In May, the appointing authorities of the Cuyahoga Land Bank appointed three new board members to a two-year term ending May 1, 2020.  The new Board members are Lakewood Mayor Michael Summers, Nathan Kelly, Managing Partner at Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO, and April… Read more ›

The Cuyahoga Land Bank is always on the lookout for high-quality licensed General Contractors and Sub-Contractors to take on current and upcoming renovation projects.  In an effort to connect with local contractors, the Cuyahoga Land Bank held a Contractor Recruitment Workshop at its offices in late May.  More than 80 professional contractors seeking to begin or continue working with us attended one of two workshop sessions. Read more ›

We are often asked about the day-to-day work of the Cuyahoga Land Bank from curious residents and community leaders. In this second of an ongoing Behind the Scenes series, we look at the popular Deed-in-Escrow program that makes it possible for individuals to purchase a home in need of renovation from the Cuyahoga Land Bank’s inventory.  Read more ›

The Cuyahoga Land Bank received the Award of Merit for Neighborhood Impact from the Cleveland Restoration Society and American Institute of Architects (AIA) Cleveland for its renovation and restoration of a property at 10113 South Boulevard in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood.  The annual awards recognize… Read more ›

A historic restoration of the 1922 Mueller Electric Building by Sustainable Community Associates recently created 51 modern apartments in Cleveland’s Asia Town neighborhood. Read more ›

Cudell Improvement, Inc., a local Community Development Corporation (CDC) serving the Cudell and Edgewater neighborhoods of Cleveland, awarded the Cuyahoga Land Bank its Excellence in Government Award at its Annual Meeting on March 24. The award is in recognition of Cudell’s long and productive relationship with the Cuyahoga Land Bank. Read more ›

We are pleased to announce that Kathryn (Kim) Kimlin has accepted the position of Director of Community Stabilization and will join the Cuyahoga Land Bank team May 7. Read more ›

ome improvement projects can be expensive, which isn’t news to most homeowners.  The good news is that there is help available. Home renovation assistance programs that offer advice and financial assistance to encourage home renovation and repair are valuable tools.  They help homeowners maintain and improve their homes and surrounding neighborhoods. If you’re planning a home renovation, or your older home needs some TLC, these helpful programs are a great place to start! Read more ›

Spring maintenance is more than cleaning out closets, washing windows and planting flowers. The warmer months are also the perfect time to take stock of the condition of your home following the cold and snow of winter.  Home maintenance and repair is essential to preserving your home’s value and avoiding costly major repairs. Read more ›

Paul Huneycutt and his wife, Lorie, came to Cleveland in 2014 as Site Coordinators for Envision Cleveland, a ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, to establish and strengthen communities of faith. Through its work, Envision Cleveland actively collaborates with individuals, communities, ministries and local government to reach marginalized populations in Cleveland and those struggling with poverty. Read more ›

The Cuyahoga Land Bank is pleased to announce it is relocating its offices from Lakeside Avenue to the historic Caxton Building, located at 812 Huron Road in downtown Cleveland. The Cuyahoga Land Bank has been in its current location since… Read more ›

Although foreclosures and property abandonments were present before the housing market crash of 2007, that period changed the entire housing landscape in Cuyahoga County. One of the major consequences of the housing crash was people abandoning or foreclosing on their… Read more ›

A blighted and abandoned house on Trowbridge Avenue in Cleveland will soon be home to America’s finest.  Eight veterans will have a new home address as a result of the Nehemiah Collaborative, a nonprofit organization focused on providing affordable, stable housing… Read more ›

Daniel Gallagher wasn’t sure what he was getting into the first time he purchased a home from the Cuyahoga Land Bank, but the experience was an incredibly rewarding one, and he recently completed renovation on his second Cuyahoga Land Bank… Read more ›

It’s been nearly 10 years since Cleveland Police Patrol Officer Derek Owens was shot in the line of duty while investigating complaints of neighborhood loitering and drug sales on vacant land in his patrol area. Officer Owens sadly died of his injuries the following day. Read more ›

Since 2009, the non-profit Cuyahoga Land Bank has facilitated the renovation of more than 1,600 homes and demolished more than 6,000 blighted properties in Cuyahoga County. Today, a new, modern single-family home stands on the site of a formerly blighted and abandoned… Read more ›

We’re highlighting another one of our Cuyahoga Land Bank team members. We hope you enjoy learning more about the people who help make our organization what it is. Read more ›

In December, the Cuyahoga Land Bank said goodbye to long-time team member Cheryl Stephens, who steps into the top position at the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corp. in January.  Stephens has served as Director of Acquisitions, Dispositions and Development for the Cuyahoga Land Bank since its formation in 2009. Read more ›

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates roughly 9% of homeless veterans are women, and that number continues to grow as the number of women reintegrating into the community after military service continues to increase. In fact, female veterans are the fastest growing demographic in America’s homeless community. Read more ›

Veterans Day is a very special day for the brave men and women who remarkably volunteer to serve in our armed forces. They have entered dangerous territory, faced our enemies, and protected our country, our rights, our families and our freedom. Once a year, our nation honors its veterans while every day, veterans honor us all with their service. Read more ›