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Jul 17
Year-Round Energy Assistance with PIPP
Managing utility bills can be daunting for many households, especially those with limited income. In 2023 alone, Step Forward received...
Mar 26
Step Forward offers free tax preparation services to Cuyahoga County residents
Tax season can be a stressful time for many individuals and families, especially for those with limited income. Tax season in the United...
Dec 5, 2023
Step Forward introduces free IRS Tax Preparer Certification Program
Step Forward, the state’s largest Community Action Agency, has announced a unique opportunity for individuals interested in becoming...
Nov 21, 2023
Resilience Reigns: Step Forward client shares her remarkable journey from adversity to empowerment
In the face of adversity, some individuals possess an unparalleled resilience that not only helps them survive but also empowers them to...
Sep 27, 2023
How the potential government shutdown could impact Head Start centers nationwide
Update (October 1, 2023): Congress has signed the bipartisan deal to keep the government funded for 45 days. The bill will fund the...
Sep 21, 2023
Step Forward appoints Jackie Boehnlein as Vice President of Community Services
Step Forward has hired Jackie Boehnlein as the agency’s new Vice President of Community Services. In this role, Ms. Boehnlein will...
Sep 20, 2023
Step Forward's President and CEO participates in United Way's Community Conversation
Step Forward’s President and CEO, Jacklyn A. Chisholm, Ph.D., participated in a recent conversation about the social impact of utility...
Aug 22, 2023
Step Forward's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program to end September 30
Update as of 9/14/23: The Ohio Department of Development has been approved to proceed with a six-month extension to the LIHWAP program....
Aug 15, 2023
Does Early Childhood Education Make a Difference: The Measurable Impact of Head Start
Step Forward, Ohio’s designated anti-poverty agency for Cuyahoga County, is enrolling for its Early Head Start and Head Start programs....
Jul 19, 2023
Unlocking the power of sleep: The importance of adequate rest in young children
It can be easy to overlook the significance of rest in a child’s wellbeing. Most days, it seems that babies, toddlers and preschool-aged...
Jul 12, 2023
For the Benefit of All Children: Why early education is vital for children with disabilities
The first few years of a child's life are crucial as they set the stage for their future academic and personal success. During the first...
Apr 28, 2023
Former Head Start student advances to NEO Pitch Competition finals
A former Step Forward Head Start student is asking for votes in the NEO Pitch Competition.
Feb 16, 2023
Step Forward prepares clients for SNAP benefit reduction
Right now, families across Northeast Ohio are on edge. They recently learned of a federal policy change that will reduce their SNAP...
Jan 26, 2023
Step Forward offers tax preparation & free tax preparer certification training
The state’s largest Community Action Agency is offering income-eligible Cuyahoga County residents assistance with filing taxes. Step...
Dec 22, 2022
Step Forward’s Energy Assistance Program applications available ahead of dangerous cold
Employees at Step Forward's Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) are processing hundreds of applications as Northeast Ohio prepares for...
Oct 26, 2022
Head Start family encourages others to enroll
Cuyahoga County – Chantyne Petty’s son sits and plays with blocks during gym time. He is currently enrolled as a Head Start student at...
Oct 12, 2022
Step Forward Relocates Neighborhood Opportunity Center
This week, Step Forward opened its newly relocated East Neighborhood Opportunity Center (NOC) location at 763 East 200th Street in...
Sep 22, 2022
Step Forward Head Start Celebrates Father Engagement
This Thursday was the Fathers Walk, an agency-wide event supporting father engagement and highlighting the importance male involvement...
Sep 22, 2022
Cuyahoga County Executive candidate tours Louis Stokes Head Start Center
Cuyahoga County – Chris Ronayne, who is running for Cuyahoga County Executive, visited Step Forward’s Louis Stokes Head Start Center...
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