoming drives.
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Unit H
Contact: Cynthia Tancer, cynthialtancer@gmail.com

KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY
2026-08-06 09:30 - 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
Calling all knitters and crocheters! DigKnitty is creating adorable bears, beautiful hats, scarves and blankets for the Share What You Wear project along with other community projects and we need your help.
Date: Thursday August 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Knitting Instructions:
Below are links to knitting instructions for the most-knitted items used by DigKnitty Knitters. If you cannot attend the knitting session, you are welcome to contact Nancy Markus at 216-374-7444 to arrange for selecting yarns to take to knit at home. Completed projects would then be brought back to NCJW/CLE.

Knitted Baby Blankets
Knitted Bears
Knitted Hats
Knitted Scarves

More Information:
Every Thursday morning you can find up to 20 knitters and crocheters working hard around the large table in Unit H. NCJW generously provides the yarn for all our projects and you’d be amazed at the wonderful items our knitters/crocheters create!
Knitters/crocheters range in age from 35 to 92 and we welcome any NCJW member who would like to join us. We have a lot of fun!

Many of our items go to Share What You Wear. They use baby blankets, hats and scarves, large throws for teens aging out of foster care, and small stuffed toys.
Plush, fuzzy bears go to S.A.N.E. (sexual assault nurse examiner). Since June, we’ve provided them with almost 70 bears!
Project Warm Up gets hats and scarves every year as well as specific needs. This year we made specific hats and scarves and baby blankets and hats to accompany the coats given to children at Haven Home.
Special scarves for JFSA winter Hanukkah luncheon were lovingly made.
Shawls for Council Gardens were a bit hit at the summer get together where they were raffled off.
Pregnant with Possibilities gives our baby blankets and hats to clients who complete goals. Their director said she “looks forward to our masterpieces” every year.

The above projects are given to NCJW projects, but we also donate throughout the community.

Chesed Center has been the recipient of hats, scarves, and baby blankets.
University Settlement has been given lots of hats, scarves, socks, and blankets.
WarmUp Cleveland provides hats and scarves through the Cleveland Public Library System, and we have supported them with hats and scarves.
Hats and scarves have been taken to Israel through missions of our members.
The Gathering Place and Seidman Cancer Center have been given blankets and shawls for those going through chemotherapy.

ACTS OF KINDNESS AT SHOES AND CLOTHES FOR KIDS (SC4K)
2026-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | OH
It’s Back to School time! Please join us at Shoes and Coats for Kids, a non-profit dedicated to its mission to break barriers to school attendance by providing new shoes, clothes, and school supplies for students in need.
We’ll help with a variety of tasks requiring minimal physical activity.

Counting, organizing and sorting inventory
Stocking the shelves of the SC4K Free Store
Stuffing backpacks
Assembling supply kits

Limit of 10 volunteers, Carpools available
Date: Friday, August 7
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Shoes and Clothes for Kids located at the Greater Cleveland Foodbank Community Resource Center (15500 S. Waterloo Rd. Cleveland 44110)
Registration:
Contact: Emily Metz, mtzgobucks@yahoo.com

ACTS OF KINDNESS AT THE CLEVELAND FOOD BANK RESOURCE CENTER’S DIAPER BANK
2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | OH
We’re excited to launch a new partnership with the Diaper Bank at the Cleveland Food Bank Resource Center! Participants will begin with a 20-minute tour to learn about the Diaper Bank’s impact, then help count, wrap, and pack diapers and personal hygiene products for local families in need. Space is limited to 15 volunteers.
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cleveland Food Bank Resource Center, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110

132nd Opening Meeting Featuring Julia Quinn
2026-09-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124, United States
